Stenciling: Ideas and Decorating Techniques [Paperback]

Better Homes and Gardens Books (Author), Linda Hallam (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Better Homes & Gardens | Publication Date: January 1, 2001

Top designers stencil and stamp. Now home decorators can get the same look—affordably.

Decorating ideas plus stenciled and stamped motifs for every room in the house—including kids’ rooms, nurseries, baths, entries, and outdoor spaces.

26 artist-designed custom stencil and stamp patterns.

23 how-to projects with step-by-step photography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens; 1 edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696211157
• ISBN-13: 978-0696211157
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,596,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good idea book but..., February 14, 2002

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Y. Leventhal (Oak Hill, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stenciling: Ideas and Decorating Techniques (Paperback)

This book has some really interesting (and complex) examples of various rooms decorated with stencils. It also comes with some of the stencil patterns at the end of the book. But as a beginner, I find some basic information missing (and had to get another book as a result). This book assumes that one understands the basics of painting and stencilling.It does not explain, for example, what kind of paint does one use on walls vs on furniture. Despite the beautiful pillow on the cover, the book does NOT cover stencilling on fabric at all. And if one does not want to take on an elaborate project to cover all the walls of a room, there is no example on simple projects (such as adding just a border). If you are artistic, experienced with painting and stencilling and can visualize the results, this book is good.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars everything you wanted to know about stenciling, March 1, 2001

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rita (Potomac, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stenciling: Ideas and Decorating Techniques (Paperback)

I bought 3 stenciling books. I have to say that this book was the most helpful. Not only does the book feature completed examples, but it also provides stencils as well as a resource directory. Many of the ideas are easy for the beginner that is eager to delve into creative home improvement projects. As a noive painter myself, I found the insturctions and layout very easy to understand....it is definitely a purchase you will be glad you made!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and chic, August 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Stenciling: Ideas and Decorating Techniques (Paperback)

Fresh colors and designs give this book a current look. I'm always looking for new paint finishes to try in my home, and this book has given me new ideas, patterns, and complete instructions.