The Art of Stenciling

by Hickey, Mary

• ISBN13: 9781564773043
• ISBN10: 1564773043
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Martingale & Co Inc

Summary

From sprucing up an outdated piece of furniture to transforming an entire room into a lavish retreat, this comprehensive resource reveals how to add personality to any decor with the surprisingly simple craft of stenciling. Even beginners can quickly learn to stencil on surfaces throughout the home, from fabric and furniture to walls and floors.
-- Over 30 simple-to-sophisticated stenciling projects for chairs, dressers, cabinets, lampshades, mirrors, and even quilts
-- Classic to contemporary motifs, from ribbons and flowers, raspberries, and Southwest designs to blue-and-white dishes, ivy swags, and sun, moon, and star patterns
-- Step-by-step guidance for making stencils and creating special effects, plus full-size, easy-to-trace patterns for each project

Table of Contents

Preface	4	(1)
Introduction	5	(1)
Supplies	6	(3)
Design Suggestions	9	(1)
TECHNIQUES	10	(6)
Using the Stencil Designs in This Book	10	(1)
Making Your Own Stencils	10	(1)
Transferring Your Design	10	(1)
Cutting the Stencils	11	(1)
Preparing Surfaces for Stenciling	11	(1)
Centering	11	(1)
Marking Vertical or Horizontal Spaces	11	(1)
Marking Wall Borders	11	(1)
Planning Motif Colors	12	(1)
Working with Background Colors	12	(1)
Applying the Paint	12	(2)
Applying Acrylic Paint	13	(1)
Applying Crayon Paint	13	(1)
Applying Spray Paint	14	(1)
Creating Special Effects	14	(1)
Cleaning Up	15	(1)
Cleaning Brushes	15	(1)
Cleaning Stencils	15	(1)
Cleaning Palettes	15	(1)
PROJECTS	16	(54)
Bird Collection	18	(8)
Small Chest	20	(2)
Low-Sew Stenciled Quilt	22	(1)
Wall Border	23	(1)
Chest with Cherry Knobs	24	(1)
Rocker	24	(1)
Bed	25	(1)
Sun, Moon, and Stars Collection	26	(4)
Chest	28	(1)
Rocker	29	(1)
Ribbons and Flowers Collection	30	(4)
Dresser	32	(1)
Mirror	32	(1)
Wall Border	32	(1)
Lampshade	33	(1)
Chair	33	(1)
Raspberries Collection	34	(6)
Cornice	36	(2)
Desk	38	(1)
Wall Border	39	(1)
Chair	39	(1)
Blue Dish Collection	40	(6)
Table	42	(1)
Chairs	42	(1)
Wall Border	43	(1)
China Cabinet	44	(2)
Oak Leaf and Acorn Collection	46	(4)
Table	48	(1)
Table Linens	48	(1)
Wall Border and Chair	49	(1)
Hutch	49	(1)
Southwest Collection	50	(4)
Wall Design	52	(1)
Chest	53	(1)
Ivy Swags and Bird Collection	54	(4)
Desk	56	(1)
Wall Border	57	(1)
Nautical Collection	58	(4)
Bed	60	(1)
Valance	61	(1)
Lampshade	61	(1)
Wall Design	61	(1)
Wave Collection	62	(4)
Floor	64	(1)
Valances	65	(1)
Kitchen Coffee Collection	66	(4)
Wall Quilt	68	(2)
Stencil Designs	70	(26)
About the Author	96