Decoupage (from the French, decoupe, meaning to cut out) entails gluing cut-out pictures to an object and covering with varnish. It's a fun and easy way to decorate just about anything, from small household items to large pieces of furniture. Find out just how simple it is to personalize your favorite things with these twelve gorgeous projects, suitable for beginners and also as a source of inspiration for those who have already got some experience with this lovely craft.

The art of fire-writing is a returning trend, and there is no better way to learn the technique and inspire yourself than through this up-to-date edition of Daniel Wright's ultimate introduction to pyrography. Daniel Wright's enthusiasm for his subject is beautifully captured in a sequence of clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs and unique projects. Taking his inspiration from pen-and-ink, engraving and watercolour techniques, he demonstrates many exciting methods and traditional ways of woodburning to create myriad patterns, pictures and motifs including landscapes, trees, flowers, animals and buildings. Information is included on the types of wood to use, how to prepare surfaces, working with the grain and enhancing designs. He goes on to illustrate shading and faux marquetry, and there's a section on using photographs and sketches to produce your own designs. With each new technique, a project is introduced by Daniel to help you learn and explore your new skill - from burning your own chessboard to a stunning fairytale stool design for your little one's bedroom. Finally, advice and demonstrations are provided on decorating old wooden objects, revitalizing much-loved pieces by working patterns into their worn, textured surfaces. This book will inspire, entertain and instruct you, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced pyrographer.

The exquisite colours of enamelling have been the choice of kings for centuries. This book explains the rich traditions of the magnificent technique of champleve, which combines the skills of engraving and enamelling. Champleve is a technique of enamelling requiring the creation of a cell into which enamel is then applied. Celebrating fifty years of working as a master craftsman, Phil Barnes gives a unique insight into all aspects of the process. He explains the techniques of engraving in preparation for enamelling, and then looks at enamels and how to work with them to create a piece, through to the final polishing and finishing.

This title offers 20 charming ideas for creating beautiful displays shown in more than 130 step-by-step photographs. It is an inspiring craft book full of imaginative designs to dress up the humble egg. It contains 20 creative projects using skills such as traditional folk painting, modern dyeing techniques and classic gilding styles. How to make your own golden fairy-tale eggs, create glittery decoupage eggs or use leaves as stencils on natural eggs. Every project is shown in clear step-by-step photographs, making it easy to create your own stunning displays. It is a helpful introduction that contains a guide to the different types of egg, information on equipment and materials, and the basic techniques you will need to master. It includes over 130 specially commissioned photographs. Decorating eggs has become more and more popular in recent years, for all kinds of events, festivals and celebrations. It is a wonderful opportunity for family crafting, combining classic traditional folk with the potential for fun and simple ideas. Using hard-boiled or blown eggs as your canvas, you can paint, dye, scratch, cover and bleach to create stunning and original objects d'art - whether for an Easter table or a permanent display. The egg has been a powerful symbol of hope and new life in many different cultures throughout history. The purity and strength of its form have made it a classic shape and motif for design. Hen, duck, goose and quail eggs can all be decorated in countless ways, and this unique volume reveals a range of art techniques for embellishing eggs, such as simple dyeing, painting, gilding and sgraffito. From traditional to contemporary designs, the easy-to-follow projects provide enough inspiration to adorn a whole barnyard full of eggs.

This is a collection of projects and ideas on how to design, decorate and customize tiles for all areas of the home. It includes a practical guide to techniques such as stamping, using stencils, decoupage and gilding. The projects offer a variety of tiling ideas for walls, floors, doors, furniture and splash backs, as well as applying tiles to tables, frames, window boxes and pots. You can create distinctive pieces such as a panelled bedhead, kitchen shelf, decorated tray, mirror frame or little table. It offers looks and themes from around the world, such as Islamic interiors, vibrant Mediterranean courtyards, classic Art Deco, and the bright hues of South America. This book contains a host of fabulous ways to decorate and paint tiles for use around the home. Following an introduction that explores the tradition of tile-making and major stylistic influences, the book then explains how to design with tiles, work with patterns and use them in distinctive and unusual ways. A comprehensive section on hand-painting tiles includes over 30 designs by contemporary artists, and step-by-step photographs guide you through every stage of creating your own. This is followed by practical projects inspired by a variety of themes and styles, on how to embellish door panels, a window recess, borders, table tops, and floor and wall areas in different rooms of the house. With a rich medley of artistic styles, crafting techniques and visual inspiration, this book will help the reader to create designed tiles from Art Deco to Byzantine style, and from Folk Art to the Arts and Crafts movement.

This calligraphy practice paper workbook is great for lettering artists and beginners alike as it is super helpful to practice and enhance the skills of writing. Always a helpful guide the slanted lined graph paper is perfect for achieving expert level penmanship.

With this artist-grade pad of calligraphy paper calligraphers can take their time and build their skill by practicing. Comfortable to use and ruled for practice. Comes with 100 single sided sheets of quality calligraphy paper.

CALLIGRAPHY PAPER 100 PAGES 5.5" x 8.5" SLANTED GRIDS SUITABLE FOR WESTERN CALLIGRAPHIC WRITING

Aspiring calligraphers are able to build their skills and confidence by practicing their lettering, using this workbook which consists of Slanted Calligraphy Paper