Decorative Tole Painting Author:B. Kay Fraser A basic course in Folk Art for beginners and craftsmen with 40 full-size patterns. — Decorative Tole Painting is a practical, definitive guide to this fascinating craft which dates back to the time of the early American settlers. The book clearly describes and illustrates everything the novice or expert tole painter needs to know: how to use th... more »e single basic brush stroke, how to mix the paints, how to prepare an object for tole painting, and how to antique; and it also offers invaluable tips on texture, shading, undercoating.« less