Stencil Style

by JocelynKerrHolding (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.24

  Crisp lines and delightful designs set stenciling apart from other art forms. Find everything you need to know to start stenciling right, plus plenty of photos and illustrations for inspiration. Cutting and create stencils, then compose a design and choose colors for the right effect. Practice shading with a butterfly, rows of bows, a Roman vine, and oak leaves. Special tips on how to achieve a trompe l'oeil illusion take stenciling to new heights, while techniques like ragging and sponging give a unique, softer look. Let your imagination run wild with dozens of designs and projects, such as stenciled terra-cotta pots and fleur-de-lis ceramic tiles. Cover your walls with snowflakes, or create 3-dimensional molding. 160 pages (all in color), 7 1/2 x 10.