The Art of Tray Painting: Decorative Trays & Accessories by Maria D. Murray, 1954 | Vintage Tole Painting | Vintage How-To Book

Hand-painted trays were very popular in the 1950s and '60s. Maria D. Murray provides a step-by-step guide to preparing and painting trays and other accessories in that tradition, published in 1954 by Bramhall House. Chapters include...

Surfaces, Backgrounds & Finishes
Equipment & Tools: Their Care
Planning the Design
The Technique of Metal-Leaf Decoration
Metallic Powders and Dry Bronzing in the Freehand Manner
The Stencil - Its Decorative Influence
Freehand Brushwork Techniques
Painted Styles of Layman and Apprentice in America
Reverse Decoration on Glass Panels
Decorative Modes on Heirloom Pieces
Techniques of Master Craftsmen
Good Craftsmanship in Modern Design

BIXLEY NOTES
• The Art of Tray Painting
• Written by Maria D. Murray
• Published by Bramhall House, 1954
• Hardcover with Dust Jacket, 176 pages
• Black & white photography throughout with detailed instructions
• Measures 9 1/2" x 6 1/4"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In great condition
• Hardcovers show only a bit of shelf-wear
• Dust jacket has some small creases and tears
• Pages are in excellent shape

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