--- product_id: 307980295 title: "PENGUIN Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed Media Techniques" price: "$56.22" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/307980295-penguin-surface-treatment-workshop-explore-45-mixed-media-techniques store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # PENGUIN Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed Media Techniques **Price:** $56.22 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PENGUIN Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed Media Techniques - **How much does it cost?** $56.22 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/307980295-penguin-surface-treatment-workshop-explore-45-mixed-media-techniques) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy PENGUIN Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed Media Techniques by McElroy, Darlene Olivia, Duran Wilson, Sandra online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: I have been a fan of Ms McElroy & Ms Wilson since I first got my artsy little hands on Image Transfer Workshop: Mixed Media Techniques for Successful Transfers. I value that book tremendously and was more than a little stoked when I heard they had another compilation on the way. As much as I adore Image Transfer Workshop, this new book is equally fantastic (just on different subject matter)! I cannot agree with the other reviewer about the illustrations, though. At all. I LOVE the photos and work used as examples. I don't care if it came from class students or so-called "professionals" - I thoroughly enjoyed all of it and in my opinion, each piece pictured serves as inspirational reiteration of the projects/ideas/techniques presented. Beyond the Introduction and a short instructional on How to Use This Book, there are two major sections: Techniques and Inspirational Projects. The Technique section in broken into three sub-categories: Additives (Aluminum Foil, Drawing Grounds, Ventilation Tape, Faux Encaustics, just to name a few), Resists (Rubbing Alcohol, Petroleum Jelly, Salt, White Craft Glue, etc), and Subtractive or Combination (Painted Leaf, Rust, Sanding, Tyvek, etc). With the Inspirational Projects section containing 4 additional projects spanning ten pages, resources, and an index, this book is as thorough as it is fun to read and look at. The photos clearly show how to use the suggested materials, as well as finished samples. Samples provide adequate examples of a technique, in my opinion. With all the parts I love about this book, advanced and experienced artists beware - I doubt you'll learn many (if any) new techniques. It's a great compilation of techniques, don't get me wrong. There just aren't any new-to-me techniques - although I always enjoy seeing new ways each technique can be presented and used. I like Surface Treatment Workshop because of the vast array of techniques it covers all in one place. On a final note, it's been my experience that if there is something in the book you have questions about or don't understand, emailing Ms McElroy will produce a thorough response, quickly. I'm really glad I got this book - as much for the cool techniques as for the wonderful photographs. Review: Moi aussi, c'est un livre que j'ai toujours sous la main. Il est d'une grande richesse pour explorer des techniques très variées et très bien expliquées. On a envie de les essayer tout de suite quant on voit, grâce aux photographies, tous les résultats différents que l'on peut obtenir avec les mêmes techniques. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #292,497 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #212 in Mixed Media #811 in Creativity #8,084 in Crafts & Hobbies | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (488) | | Dimensions | 21 x 0.8 x 27.7 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1440308241 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1440308246 | | Item weight | 573 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 128 pages | | Publication date | 3 May 2011 | | Publisher | North Light Books | ## Images ![PENGUIN Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed Media Techniques - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dn8Skif9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***. on 11 April 2011* I have been a fan of Ms McElroy & Ms Wilson since I first got my artsy little hands on Image Transfer Workshop: Mixed Media Techniques for Successful Transfers. I value that book tremendously and was more than a little stoked when I heard they had another compilation on the way. As much as I adore Image Transfer Workshop, this new book is equally fantastic (just on different subject matter)! I cannot agree with the other reviewer about the illustrations, though. At all. I LOVE the photos and work used as examples. I don't care if it came from class students or so-called "professionals" - I thoroughly enjoyed all of it and in my opinion, each piece pictured serves as inspirational reiteration of the projects/ideas/techniques presented. Beyond the Introduction and a short instructional on How to Use This Book, there are two major sections: Techniques and Inspirational Projects. The Technique section in broken into three sub-categories: Additives (Aluminum Foil, Drawing Grounds, Ventilation Tape, Faux Encaustics, just to name a few), Resists (Rubbing Alcohol, Petroleum Jelly, Salt, White Craft Glue, etc), and Subtractive or Combination (Painted Leaf, Rust, Sanding, Tyvek, etc). With the Inspirational Projects section containing 4 additional projects spanning ten pages, resources, and an index, this book is as thorough as it is fun to read and look at. The photos clearly show how to use the suggested materials, as well as finished samples. Samples provide adequate examples of a technique, in my opinion. With all the parts I love about this book, advanced and experienced artists beware - I doubt you'll learn many (if any) new techniques. It's a great compilation of techniques, don't get me wrong. There just aren't any new-to-me techniques - although I always enjoy seeing new ways each technique can be presented and used. I like Surface Treatment Workshop because of the vast array of techniques it covers all in one place. On a final note, it's been my experience that if there is something in the book you have questions about or don't understand, emailing Ms McElroy will produce a thorough response, quickly. I'm really glad I got this book - as much for the cool techniques as for the wonderful photographs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***Y on 5 December 2012* Moi aussi, c'est un livre que j'ai toujours sous la main. Il est d'une grande richesse pour explorer des techniques très variées et très bien expliquées. On a envie de les essayer tout de suite quant on voit, grâce aux photographies, tous les résultats différents que l'on peut obtenir avec les mêmes techniques. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***E on 3 January 2013* I have found this book a fantastic way of pushing my artwork in new directions. There are many ideas for approaches to paint which you would never have thought of before including techniques using common household items. It also covers some of the gels/mediums seen in art shops which I would not have thought about using before as I did not know how to use them to best effect. If you are an art student or teacher it should be a staple reference book. The instructions are easy to follow, photographs are clear and examples shown inspirational. ## Frequently Bought Together - Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed-Media Techniques - 101 Mixed Media Techniques: Master the fundamental concepts of mixed media art - Alternative Art Surfaces: Mixed-Media Techniques for Painting on More Than 35 Different Surfaces --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/307980295-penguin-surface-treatment-workshop-explore-45-mixed-media-techniques](https://www.desertcart.us/products/307980295-penguin-surface-treatment-workshop-explore-45-mixed-media-techniques) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*