Glass Painting for the First Time


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“To every crafts question, there is at least one answer, which is how crafter Sorensen approaches novices’ queries....Most of the 35 projects are fairly simple...such as a funky tea set coordinating different types of white ware through colorful stripes, dots, and circles. In contrast, the five artisans featured at the end reveal very upscale handicrafts, ready for purchase in any urban gift shop.”—Booklist.




The Glass Painter's Method


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This book will serve you well if: You're new to traditional stained glass painting and are uncertain which brushes, paints and tools to buy - this book will tell you what you want to know. The accompanying 12 free videos will also introduce you to the key techniques. You've painted stained glass for a while but still worry "Is it my lack of skill which is the problem, or is it my brushes, paints and tools which stop me achieving the results I want?" - this book will guide you to the answer. And the 23 free designs will give you an excellent resource with which to practise. You're a teacher who wants your students to experience the joy of mastering this wonderful craft - this book will show you the smallest, most effective set of brushes, paints and tools to place before them so they can triumph. From designers and painters Williams & Byrne, and featuring entries from the journal of the forgotten Victorian craftsman Nathaniel Somers, this book will demonstrate how few possessions you really need to paint stained glass. This is Book 1 of The Glass Painter's Method.




Celtic Glass Painting


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A colourful, comprehensive and practical guide, illustrating how to create beautiful Celtic designs in glass painting.




Young House Love


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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.




Mastering the Art of Fused Glass Painting


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This book is the sequel and includes advanced techniques in fused glass enamel painting beyond the fundamentals. It is a workbook style format that allows the user to open the book in their workspace while creating the practice projects included.




Beginner's Guide to Glass Painting


Book Description

·A complete beginner-friendly guide to the accessible and affordable craft of glass painting ·Includes detailed overviews on basic glass painting tools and supplies, as well as basic techniques for lining over a template, removing bubbles, shading, using resin, and more ·Features 16 step-by-step projects and full-size templates that range from easy to difficult, and include florals, faces, animals, and more ·Author Nilima Mistry is the founder of Creative Art, where she offers hundreds of various art technique tutorial videos and has over 250,000 YouTube subscribers




Simple Glass Painting


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An experienced craft author, cheryl Owen reveals just how varied and simple glass painting is with 25 projects which cost surprisingly little to achieve. Summer fruit glasses and spiral plates, Christmas decorations, night lights and coffee mugs - these are just some of the ideas, all illustrated with step-by-step photographs and clear, practical instructions. The book includes valuable tips about sourcing glass and materials, and instructions on all the basic techniques, including stencilling, template making and troubleshooting. Cheryl also incorporates a comprehensive section on paint effects, from sponging and stippling to etching and delicate watercolour effects. A useful resources section ensures you have all the tool and materials you need. Whatever your ability, Simple Glass Painting provides the know-how and inspiration you need to achieve perfect results every time.




Acrylic Landscape Painting Techniques


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Filled with inspirational artwork and solid instruction, this guide will delight loyal acrylic painters and encourage artists from other mediums to cross over. Greer's instruction capitalizes on the brilliant colors available in acrylics and shows artists how to paint with them using proven "watercolor" and "oil" techniques. Starting with 16 mini-demos, artists are encouraged to: *Jump right in and follow step-by-step instructions for mastering techniques such as masking, splattering, underpainting, washes and more *Learn tips and tricks for rendering many elements of landscape including trees, flowers, roads and reflections The second section of the book features four complete painting demonstrations that challenge artists to exercise their new painting techniques through a variety of landscape subjects. Two demonstrations show artists how to use acrylics as an effective base for other mediums.




Creative Glass Techniques


Book Description

Glass is one of the hottest topics in the world of crafts. This handsome how-to book introduces three essential and accessible techniques that have endless creative potential. CREATIVE GLASS TECHNIQUES covers 30 projects, from a simple plate to lampworking to fluted wine glasses, and more. Valuable for novice and experienced glassworkers alike. 160 color photos.




Glass and Print


Book Description

This handbook provides all the necessary information to create high quality prints on glass, beginning with relatively basic processes and introducing more creative methods such as kiln glass and hot glass.




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