Handpainting Porcelain

By Astrid Sartiges

Book Overview

In the centuries-old tradition of the true porcelain artist, Astrid de Sartiges creates exquisite little works of art on porcelain tableware. Cups and saucers, plates and platters, bowls and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823021823
• ISBN13: 9780823021826
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful motifs, great varitey, Great instructions - BUY IT

I can't say enough good things about this delightful book. I love it. It is brimming with a wide variety of beautiful designs. From delicate roses to Christmas holly and alpine motifs to charming little mirrors, this book has something for everyone. The book is made up mostly of projects. The instructions are excellent, including step-by-step directions accompanied by large clear illustrations. Full-size templates for design transfer are included for all the designs in the book. There is also a small section in the back that gives details on color, materials and techniques. I especially liked the Arabian nights theme with wonderful images of people and architecture to be painted on plates, candlesticks and tea cups. Fanciful gourds with insects painted inside hors d'oeuvres dishes are another favorite. I also loved projects featuring an array of feathers and a large selection of seashells. Before I bought this book I didn't realize it used paints that required a special porcelain firing oven. I have only used the newer ones that work in a regular oven. However, I am certainly not sorry I bought it. The wonderful motifs can easily be painted on anything using the appropriate medium in similar colors. I know these lovely designs will make it into the many other crafts I do.