She is the author of Decorative Painting on Glass, Tile and China, and has also published numerous project books and pattern packets.
Carol Mays, a popular teacher and designer, has been painting for 20 years. Step-by-step photos show readers how to transfer patterns, center and place reoccurring designs and add exquisite details on a variety of surfaces, including blown-glass ball ornaments, frosted glass, wood and metal cutouts, glass hurricane lamps, cookie plates and more. Carol Mays provides 16 step-by-step projects in all, utilizing a variety of cheerful holiday designs, including: santas, snowmen and gingerbread men, classic strokework flowers and fruit, winter scenes, decorative borders and other popular motifs Every piece is created using easy-to-work-with acrylic enamels that need no firing. Now the Christmas holidays can be more memorable, colorful and fun than ever before! Inside, readers will find guidelines for handpainting heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind ornaments, tableware and gift items.
