Susan and Martin Penny are regarded as leading experts in the craft world, working as freelance editors and editorial advisors to book and magazine publishers. As series editors of the Crafts Made Easy series they brought together a dynamic team of talented crafters.

INTRODUCTION essential equipment - tips for special effects - tips for mounting the silk - tips for painting on silk - tips for fixing silk - types of silk - choosing the right paint MOUNTING AND FIXING preparing fabric - preparing your frame - fixing fabric paint - mounting the fabric PAINTING TECHNIQUES making the outlines - mixing the paint - mixing colours on the silk - adding detail to dry paint - water techniques - adding detail to wet paint - salt effect - scrunch effect - wallpaper paste resist - using a masking tape grid PROJECTS - Happy Whale Picture and Cushion Cover - Daisy Chain Box Lid and Stationery - Sheep Scarf and Picture - Jewelled Christmas Cards and Tags - Seahorse Beach Set - Tartan Cushion and tie-backs - Glitzy Scrunch Fabric - Pretty Dolly Bag and Picture - Angel Delight Greetings Cards - Topiary Tree Dressing Table Set INDEX