This handbook shows how to decorate hand-painted folk-art treasures or how to create a gift. It features over 18 beautiful projects, including brooches, boxes, trays, porcelain, clocks, a table and more. Techniques such as gilding, crackling and faux moulding are explained in detail. Also included is a colour conversion chart, sections on lettering, verses and blessings, and useful tips for painters of all levels.