Fabulous Framing

by Joyce Spencer

Published 27 July 2000
A handbook on framing, providing easy-to-use directions on the techniques needed to convert your ideas into beautiful and useful objects. It demonstrates how to experiment with the finishes, use your favourite found objects, and create your own projects. There are 24 techniques and finishes and 29 step-by-step projects, with instructions and photographs. Frames can be made to suit your own interior design concepts, or made as gifts.

Folk Art Ceramics

by Joyce Spencer

Published 19 October 1995
Instead of always applying their talents to wood or metal items, folk art painters can now explore a whole new medium, that of painting on ceramics. Using methods like sponging, spattering, and stroke work, the folk painter can create beautiful and functional items for the home. Basic information on equipment and procedures for working with ceramics, underglazes, and glazes, and traditional folk painting motifs and techniques, is followed by 19 exciting projects. 96 pages (12 in color), 7 1/4 x 10.

Folk Art Wedding

by Joyce Spencer

Published 31 March 1997
To enhance the most memorable of wedding days, this volume details painted items which should form treasured heirlooms to be admired and used for years to come. Instructions are included for wedding invitations, a cake stand and knife, wedding slippers and even the bridal train. The equipment and materials needed are covered, along with the preparation required for the projects.