This book is the definitive practical guide to paint techniques for your home, with a wealth of decorating projects. All of the methods and applications are fully explained, including advice on mixing paint, using glazes and varnishes, and how to make your own stencils.
This project book features 10 projects including a cookie tin, potpourri holder and gift tag, Christmas candle, Christmas tree bucket, Christmas decorations, mince pie platter, candy box, table centerpiece, Christmas crackers, and New Year's Eve wassail bowl, along with all the scraps needed to create each project. The scraps are facsimile reproductions of original 19th-century designs. In Victorian times, these beautiful paper cut-outs were used to decorate cards, albums, boxes, and furniture. The techniques of decoupage are explained with simple step-by-step instructions. The book also includes recipes for traditional seasonal fare and a history of the customs and rituals of the Victorian Christmas.