Paint On Paper

Product Description

This is a fully illustrated, practical guide to the art of decorating paper, mostly with paint but also with bleach, varnish, glue, dye or whatever else you may have to hand! It features over 130 simple techniques, especially tried & tested on paper, presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step style that is accessible to both beginners & more experienced artists & papercrafters. The paint effects & ideas demonstrated make use of basic techniques that can lead to richer & more interesting results depending upon how they are layered & applied. Readers will be inspired to produce stunning paper, scrapbooks, stationery, giftwrap, cards & a whole host of other quirky items that will make unique gifts for friends & family alike. It demonstrates how to make use of everyday household objects, from tea leaves to nail varnish, as well as more traditional crafting materials such as gold leaf. About the author: Angie Franke is a trained teacher who teaches several disciplines from her home studio. She also works on commissions in Liturgical Art & develops projects as an interior/exterior designer at a garden centre. Monique Day-Wilde studied textile design, later specialising in weaving, & has produced several award-winning designs. She has lectured in textiles & graphic design, & has been teaching painting techniques for many years.