Stencil 101: Make Your Mark with 25 Reusable Stencils and Step-by-Step Instructions [Paperback]

Ed Roth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 3, 2008

Customization is king. With this awesome, entirely original stencil collection anyone can learn to make their mark. Our handy portfolio format includes 25 reusable stencils along with tips and tricks for stenciling on all sorts of surfacesfrom walls and furniture to T-shirts, cards, and even cake! Stencil maverick Ed Roth has chosen his favorite designs, ranging from urban-cool boom boxes and power lines to naturally fanciful sparrows and branches. Simple instructions take readers step-by-step through the process while photographs provide ample inspiration. Best of all, these stencils can be used over and over again. Simply clean, dry, and store them in the pocket glued at back!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Graphic designer Ed Roth founded the business Stencil1 in Brooklyn in 2005. His iconic reusable stencils have been praised by many, including Martha Stewart, ReadyMade, and the New York Times.

Product Details

• Paperback: 46 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811864723
• ISBN-13: 978-0811864725
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ed Roth is a designer and artist who lives in Brooklyn, NY. Ed founded the business Stencil1 in 2004 after running an art gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Ed is the author of two books published by Chronicle Books: Stencil 101 and Stencil 101 Decor. His iconic stencil illustrations have been used and praised by many including Martha Stewart, coolhunting.com, Readymade magazine and The New York Times. While Ed runs Stencil1 he also consults with design companies and ad agencies on creating custom stencils for large brands such as Hugo Boss and also advises on strategic guerrilla marketing. More projects with Chronicle Books are in the works.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Stencils on Glossy Cardstock plus Project Ideas... Love It!, July 1, 2009

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Francie Horton (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stencil 101: Make Your Mark with 25 Reusable Stencils and Step-by-Step Instructions (Paperback)

Stencil 101 by Ed Roth is one of those books that encourages you to tear out its pages. It contains 25 reusable stencils on glossy cardstock. And the very day it came in the mail my son was already pulling out the stencils and using them on a wooden case that was just screaming out for customization. And, hey, if something passes the teen boy test for coolness it must be pretty special. And he must be somebody special, too, because I let him use the book before I did.

I know it's been said so many times that it's ridiculous but really... these aren't your granny's stencils. You won't find any English ivy or country geese here. We're talking muscle cars and luchadores.

At the beginning is a brief history of stenciling and then a nice chapter on the basic stuff needed to get started. Then the author shows several projects using the stencils in the book. I wanted the book just for my journal pages but now I'm thinking my kitchen cabinets need an edgier look to them.

The book has a nice expandable pocket in the back to keep your used stencils in. As I mentioned earlier the stencils are on cardstock, glossy on both sides so you can flip them either way. They should hold up to many many sprays. Even after you pull out the stencil there is a page left in the book that shows the design so you can still flip through the book to know what designs you have without digging them all out of the pocket. Or if it came down to it and you lost your stencil and were too cheap to buy another you could scan the image and cut another.

Speaking of buying stencils, Ed has lots of them available at his website, Stencil [...] He also has his own line of spray inks. And don't forget to check out the awesome how-to videos while you're there.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for crafters!, April 14, 2009

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Kathy Cano-Murillo "The Crafty Chica" (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stencil 101: Make Your Mark with 25 Reusable Stencils and Step-by-Step Instructions (Paperback)

I've been a fan of Stencil1 stencils long before this book came out, and was absolutely delighted to see this collection in one handy set. The ideas are endless and the designs clean and classic. I love how the stencils are glossy so they wipe clean and can be used repeatedly. I recently took the book on my annual craft cruise and the cruisers LOVED them too. We used them on everything from fabric books to shrines and clothing. Excited to see what Ed comes up with next!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SO PRETTY!, April 16, 2009

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J. Chen "simplychen.com" (NYC-USA/Nanjing-CHINA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stencil 101: Make Your Mark with 25 Reusable Stencils and Step-by-Step Instructions (Paperback)

i made a stenciled tote bag with Ed's face on it! i love ED! and i love STENCILS! and everything just looks so cute and creative and personalized, it's alot cheaper and way more fun. especially if you wanna find something to bond with your kids, or a fun group project for a class of children, or a crafty pastime to share with some old lady at the Senior Citizen home who has no family or friends- GO volunteer to brighten up their day!
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