This is a beginners introduction to decorative painting, with projects featuring painting styles from around the world. In addition to the projects themselves, a library section of templates and patterns allows readers to create their own designs and styles. Projects include a toy box, mirror frame, book-shaped box, clock face, chest of drawers, candlesticks, tray, kitchen tiles, firescreen, piano stool, watering can, chair, commemorative plate, and games board.