A Tapestry of Tole Painting

by Brenda Levert

Have these questions ever crossed your mind when you’re reading a pattern or painting a project:

• What is it ‘supposed’ to look like?
• Are there any more instructions?
• How do I use that product? Can you give me a few ‘tips’?
• How do I prepare this surface for painting?
• How do I ‘finish’ this surface?
• What brush should I use?
• I don’t like that color, can I change it?
• What do they mean by that? I’ve never heard that term before!
• How am I supposed to do THAT?!

This 200 page book contains ideas and information for the beginner, the intermediate and the advanced painter. It contains chapters that cover:

Techniques

Over 40 decorative painting techniques, including fifteen faux finishes.

Mediums

About 30 different mediums and other products, with tips on what they are for and how to use them.

Surfaces

More than 30 are listed with information on how to prep, paint and finish them.

Definitions

Over 80 are provided, with detailed explanations of words and terms used in tole painting.

Basic Supplies

The basic supplies you will need are listed.

Brushes and Paints

Helpful information and advice.

Color

An introduction to color theory.

The book contains 2 color worksheets with painted samples of different specialty techniques, and throughout the book there are over 100 tole painting tips. Also included are 2 of Brenda’s patterns: the Black-Capped Chickadee and Tara from the Ted and Tara teddy bears pattern. If you wish to purchase A Tapestry of Tole Painting, please visit the Contact page.

Price: $15.00  (plus S/H, no tax)