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Beverly Saladis gives her porcelain works of art as gifts to friends and family, but they could easily be mistaken for gallery-quality antiques.
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Beverly Saladis started painting on porcelain, commonly known as china painting, when she was a young wife who couldn't afford matching pieces of china. Saladis created her own set -- and found an artistic pursuit she has continued for more than three decades. Her garage now looks like a china shop, housing supplies, kilns and finished porcelain treasures. Porcelain painting is done in stages: black pen work is done first, followed by the first application of color. The pieces are kiln-fired between each step to set the color. More color is added after the second firing, and metallic accents (if desired) are added before the final firing. Between each coat of paint, the brush is dipped in turpentine and oil to control the effect and to condition the brush Saladis says the hobby can be started for less than $100.
RESOURCES :
International Porcelain Artists and Teachers, Inc.
P.O. Box 1807
Grapevine, TX 76099
Phone: (817) 251-1185
Fax: (817) 421-7643
Web site:www.ipat.org
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