Painting China and Porcelain

by Sheila Southwell

Five editions of this bestseller have shown artists and crafts-people how to enhance the translucent beauty of delicate china and fine porcelain with painted roses, luscious fruit, and miniature landscapes. "Basic china painting techniques, and...mention of paints that can be used when a kiln is not available....Instructions for transferring drawings, using luster glazes, and undertaking a variety of designs are accompanied by step-by-step color illustrations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715302833
• ISBN13: 9780715302835
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.6" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Full of information:

This book has a lot of valuable information in it. I will be using it for a reference as I need help in my china painting. Also nice paintings and designs to go by.

Wonderful

Sheila Southwell is a wonderful teacher and also she is a very, very good painter. She is honest in her opinions and very helpful for people who wants paint china/porcelain. And reading her book is also a pleasure! Thank you, Sheila.

China Painting

Shelia gives good directions on how to paint china and she give detailed drawings. She gives colors and how to fire. There are lessons on your brushes and palette. How to mix your paints and also the mediuns to use. how to care for your brushes and how to clean them. Shelia is a wonderful china painter and teacher. This book is a teaching tool. Fran Trittenbach