Hex Signs: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Learning the Craft

by Ivan E. Hoyt

Overview

The traditional Pennsylvania Dutch folk practice of painting colorful, round geometric designs directly on barns was adapted to a detached disk format in the mid-twentieth century. Ivan E. Hoyt is one of the most celebrated artisans of hex sign painting, and in this detailed how-to book he shares his knowledge, providing information on tools, step-by-step instructions and photographs, design ideas, and painting tips. Projects include rosette, star, tulip, maple, and oak designs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811749992
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	02/14/2008
Series:	Heritage Crafts
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	124
Sales rank:	708,391
File size:	39 MB
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About the Author

Ivan E. Hoyt lives in Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania, and is a professional folk art craftsman, best know for his hex sign disks. He is a juried member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and has been selected as one of the top 200 traditional American craftsmen by Early American Life magazine. His work is in the collections of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and the Balch Institute of Ethnic Studies in Philadelphia.