Tole painting refers to decorative floral designs applied to tinware, traditionally on trays, coffeepots, teapots, cups, mugs, canisters, document boxes, and match safes. In this book, acclaimed painter Pat Oxenford provides guidance on the tools and materials needed to get started, tips on preparing tin for painting, and techniques for pulling the basic strokes that are the foundation for creating designs. Step-by-step photographs and detailed directions are included for using the strokes to create a variety of folk-art flowers and then several complete projects. A gallery of painted tinware offers inspiration.

"A more than credible job of presenting both the basics as well as a 19-project gallery of outdoor items. Each project features directions as well as worksheets on various design parts. The projects include chairs, tables, fountains, stepping stones and rocks, candleholders, planter boxes, and a watering can. Paint conversion chart...metric conversion chart."--"Booklist." "A must-have for your book collections!"--"Tole World."

Demonstrates techniques for painting on such surfaces as metalware and old and new wood

Presents a collection of Christmas ornaments and craft ideas with patterns and complete instructions for painting and decorating them.

For anyone who has ever been tempted to add the fun of tole painting to their basic painting skills, this is the perfect guidebook. Thorough instructions, brushstroke practice sheets, full-size patterns, and excellent photos make the learning experience truly rewarding. Judy Diephouse and Lynne Deptula tell you everything you need to know--choosing and maintaining your tools and brushes, preparing the surface to paint, how to perform the basic techniques--even how to finish your project! 6 designs on 7 projects: Rosemaling Box, Strokework Brush Box, Strokework Clock, Strokework Basket, Fall Strokework Plate, and two Early American Strokework Trays

Have you always admired the Zhostovo style, but never dared attempt it yourself? Well, here's the book you've been waiting for! This complete, step-by-step guide will help you master the traditional Russian style of decorative painting ... its graceful brushstrokes, brightly colored flowers, luminous dark backgrounds and those gorgeous, ornate gold borders. Your teacher is Heather Redick, one of North America's premier painters of the Zhostovo style, who was inspired by Russian master Larisa Dyatlova. Clear photos lead you through each step, from loading the brush to building each flower petal by petal. You'll learn how to paint leaves with layered colors, how to build intricate gold borders, even how to create your own floral designs--all in easy-to-use acrylics! Ten magnificent projects feature floral, fruit and bird motifs--including two basic projects to get you started and two advanced projects to inspire you to develop your Zhostovo skills.