Used
Paperback
2000
$5.46
From furniture to floorcloths, walls to window treatments, stenciling adds beautiful patterns simply and inexpensively--without the daunting prospect of having to paint freehand. It allows the original finish to shine through and adds whimsy and interest to every corner. Start by learning all the basic techniques; then become inspired by a gallery of professional designs, including a Pineapple Firescreeen, Garden Room, Farmstead Bucket, Wild Animal Chest, and more. 12 projects include small personal items like a silk scarf and personal stationery, as well as a range of designs for the home: terra-cotta pots, a flower-accented wall cabinet, a cotton curtain with a bold, graphic border, and a classically styled dado rail among them. Includes traceable patterns. 96 pages (all in color), 7 1/2 x 10 1/2.
Used
Hardcover
1995
$3.25
A title in the Contemporary Crafts series, offering an historical overview of the subject, as well as a photographic gallery featuring the work of a range of contemporary artists. This guide to stencilling should enable the reader to create paint effects on wood, ceramics, paper and fabric. With step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, it shows how to personalize shop-bought items, such as furniture or clothes. Projects include a painted wooden cabinet, a garden trug, a canvas floorcloth, a decorated dado rail, muslin curtains and stationery. Information on basic stencilling techniques plus guidance on buying equipment and paint is included, as well as a list of stockists and suppliers.