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 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, detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs, design ideas, painting tips, a variety of projects, and more. Hidden lay-flat spiral binding for easy use.