TT270.G36

Includes index Includes illustrations in colour "Previously published as part of a large volume, / The Complete Book of Decorative Stencilling / "

Introduction Stencilling styles Stencilling Basics Stencilling equipment Brushes and paints How to make a stencil Applying colour Registration marks One-off and reverse stencils Variations on a theme Preparing and finishing The Projects Bronze chair Scandinavian chair Painted drawers Train toy box Hawaiian hibiscus cabinet Celtic knot box Daisy stool Tea table African bedside chest Striped table and chairs Flower power chair Organza cushion Fifties rose cushions Dragonfly curtain Rainforest curtains Zodiac cafe curtain Citrus roller blind Garden shadows blind Rose tablecloth Summer quilt cover Feather throw Love pillows Seashell beach bag Gingerbread apron Amish floorcloth Gilded lampshade Elizabethan lampshade Gold leaf picture frame Art nouveau hatbox Citrus fruit tray Gilded candles Leaf-etched vase Templates Index

"How to decorate every room in your home with creative and simple stencil designs Features over 30 creative projects for furniture, storage, soft furnishings and accessories More than 400 colour photographs illustrate the projects step by step at every stage so you can see exactly what you are aiming to achieve Everthing you need to know about materials, equipment and techniques including how to make a stencil, mixing and applying colour and preparing and finishing surfaces Projects include a luxurious Organza Cushion, a smart Seashell Beach Bag and an African Bedside Chest Includes an extensive templates section to help you achieve professional-looking results" From backcover