Download or read book Playing with Stencils written by Amy Rice and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIV With 20 clever step-by-step projects and a stunning gallery of inspirational stencil designs from leading artists,Playing With Stencilswill leave you ready to stencil just about anything. You will design floor tiles stencils inspired by German paper-cutting, you will stencil furniture, shower curtains, a floor cloth, planters, a wall canvas, wallpaper, and even a cake. You will make paper dolls with clothing, stencil beautiful “lace� stationery, stencil custom yardage to use for simple upholstery projects or pillows, make a concert poster, and even stencil a faux rag rug! Stencil art has been around for years, often used for home decorating and for simple crafts, but has gained current interest and cache due it's guerilla use as street art (often making a political statement), and has become a worldwide subculture. Stencil graffiti has given stencil art a new sheen of coolness. This book will show you how to incorporate that look into your work, your accessories, and your home. You’ll become inspired to use stencils in your journaling, in collage, on fabric, on totes, and in art pieces designed to be hung on walls—and you will know how to create fantastic custom designs./div

Download or read book Modern Stencils written by Nicolette Tabram and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to stencil with 35 bright and contemporary projects. Learn how to stencil with 35 bright and contemporary projects. Nicolette Tabram’s designs are inspired by her travels and textile designs of the world. She shows you how to work with a wide range of stencils, tells you all you need to know about repeating pattern, and includes tips for variations and how to develop your technique. Update your home with colorful pieces: create an inlay-effect painted cupboard; a graphic floral chair; a batik design denim apron; contemporary painted tiles; a Mexican-inspired canvas bag; a monochrome Dhurrie rug, and much more. Many of the projects would make great gifts, too, so why not make some Southwestern notebooks for all your friends, or Scandi-folk napkins for a dinner party. You will soon see the potential for embellishing surfaces with creative stencils wherever you go!

Download or read book Rennie Mackintosh Inspirations in Embroidery written by Dorothy Wood and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2004-02-19 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow School of 1880–1920 produced some of the most enduring and inspiring decorative designs, which still influence designers in the 21st century. Here the timeless classic motifs of Mackintosh and the Glasgow School are transferred to embroidered items for the home by leading embroiderer Dorothy Wood. Some 20 projects are covered, complete with detailed instructions, step-by-step photography of key techniques, and over 80 photographs of the finished items. The book covers the history of the movement and the various crafts that it was applied to, including enamel work, stained glass, bookbinding and metal work. It also examines the motifs most often associated with this style, including elongated organic forms, plant forms based on early herbals and attenuated, stylized female figures. The projects include wall hangings, cushions, throws, screens, table linen, scarves, bags and bed linen, using natural materials in the soft pastel colours of the period. Techniques covered include machine embroidery, appliqué, stained glass appliqué, reverse appliqué, black binding, braid work, couching, satin stitch, drawn thread work and stencilling.

Download or read book Folk Art Cut and Use Stencils written by Theodore Menten and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scores of authentic early American patterns for stenciling — birds, florals, sleighs, much more. Decorate walls, floors, furniture, and other flat surfaces. Also applicable to needlework, wood burning, and other crafts. 77 designs. Introduction. Instructions.

Download or read book The Stencilled House written by Lyn Le Grice and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1990-10-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both a practical manual and a gorgeous visual treat, The Stenciled House is a look inside the author's home with each chapter devoted to a particular room and its stenciled features. Includes how-to and reference sections on stenciling walls, floors, curtains, furniture, and fabric coverings. 400 color photographs and drawings.

Download or read book Stencilling written by Joanne Malone and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1993 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stencilling is a simple yet stunning way of adding color and flair to walls, clothes, furniture, linen, and more. Clear instructions and simple techniques provide the guidance needed to achieve delightful results on fabric, wood, or plaster.

Download or read book Arts and Crafts Stencilling written by W. G. Sutherland and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arts & Crafts Stencilling is the perfect companion for a bungalow update or for a contemporary Arts & Crafts-style home.

Download or read book The Art of Decorative Paper Stencils 2 written by Kanako Yaguchi and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Art of Creative Watercolor written by Danielle Donaldson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to your watercolor happy place! The world of Danielle Donaldson is as wondrous as a jar full of fireflies. Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations, artful arrangements and endearing quirkiness. In this book, you'll learn how to partner with the wonderfully spontaneous medium of watercolor to create your own brand of magic. Start by creating a handmade journal, then follow exercises and start-to-finish projects to fill it with illustrations that are small in size but big on color. Along the way, Danielle shares her fresh takes on color theory, perspective, composition and more. Designed to get your brush moving, this book makes practice feel like play. It's a one-of-a-kind journey for any artist wishing to tap into the utter joy of watercolor painting and make it a cherished part of your daily life. Inside you'll find: • Imaginative techniques that help you override perfectionist tendencies while making the most of watercolor's unpredictable nature • An inventive approach (using scraps of paper, ribbon and other ephemera) for more creative color choices • A simple strategy that makes drawing new subjects less intimidating and more fun • Sweet ways to add hand lettering to your artwork • Inspirational exercises that make finding subjects to paint as easy as A-B-C "Don't underestimate the giddiness you feel when you mindlessly grab a color and mix it with another and create the most beautiful wash ever!" --p43

Download or read book Stencilling Made Easy written by Joanna Sheen and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Trompe L Oeil Murals Using Stencils written by Melanie Royals and published by Northlight. This book was released on 2000 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers step-by-step instructions for creating trompe l'oeil murals using stencils and includes advice on tools, paints, and stenciling techniques.

Download or read book The Complete Stenciling Handbook written by Sandra Buckingham and published by Firefly Publishing. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with the simple stencil - a template that lets you easily create a painted shape on a surface and allows you to repeat the exact pattern wherever and as often as you wish - renowned stenciller Sandra Buckingham literally transforms the world around her. In The Complete Stencilling Handbook, she teaches us to do the same. A compendium of the latest techniques, tools, equipment and materials, Buckingham's book presents innovative methods and products that have taken stencilling from a rustic craft to a breathtaking art form. With infectious enthusiasm for her subject, she explores the full range of stencilling styles and techniques that have emerged over the past 15 years: - shading - paint effects - traditional borders - all-over patterns - freeform stencilling - projection stencilling - imitation textiles - architectural elements - fake marquetry - glass and ceramic tiles - floor treatments - lettering and stencilling on fabric and paper - Covers latex and oil paints, additives, matting agents, glazes, spray paints, wood stains, binders, solvents and thinners and finish coats. In full colour with nearly 1000 colour photographs and illustrations throughout.

Download or read book Projection Stenciling written by Linda Buckingham and published by Hartley & Marks Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You will be inspired and thrilled by the images you can create using Projection Stenciling. This new technique, created by Linda Buckingham and Leslie Bird, overcomes the design limitations and expense that, unfortunately, can exist with traditional stenciling methods. Now you can turn almost any image into a design of any size...to be stenciled onto virtually any surface. Want to turn a photo of your dog into a stencil, animate your child's room with a one-of-a-kind mural, or create "etched" glass mirrors and "inlaid" wood tabletops? You can do all this, easily and economically, with Projection Stenciling as your guide. More complex projects used to cost hundreds, even thousands, of dollars using commercial stencils and were limiting in terms of the time required and designs available. Now your tool chest can be as simple as a roll of freezer paper, a felt pen, access to a photocopier and some basic stenciling supplies. Light projectors, easy to rent and surprisingly inexpensive to buy, make this technique even easier. Inside this beautiful, full-color book, you will find the tools and techniques of Projection Stenciling, step-by-step instructions for over 40 projects and the inspiration to embark on your own designs - all guided by the lively banter of the authors, Linda and Leslie. Beginning and experienced crafters alike can realize transformations of personal space and household belongings within just a few hours. With Projection Stenciling, your imagination is the only limit!

Download or read book The Papercraft Ideas Book written by Jessica Baldry and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the most exciting works in paper being made around the world today. Bursting with ideas for papercraft subjects, methods and styles, this book is a visual feast and source of inspiration for artists of all abilities looking to expand their papercraft skills. Discover more than 80 stunning papercraft artworks by contemporary, international artists, and reinvigorate your own practice with the help of their diverse and innovative approaches. Techniques include 3D collage, paper marbling and paper quilling, as well as stitching onto paper, paper embossing and traditional papercutting. Through countless tips and guidance, you'll be empowered to work with paper, expand your creativity and create art that is original and exciting.

Download or read book Wearable Decorative Stencilling written by Joanne Malone and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1997 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stencilling can transform ordinary fabrics into one-of-a-kind, extraordinary works of art. With the more than 50 projects included here, even a complete novice can create beautiful clothing, accessories, and decorative items. All of the basics of the craft are explained, including choosing supplies, preparing fabrics, cutting stencils, creating designs, and selecting color palettes. Dress up plain bathroom towels with a colorful bouquet of flowers, cheerful anchors, or pretty seashells. Give a child's room a new look with a jungle-themed comforter and lampshade. Brighten children's clothes with such fun designs as a frog, a train engine, or balloons. Add sparkle to a denim vest with a golden sun; paint "lace" onto a basic dress; even make a wedding dress! There are designs for table linens, a baby's layette, mother-daughter ensembles, scarves, and more. Fun, simple, and inexpensive, stencilling is the perfect way to indulge in the latest fashion crazes, change the look of your home, and explore your creativity. Sterling 144 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

Download or read book Glorious Stencilling written by Elaine Green and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Stencilled Home written by Helen Morris and published by B. T. Batsford Limited. This book was released on 1998 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Stencilled Home provides the inspiration and the stencilling know-how to revolutionise the interior of your own home. Each chapter focuses on one of 13 themed rooms - from the sumptuous red and gold warmth of the Arabian Nights Bedroom, to the cooler navy-blue Nautical Bathroom with its mural compass of gold, to the soft Grecian Hallway with its repeating anthemion motif and the sophisticated colour scheme of muted greys and creams. Each room includes a description of its stencil elements, colour photographs of the interior, a step-by-step project sequence exploring an individual stencilling technique and a stencil pack to trace straight from the page.