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 1918 Color Notebook of Annita Brown edited by Marci Blattenberger Notes on color for florals from a china painter's notebook...dated 1918 |
 Lion by Anne Astorino Lion plate complete with line drawing |
Conventions : Part 2 by Alice Wofford Part 2 of an informative article on how to run a successful convention or show. This covers how to get publicity. ( Scroll down a few rows of lesson thumbnails to see Part 1) |
 Penwork by Alice Wofford a complete lesson on penwork |
 Penwork Tiger by Alice Wofford a continuation of the penwork lesson with the addition of color washes |
 Cute Baby Birds by Betsi Lebold baby birds in 3 fires |
 Fairy Ornament by Jean Beebe an adaptation of a fairy ornament |
 Recycled China" Jewelry by Jean Beebe Using broken pieces of china to create new jewelry pieces |
 Capturing Spiderwebs by Jean Beebe Capturing and using spiderwebs to add to your art work |
 Winning Entries from the Meissen Trophae Competition Dresden, Germany, 2001 by Birthe Hattel a look at some of Birthe's prize winning pieces |
 Feathers by Birthe Hattel painting feathers |
 Butterflies by Francesca Boone Butterflies in the European style |
 Welcome Sign by Corliss Decker Welcome sign with roses |
 Luster Desert Scene by Dottie Cosgrove sunset on the desert in lusters and china paints |
 Luster Lake Scene by Dottie Cosgrove Sunset and pine trees in lusters and china paints |
 Clock by Elinor Skiles clock face with wild roses |
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by Marci Blattenberger a primer on firing a digital kiln |
 Geraniums by Penny Nangle Wiping out geraniums...no text |
 Hummers and Hibiscus by Joan Shaddy Hummingbirds with Hibiscus |
by Gordon Henry Choosing, Setting up and Working with a limited palette including information on color mixing |
 Painting Limoges Boxes by Kim McCool a step-by-step lesson on painting a Limoges box featuring a horse and rider design |
 Serving Dish with Cat Design by Bonnie Crandall A bunch of curious kitties "hanging out" on a serving piece |
 Dogwood by Bonnie Crandall spring dogwood on a plate |
 Orchids by R. Janette Graham how to design and paint a stylised design featuring Janette's original orchid design |
 Painting Water Drops by Penny Nangle Visual on painting dewdrops....no text |
 Christmas Cards by Penny Nangle painting Christmas cards on paper using china paints...featuring 4 different designs |
 Portrait by Aileen McLeod |
 Cougar Vase by Evelyn Rolsing vase with mama and baby cougar using lusters and china paints |
 River Scenes by Teresa Lemkemann Pictures to accompany a previous lesson by Teresa on how to create a painting by using computer software( like Corel Draw ) ( to see the original lesson, scroll down a few rows of thumbnails) |
 Washes by Marci Blattenberger What are washes and what do they do for your painting? |
 Snowflake Plate by Marci Blattenberger QUICK and EASY rim plate with snowflakes |
 Snowflake Plate with Lusters by Marci Blattenberger Another QUICK and EASY plate with a snowflake design but this time using luster effects |
Apples By Ann Cline Ann shows you how to create an exciting painting of the apple and provides many hints gleaned from her experience in teaching and writing about painting this popular fruit. |
 Luster Poppies by Betty Gerstner A simple instruction on Painting Poppies, using Luster, on a small vase. |
 Tiger Fun in an Aquarium by Betty Gerstner Step by Step instructions for painting a tiger playing in an aquarium. Adapted from the "Step by Step" on Betty's web site. |
 CHICKADEES by Penny Nangle Penny shows you how to paint these cute little birds |
 SNOWBIRD by Penny Nangle another nice bird lesson by Penny , easy enough for a beginner |
A CHRISTMAS SILHOUETTE |
 MEMORIES OF THE OLD KEROSENE FIRING KILNS by Ruby Gayle Jackson Ruby Gayle began china painting in 1925 at the age of 10. Here, she shares her memories about the old Kerosene fired kilns |
 ORNAMENT With FIBERGLASS EMBELLISHMENT by Donna Kurtz this lesson concentrates on application of the fiberglass embellishment |
By Alice Wofford Things to know about staging a show or convention from Alice Wofford who graciously shares all the information she learned the hard way |
 HOW TO CUT A ROSE by Marci Blattenberger 2-part lesson on how to envision a basic bowl rose (part 1-relating a rose to a cup and saucer) |
 HOW TO CUT A ROSE PART TWO by Marci Blattenberger 2nd part of lesson...concentrating on how to shape and cut petals on a basic bowl rose |
 HOW TO SELECT GOOD QUALITY BISQUE by Beverly Stone What to look for when choosing a piece of bisque |
by Debbie O'Rourke how to show your china off to its best advantage by getting good quality photographs |
 FAUX STAINED GLASS by Penny Nangle a beautiful "stained glass" panel grape design done in china paints |
by Birthe Hattel more information from Birthe on penwork, lusters, perforating glazes with sand and more |
 A ROSE MIX by Penny Nangle a beautiful selection of different rose views |
 FILTERING by Penny Nangle Penny explains how to do filtering strokes |
 BABY ROSES by Penny Nangle a visual lesson on baby roses |
 RASPBERRIES by Penny Nangle showing 1st fire coloring on berries and leaves |
 RAISED PASTE,ENAMEL AND FLOW ENAMEL CROSS by Gloria Bordeaux Knapp a lesson on raised paste, enamels and flow enamels |
 RAISED PASTE,ENAMEL AND FLOW ENAMEL VASE AND PENDANT by Gloria Bordeaux Knapp another lesson on raised paste, enamels and flow enamels |
( CORELDRAW,ETC) by Teresa Lemkemann How to use the tools in your drawing program to make a painting ( There is no visual with this) |
 FISHSCALES by Marci Blattenberger using fishscale strokes to add a decorative accent |
 TeePees by Joan Shaddy Joan gives you the steps for painting an indian scene with TeePees. Although she used a rectangular coupe plate and lists the colors she used, you can choose your own colors and another object to paint on. |
 GRAPES ONE DESIGN-TWO IDEAS by Alice Wofford Alice shows how to paint grapes and also how to completely change the look of the piece by changing the background or adding banding |
 ORIENTAL PENWORK "DANCING LIONS" by Maria Isberg Oriental penwork technique |
 ELEGANT GLASS PAINTING by Birthe Hattel glass techniques featuring an elegant goblet |
 MORE ELEGANT GLASS TECHNIQUES by Birthe Hattel more glass techniques |
 ANIMAL TECHNIQUES by Birthe Hattel Birthe describes her beautiful stylized techniques for animals |
 STYLIZED MAGNOLIA by Birthe Hattel more of Birthe's beautiful techniques |
 BEGINNER'S LESSON IN BASIC CHINA PAINTING TECHINIQUES by Patricia Burt This is a lesson on china painting techniques for beginners... (above: a piece painted by Patricia) |
 WATERCOLOR LOOK USING LAMPOIL by Jean Beebe Jean covers some simple ideas using lamp oil as a medium for a soft, watercolor-like effect |
 HOW TO CUT A ROSE by Penny Nangle a visual on how to cut rose petals |
 LEATHER LOOK by Donna Kurtz How to create a faux leather look on china |
 YORKIE by Marci Blattenberger This is a lesson on Yorkies and how to paint fur |
 SNOWMAN PLATE by Penny Nangle an adorable and easy to do plate |
 SIMPLE POPPIES by Penny Nangle a poppy lesson suitable for a beginner |
 GRAPES by Penny Nangle a simple look at grapes and how to form them |
 COLORS What NOT to mix |
 FROM this to THIS! by Marci Blattenberger The first in a series of lessons on how to improve a painting |
SCROLLWORK by Marci Blattenberger This lesson puts the finishing touch on the forget-me-not plate (Lesson 1 and 2 of the forget-me-not plate can be found on the LEARN TO CHINA PAINT pages. It covers simple scrollwork and cartouches. |
ONE-FIRE IRIS by Marci Blattenberger A lesson in a one-fire iris technique that can be used to paint irises of different sizes using one brush. This lesson is also used in the Iris Luster boxes lesson. |
IRIS LUSTER BOXES WITH DICHROIC GLASS by Marci Blattenberger covers a variety of techniques from marbleizing lusters to working with structure paste, dichroic glass and porcelain fusion.... |
LEAVES INCLUDING HOLLY AND BERRIES by Penny Nangle a lesson on leaves with emphasis on holly leaves and berries |
VIOLETS by Penny Nangle a lesson on single violets and leaves |
 by Penny Nangle a lesson on lily of the valley |
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