Porcelain and Glass Painting Instruction Books

There are some good reference books for porcelain painting available on the internet. Often artists who are learning china painting or glass painting do not have a teacher available in their area or have the time to take classes. Below are books with beautiful photographs and step by step instructions and general information that are excellent resources for learning how to china paint. Below are brief reviews regarding books that are relevant to learning or advancing knowledge in the art of glass painting or porcelain painting. These books are offered new or used through Amazon.com.

Handpainting Porcelain by Astrid Sartiges and Richard Boutin
Easy instructions and colorful photographs and precise text with unique design for your next
porcelain painting project. Click on the photograph for purchasing information.

Porcelain Painting With Uwe Geissler (A Schiffer Craft Book)by Uwe Geissler
The author has shared information about the Meissen technique of porcelain painting in this excellent book.
The step by step instructions are easy to follow. You will enjoy the colorful photographs and detailed drawings for
each set of instructions. Click on the photograph for purchasing information.

Painting on Porcelain by Florence de Beaudrap
There are some simple and stunning designs compiled in this book. Learn to paint simple winter designs with snowflakes
and borders or an igloo with eskimos or perhaps some spring greenery or create a fly fishing theme. All of the designs
are easy and fun. Click on the photograph for purchasing information.

China Paint and Overglaze by Paul Lewing
China Paint and Overglaze is a good reference guide about china painting. The author discusses a bit of history
and the tools that china painters use. There is information regarding a variety of styles of china painting.

Collector's Encyclopedia of Pickard China: With Additional Sections on All Chicago China Studios Alan B. Reed
This is a great reference book for reviewing hand painted porcelain by Pickard China. In the beginning of the book is an
excellent historical chapter regarding the origins of Pickard China. Throughout the book are fabulous reference
photos that could be used by the china painter for inspiration. Also included are the names of some of the artists
who painted for Pickard as well as value information for the collector.

Creative Glass Techniques: Fusing, Painting, Lampwork By Bettina Eberle
Want to learn to paint on glass? This book has several good step by step projects for painting on glass and firing the paint
in the kiln. There is also some fusing instructions for projects that incorporate glass painting. You will be inspired by her
modern design techniques.

Painting Porcelain in the Meissen Style (Schiffer Craft Book)by Uwe Geissler
Use these designs for learning the Meissen style of painting or get inspired to design your own "Meissen style" artwork
after reading the Uwe Geissler method of Meissen style painting.