Simple decoration paper techniques

Simple Decorative Paper Techniques provides Invaluable creative inspiration for artists and craftspersons allke, and with the aid of quite simple equipment, shows how to transform plain papers into an amazing array of decorative and colourful surfaces. There are fully illustrated instructions for each project, including stencilling, spraying and stippling with paints for an explosion of random colour designs. Swirls, stripes, squares and other patterns are created with coloured pastes, forks and scrapers, cotton wool and sponges, whilst stunning abstract patterns are produced using inked rollers, resist techniques and a batik method. There is also a historical section showing the development of decorative paper from its origins in China to much later developments in Europe.