Ornamental Homecrafts - A Practical Description of Various Methods of Ornamenting by Means of Dyeing, Gesso, Bleaching, Batik, Lacquer, Enamelling Etc

First published in 1927, this instruction handbook is in its complete and unabridged original form, extensively illustrated and full of instruction that is as useful and practical today as it was when originally published. Contents include - Dyeing - Washing Dyed Fabrics - Tied And Bleached Work - 'Veltye' Dyeing - Modelling With Gesso Paste - Batik - Lacquer - Decorated Glass - House And Table Decorations - Sealing-Wax - Beads. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.