Painting on Glass & Ceramic
With so many new paints and glazes on the market today, it’s as easy as having a free afternoon to make your own designer ceramics without the complications of a kiln or a potter’s wheel. Embry presents not just a helpful rundown of these paints and glazes but also descriptions of brushes and other tools and their uses. She provides instructions for how to get started tracing your design onto your piece, as well as details on techniques as varied as sponging, reverse painting, stamping, stenciling, and more, and useful tips about what works well with different surfaces. The real gems of this book are Embry’s project instructions, which come complete with patterns that can be photocopied and used for tracing, comprehensive painting guides, and detailed pictures to help you through each step of the process. Projects range from chic designs for wine carafes and lemonade pitchers to sweet flower motifs for teapots and plates, as well as whimsical patterns for gifts for anyone on your list. A truly useful crafting resource. --Tina Coleman