Early American Decorating Techniques

Early American Decorating Techniques: Step-by-Step Directions for Mastering Traditional Crafts by Mariette Paine Slayton. Published by Macmillan Co, NY, 1972. 1st Stated Printing. Hardbound, No DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine. LCCN 75-180297. Step-by-step instructions to folk art style painting. Includes full size patterns. Contents include: Part One/Learning the Techniques: Country Painting, Color, Stenciling, Freehand Bonze, Gold Leaf, Chippendale Painting and Lace-Edge Painting; Part Two/Applying the Techniques: Preparation of Tin and Wood, Applying Decoration, Finishing, Reverse Painting on Glass, and Problems & Solutions; Part Three/Patterns - full size patterns of Early American Designs. 244 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 14168.