Stencilling Made Easy (Made Easy Series) [Paperback]

Martin Penny (Editor), Susan Penny (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1998 | Series: Made Easy Series

Here's the ultimate introduction to the form, with instructions on cutting your own stencils and repairing damaged ones. Choose the right paint, and master highlighting and sponging techniques. Stencil tile, wood, metal, paper, and fabric by following the advice on preparing materials, fixing the paint, sealing surfaces, and covering mistakes. The array of beautiful projects, with patterns, includes: a Barge Roses Garden Set, jeweled cards and wrapping paper; Farmyard Tiles; a cat T-shirt and sneakers; and other charming items. 64 pages (all in color), 7 1/2 x 10 1/2.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

For a country-style approach to easy wearable or home decorative stenciling projects, Stencilling Made Easy is a good primer. Roses on a watering can and windowbox, cat faces on a T-shirt and sneakers, farm animals on terra-cotta tiles, ivy on a holiday table setting, hearts and checks on kitchen accessories, lacy patterns on wrapping paper and notecards--the surfaces are varied, even if the designs are somewhat mundane. The initial techniques section is quite useful, with brief but helpful coverage of making stencils, using different applicators and paint types, and tips for working on various surfaces (wood, metal, paper, fabric). Each of the step-by-step projects includes full templates. If you want a more sophisticated look, you'll prefer Simple Stamps and Stencils; if folk art's your choice, go with this title. --Amy Handy

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 071530562X
• ISBN-13: 978-0715305621
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,964,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)