Decorative Folk Art: Exciting Techniques to Transform Everyday Objects - Softcover

Edwards, Sybil; Moore, Chris; Bleiler, Lynette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715307843 ISBN 13: 9780715307847

Publisher: David & Charles, 1998

Synopsis

Drawing on influences from around the world, this book demonstrates a range of brush-stroke techniques for painting decorative designs - flowers and fruit, birds and animals - on a variety of everyday objects. It includes information on preparing each object to be decorated, applying the base-coat, and special finishes. The 20 projects include a memo pad, a clock, a towel rail, boxes and trays, and larger objects such as an occasional table and a garden seat. There is a pattern and detailed instructions for each one.

About this title

From Booklist:

A pleasing emphasis on color is exhibited in the folk art^-inspired projects presented in this manual. Trays, tables, Shaker boxes, and household objects all display lively designs and patterns, reflecting Mexican, Australian Aboriginal, Russian, or traditional European influences. To achieve those effects, specific types of paints and brushes are indicated, along with methods for controlling the shape and quality of brush strokes. Techniques for painting decorative flora and fauna are depicted in step-by-step brush stroke combinations that can be used to duplicate motifs shown. Taken together, the precise formulaic mode utilized throughout the text and the colorful illustrations should ensure a degree of success, even for someone with no painting or drawing skills. For each project, a pattern, a list of materials, and complete instructions are provided. Alice Joyce

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0715307843
• ISBN 13: 9780715307847
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168