Elegant Porcelain and Glass Painting Projects

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Summary: Elegant and Easy!
Review: Carin Heiden Atkins has provided thirteen gorgeous projects; from whimsical to elegant, from kids parties to champagne toasts . . . this book has it all. There are full-color step-by-step photos showing you how to paint each piece. If you want to learn to paint the gorgeous glass pieces that are all the rage now in the shops, this book is a great place to start.

These are projects that do not require firing and are perfect for the person who is trying to create the style of painting found in upscale shops today. This is a book that I definitely recommend to crafters wanting to try glass painting.

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Summary: Great book for do it yourself painters
Review: I don't know where the one disparaging review came from I rather disagree with the reviewer, she obviously didn't read what the book was about before she ordered and was expecting something completely different and was very unfair to Ms. Heiden Atkins in her review.

For those of you who want to learn about the various non toxic paints you can safely use at home and count on for durability this is the book for you. Carin has a very easy to understand approach to glass and porcelain painting (on finished whiteware).
It was very helpful when I went to my local craft store as a shopping guide and the project I chose (the cheery cherry platter) turned out beautifully. Thank you Carin Heiden Atkins for creating a very helpful and creative book.

Your work is appreciated!

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Summary: Excellent Information and Great Projects! 5 Star Plus!
Review: I really have enjoyed this book! I am not what I would consider an artist and I needed something I could do easily at home. This book gave me all the information I needed to know about all the paints on the market, and all of the relevant tools I needed - making it very easy to shop, and there was a project that worked with each of the paints. The projects are great, they are not cheesy like some other books I have but, rather they are elegant, classic, tasteful and easy to duplicate. You will find lots of great ideas and I found the book easy to follow, inspiring, full of very useful information, and something fun I can handle. As the author, Carin Heiden Atkins, says something like this in her introduction - leave your worries at the door, sit back, play your favorite music, and have a great time. You really can do this. I have recommended this book to many friends and I whole heartedly recommend this book to you.

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Summary: Great book for do it yourself painters
Review: This book is good for those looking for projects on finished porcelain and glass. Great for the novice, and the craft industry has a huge selection of paint which can be used for Atkins' projects. Her projects are simple for the beginner who is looking for a starting place in artistic porcelain and glass painting. A beginning artist may adapt Atkins' ideas into unique designs and have a finished product in very little time.

These projects do not include "true" porcelain or china painting on bisque. For those looking to learn painting on china (as in Limoges, Royal Doulton or Staffordshire China, etc.), "The China Decorator" magazine offers wonderful advice in learning this art as well as including several other excellent resources.