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Shades of Yesteryear

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Patterns and techniques for decorative painters. A book full of glowing, traditionally beautiful lampshades, all certain to become the inviting focus of any room. Marion provides careful step-by-step instructions, which enable anyone to design, construct and decorate their own unique shade.

  • Author/designer: Marion Pond
  • Publisher: Decorative Design Studio
  • Pages: 48
  • ISBN: 0 941284 13 1
  • Type: Decorative painting book

Perfect for: Decorative and folk art painters, tole painting classes, teachers and collectors.

Although focusing primarily on the Pierce and Cut method of lampshade construction, Marion also includes many other decorative techniques (stenciing, theorem, reverse glass painting, trapunto and folk art). Featuring: Continuing the tradition, Supplies, General information, Lampshade papers, Patterns, Glue, rings, Frosted acetate, Trims, Pressure sensitive material, Fasteners, Sprays, Instructions for making a Cut and Pierce lampshade, Cutting the arc, Cutting the acetate, Tracing and transferring the design, Piercing, cutting, Molding and shaping the design, Lining and glueing, Constructing the shade, Wrapping with acetate, Trimming and adding braid, Other interesting decorative techniques, Stenciling and Theorem painting, Glass painting, Decorative folk art, Easy water color method, Trapunto.

New old stock: our books are new and unused, but many are older or out-of-print titles, so stock is limited.

Sold individually.


  • Model: BJJS013
  • 8 Units in Stock


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This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 11 April, 2007.