Jan Dressler's Guide to Beautiful Stenciling

Name: Jan Dressler's Guide to Beautiful Stenciling
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ISBN: 9781402727771

ISBN-10: 1402727771

ISBN-13: 9781402727771

Edition: 2005

Authors: Jan Dressler

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Self-styled "stencil diva" Jan Dressler tells beginners everything they need to know to get started, gives experienced stencillers new techniques, and even enlightens experts with unique tricks that make the work go faster. Each page explodes with colour, creativity, information on the basics, and exquisite projects. Paint a continuous frieze of antique roses, a beautiful bordered floorcloth, a checkerboard wallpaper repeat, and much more. These techniques are so simple, easy to master, and appealingly illustrated that even the most timid home decorator will feel a surge of confidence as soon as she completes her very first stencil. Each page explodes with colour and creativity - from…

Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Publication date: 8/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.166
Language: English



Stencil Stuff


What's a Stencil?


Shopping for Stencils


Anatomy of a Stencil


Water-based Paints


Oil-based Paints


Brushes


Sponge Products


Tools of the Trade


Diva's Stenciling Techniques


Diva Color Theory


Diva's Definitive Technique


Loading the Brush


Stenciling 101


Quick Fix


Using Paint Creams


Cleaning Brushes


Cleaning Stencils


Stencil Projects


Base Coat Basics


Surface Repairs


Borders



Continuous Frieze



Tightly Registered Borders



Bordered Floorcloth


Planning for a Motif Frieze or Border



Random Ivy Border


Allovers Repeats



Stone Block Wall



Damask Wallpaper Repeat on Easy Pearly Faux Finish



Mirror Image Wallpaper Repeat



Checkerboard Wallpaper Repeat


Trompe L'oeil Stenciling



Trompe L'oeil Niche



Acanthus Vase



Cottage Creeper


More Tips from the Diva


Checkerboard Allover Pattern


Acknowledgments & Index