A 10th Anniversary Sale book!Stencils With StyleAuthor: Visser, JillFrom Charmaine: Why have plain walls? Decorate hollowcore doors, windowframes, turn an old wood or plywood floor into a work of art..all with simple stenciling. You don't have to be an artist, stencils allow you to create beautiful patterns to decorate or finish off walls simply or add interest without expensive treatments. Turn old furniture, tables into objects you are proud to keep. Plain sheetrock walls can benefit from these techniques, and stencils on earthen or strawbale walls add charm and beauty to an owner built home. I originally looked at this book as a choice for redoing my own boring brown hollowcore closet doors, and really liked the ideas they present. ++++++++++++++++ Overview: Elevating their craft to an art, stenciling masters Jill Visser and Michael Flinn demonstrate how the tasteful use of colorful patterns, coupled with the application of contemporary paint techniques, can produce stunning results throughout the home. Filled with inspirational examples of how stenciling can add an exciting dimension to every room, as well as practical advice on choosing colors and design to create atmosphere, this is an essential addition to any decorative arts shelf. Additional chapters explain how to stencil floors, furniture, and fabrics, create trompe l'oeil effects, and how to maximize specific architectural features. Publisher: Bulfinch Press ISBN: 0821227335 ··· Hardcover ··· 128 pages. |