According to collectors, tole painting became popular in the 18th century. The term was originally used to describe folk art painting on tin or other metalware. Nowadays, the term is used to describe decorative painting on a variety of surfaces.
In this category you can find more information about tole painting along with tips and free project instructions(papers icon), tole painting supplies(thread icon), and online craft shops selling handmade tole painted items(shop icon).
See Also: Decorative Painting
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DecoArt - Free Projects Library-- DecoArt's site has the largest and most beautiful collection of decorative and tole painting projects on the Internet. Our unique search system allows you to select from a variety of criteria to find just the right project for you. Enjoy our project library and don't forget to check back frequently. We are always adding great new projects!
The Wood Shop-- The Wood Shop offers the highest quality pre-cut wood decorative painting kits from many top designers. Let us do the cuttin' leavin' you more time for the paintin'!
Artful Creations-- Hand painted mailboxes, welcome plaques, glassware, mirrors, antique windows and oils on canvas. Custom order are always welcome.
- Artezan.com-- The definitive guide to decorative painting, folk art and tole painting for beginners to experts. Discover the history and origins of decorative painting and learn about traditional folk art styles and contemporary decorative painting techniques such as Zhostovo, Bauernmalerei, faux finishes and stroke roses.
- Timber Hollow Woodcrafts-- Decorative woodcraft and tole painting pattern packets. Features easy to follow woodcutting and painting instructions. Specializing in holiday and seasonal patterns. Craft show best sellers.
- Jusbcuz Dezins-- Tole painted wood crafts on any surface, pattern packets, holiday and yard decoration, kitchen items, plaques, etc. All "dezins" are hand-painted originals. They take pride in everything they "dezin," and will customize any order.
- Tole Expressions Decorative Painting-- Decorative painting designs, free tole painting pattern packets, supplies such as paints, mediums, brushes and wood products, books, tutorials and instruction, ideas, artistic inspiration and discussion.
- Dea's Crafty Creations-- Free tole painting patterns and tips.
- Artist's Club Free Projects-- 100's of free tole and decorating painting patterns from Artist's Club, your source for tole and decorative painting supplies.
- Decorative Artist - Free Project Archive-- Check out these fabulous free projects from Decorative Artist's Workbook some new, some favorites from our archive complete with full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions. No matter what style or medium you work in, we've got something you'll love.
- The Design Cottage-- Discover the world of tole and decorative painting. Resource center with tips and articles.
- The Tole Mine-- We are your tole and decorative painting source for heirloom quality wooden boxes, design patterns, and decorative painting supplies.
- Decor Delights - Free Pattern Packet Index-- Free Painting Pattern Packets On-line
- Homespun Country Collectibles-- We have high quality hand painted items on wood and vintage pieces, country primitive dolls, some with antique or vintage additives, one of a kind Raggedy Anns, snowmen, Santas, lamps, etc. and candles & fixens. We also offer paint books and pattern packets.
- Clover Woodworking Wooden Boxes-- We are a manufacturer and Wholesaler of many styles and sizes of unfinished wooden boxes.
- Rainbow Palette by Michele Trout-- This site for Rainbow Palette includes orginal packet designs by Michele Trout for painting on various surfaces. Information about the critter sprayer - a sprayer to save painters time while basecoating or varnishing - is available.
- Tole Friends-- Teachers, designers, and painters of all levels are welcome to share their expertise and learn from our site as well as to contribute with articles, suggestions, and/or any other information related to decorative painting. The aim of our network is to inform and educate about decorative painting in any medium, style and level.
- Miniature Saw Works-- Mini round, hand, and crosscut saws ready for you to paint. Also 9 inch saw blades for saw blade clocks. Visit us today! Wholesale inquiries welcome. And while you're there, look at all the saw blades that I have painted!
- Decor Delights - Beginning Lessons by Melinda Frewin-- I have been teaching all levels of tole & decorative painting since 1988. I hope these mini lessons will help you.
- Jayna James Designs-- Tole painting pattern packets and books for your everyday or Holiday craft projects.
- HomeCraft Express-- HomeCraft Express sells tole painting supplies... books, brushes, paint, etc.
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