Plaid, one of the world's largest manufacturers of craft supplies, presents an awesome showcase of their best selling patterns, created by top designers. The artists include such well-respected names as Donna Dewberry, renowned for her "one-stroke painting" technique; Priscilla Hauser, first lady of decorative painting; Karen Embry; and Gigi-Smith Burns. They have created projects for every kind of material: wood, paper, ceramics, and metal. And each one--the Dragonfly & Iris Desk Set, Candy Canes Gift Jar, Sunshine Sunflower Foot Stool--has detailed instructions and full-color painting worksheets to help you get great results...just like the pros. Detailed advice on supplies, brushstrokes, preparing the surface, and painting terminology provide all the basics anyone needs to start.