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1	Gorgeous Glass: 20 Sparkling Ideas for Painting on Glass and China more books like this by Arlene Swiatek Gillen add to wishlist When you think of glass painting you may think of the "cutesy" or "funky" level of decorative painting, but as manufacturers have developed better glass paints, artists are now able to refine the art form and produce higher quality work that appeals to more contemporary audiences.Learn new techniques such as reverse glass painting that will enable ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $2.00! \| SVS
2	Painting China & Porcelain more books like this by Sheila Southwell add to wishlist From selecting materials to firing the final results, this book guides readers through the techniques of china painting. Each stage is explained and illustrated in detail, with a view to enabling even the beginner to progress with confidence. A series of projects includes full templates to trace, and step-by-step colour artworks, and the objects ... see all copies from $7.26! new only from $99.00!
3	Decorating Ceramics: Over 300 Easy-To-Paint Patterns more books like this by Nicky Cooney add to wishlist There they are, everywhere: unglazed glasses, dishes, and more, just begging for splashes of color and design to dress them up. Answer the call with over 300 simple, beautiful ways to decorate anything you can find! You won't need any drawing skills to apply these easy-to-paint patterns in every style. Choose from a variety of exciting and festive ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.08! \| first editions
4	Really Jazzy Pots: Glorious Gift Ideas more books like this by Mickey Baskett add to wishlist With just a little embellishing, those oh-so-ordinary red clay pots - available everywhere - can become some of the most imaginative containers you've ever seen. Plus, they're cheap to buy, come in all sizes and can enhance any space, indoors or out. The techniques are comprised of painting, decoupage and stenciling, among others, as well as more ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| SVS
5	Dinner Party more books like this by Judy Chicago add to wishlist When Judy Chicago's multimedia exhibition "The Dinner Party" opened in the late 1970s, it was hailed as "an icon of feminist art" ("ARTnews"), and has since been seen by a million people worldwide. This new edition celebrates the re-opening of the exhibition in Los Angeles in late 1996. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $193.78! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Antique Trader's Guide to American Painted Porcelain: With Values more books like this by Dorothy Kamm add to wishlist Complete, concise, and well organized, this beautifully illustrated reference and price guide tours a Victorian home and details what porcelain pieces would be found in each room. From how to identify and value painted porcelain, to each piece's function in the home, the informative text outlines the history and cultural significance of these ... see all copies from $3.94! new only from $3.94!
7	The Chinese Painter as Poet more books like this by Jonathan Chaves add to wishlist This exhibition explores the poetry-painting relationship in Chinese art, the Ways in which the relationship manifested in visual art and the common themes that have inspired painters and poets throughout Chinese history, from the Jin Dynasty (1115 - 1234) through the 20th century. The 36 artworks features paintings, calligraphy, woodblock printed ... see all copies from $35.00! new only from $77.00!
8	Tibetan Thangka painting : methods & materials more books like this by David P. Jackson, Janice A. Jackson add to wishlist Finally back in print -- the only book available that gives detailed descriptions of the techniques and principles of the art of Tibetan scroll painting. Explores in detail the background, themes, methods, and materials used to create these wonderful symbolic works. see all copies from $21.00! new only from $24.60! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Art of Painting on Porcelain more books like this by Georges Miserez-Schira add to wishlist see all copies from $8.08! first editions
10	Decorative Painting on Glass, Ceramics & Metal more books like this by Judy Balchin add to wishlist Judy Balchin shows how to transform everyday objects and junk into ornaments and furniture for the home. Techniques covered include stamping, sponging and stencilli ng. ' see all copies from $2.53! new only from $9.37! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Painting French Dolls: With China Painting Techniques more books like this by Neva Wade Garnett add to wishlist At last porcelain doll makers, both those who make reproductions and originals, have a detailed face painting manual and visual guide to aid in painting those all important doll facial highlights. Using prize-winning French dolls made by the author, doll makers see precisely recreated French faces with a variety of styles. The incredibly detailed ... see all copies from $5.45! new only from $18.51! \| first editions
12 view cover	Painting on Porcelain: Traditional and Contemporary Designs more books like this by Annick Parret, Annick Perret add to wishlist Every stage of the process of painting on porcelain is described - from using and combining colours, applying the design, sketching and shading, through to firing and finishing the final piece of porcelain. There are over 70 contemporary and traditional designs illustrated, with flowers, insects, birds and abstract designs being just some of the ... see all copies from $6.15!
13 view cover	The Power of a Teacup: A Story of Art, Love, and Sacred Gardens more books like this by Lissi Kaplan add to wishlist The author rhapsodizes on a china teacup she found after her mother's death, and how this event influenced her to change paths spiritually and artistically. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.98! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Handpainting Porcelain more books like this by Astrid de Sartiges, Richard Boutin (Photographer) add to wishlist From mischievous sprites to beautiful florals, "Handpainting Porcelain" presents scores of charming motifs to embellish and enhance any table setting. Includes step-by-step directions and full-size templates. 680 photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.87! \| first editions
15 view cover	Start Painting Pottery and Bisque more books like this by Sheila Southwell, Scott Blades add to wishlist Painting porcelain and pottery is one of the fastest growing crafts. In this book, 30 templates of motifs used in the projects make the designs easy to paint. Step-by-step projects show how to produce beautiful effects in minimum time. Full color. see all copies from $7.95! first editions
16 view cover	Glass Painting in an Afternoon more books like this by Mickey Baskett add to wishlist In just one afternon, you can set a table with beautiful plates and platters that you painted yourself! With today's new paint products, and advice from a top crafts author, you will transform store-bought glass into unique and decorative items. Instructions cover a wide assortment of paint types: oven-bake acrylics; air-dry frosted enamels, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.29! \| first editions \| SVS
17	Sexual Politics: Judy Chicago's "Dinner Party" in Feminist Art History more books like this by Nancy Ring, Susan Kandel, Laura Meyer add to wishlist "Sexual Politics" places Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party" alongside other important feminist works by artists like Louise Bourgeois and Judie Bamber. The essays in this collection, accompanied by over 150 illustrations, provide a major reevaluation of the feminist art movement. see all copies from $18.49!
18	Ceramics Decoration Sourcebook more books like this by Nicky Cooney add to wishlist This publication is a step-by-step guide to decorating your own ceramics. The author takes the reader through over 300 of her own designs for eggcups, teapots, spice jars, and coffee mugs, all fully illustrated with practical photographs and instructions. see all copies from $5.00! new only from $52.29!
19 view cover	Hand Painted Porcelain Plates: Nineteenth Century to the Present more books like this by Richard Rendall, Elise Abrams add to wishlist Over 675 color photos display lovely portraits, romantic landscapes and city scenes, still-life paintings, and floral arrangements on 19th and 20th century hand-painted porcelain plates from England and Europe by DavenportTM, DoultonTM, Camille Le TallecTM, MeissenTM, MintonTM, Se\vresTM, and WedgwoodTM. Histories of the makers, their ... see all copies from $47.96! new only from $47.96!
20 view cover	A Young Painter: The Life and Paintings of Wang Yani--China's Extraordinary Young Artist more books like this by Zheng Zhensun (Photographer), Alice Low, Jan Stuart (Introduction by) add to wishlist At the age of three, Wang Yani created her first watercolor in her artist father's studio in China. At the age of 14, she had a solo exhibit in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Now young readers can meet the exuberant teenager called the "Picasso of China". ". . . this book is inspirational as well as instructive. . . . of exceptional value".- ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.06! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	An Introduction to Decorating and Glazing Pottery: A Step-By-Step Guide to Techniques more books like this by Caroline Fairbairn add to wishlist This is a reader's entree to a rewarding pastime and a thousands-year-old tradition. The carefully chosen selection of pottery projects is divided into three main sections, each concentrating on a particular decorating method, including underglaze, glaze, and onglaze. Clear step-by-step instructions lead readers through each photographically ... see all copies from $2.84! new only from $6.29!
22 view cover	The Weekend Crafter: Painting Ceramics: Easy Projects & Stylish Designs to Paint in a Weekend more books like this by Moira Neal, Lynda Howarth add to wishlist Painting ceramics requires no kilns or special equipment -- just some simple materials and one's own imagination. That's why it's quickly becoming one of today's most popular contemporary crafts. This book offers 20 fabulous step-by-step projects from traditional to contemporary that will serve as a springboard for any decorative artist's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
23 view cover	Painting on Porcelain: Sensational Designs for Stylish Entertaining more books like this by Florence De Beaudrap add to wishlist This stylish, contemporary guide to painting beautiful designs on porcelain allows anyone to add a touch of flair to their porcelain pieces. Designs range from colorful strawberries to a whimsical carousel to ornate birds to lovely country scenes. Each design is presented with a full color photograph and clear step-by-step instructions. A detailed ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
24 view cover	Painting Ceramics: How to Paint and Stencil Already Made Ceramics Pieces-12 Projects more books like this by Lesley Harle, Simon Willis, Leslie Harle add to wishlist This book has all the information the home hobbyist needs to know about the techniques, materials, and equipment required in order to successfully paint ceramics. The 12 projects included can be created with ranges of paints and glazes that make firing (heat-fixing) possible in a domestic oven. 100 color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.49! \| first editions
25 view cover	Pottery Decoration: Contemporary Approaches more books like this by John Gibson add to wishlist "Pottery Decoration" displays in glorious detail the work of sixteen very different potters from around the world whose approaches to surface decoration--one of the most exciting features of modern pottery--represent the diversity of contemporary ceramics....The book covers the various firing ranges: low-temperature ranges; earthenware and the mid ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.03!

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	Through the Flower: My Struggle as a Woman Artist by Judy Chicago see all from $1.99! new only from $19.17!
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