Stenciling the Arts & Crafts Home

Stenciling the Arts & Crafts Home

<p>Stenciling the Arts & Crafts Home by stencil guru Amy Miller is a complete guide on how to create and use Arts & Crafts stencils to create authentic décor in craftsman-style homes.</p> <p>The art of stenciling has been around for hundreds of years, but was truly embraced at the turn of the twentieth century. Stenciling was adopted by many, and was a widely used and popular decorative art during the Arts & Crafts period. Unique stylized designs could be customized and applied in any room of the home-adorning the frieze, curtains, portiers, pillows, and even table linens. Stenciling is enjoying a revival in popularity today; this decorative art has unlimited color and pattern options not available through mass-marketed wallpapers and linens. Stenciling the Arts & Crafts Home preserves the artistry forever in full color examples, and serves as an invaluable resource as this forgotten art experiences a revival.</p> <p>Stenciling the Arts & Crafts Home includes:</p> <p>The History of Stenciling in the Arts and Crafts Period</p> <p>A Comprehensive Materials List (including paints and brushes)</p> <p>A Collection of Beautiful Designs </p> <p>Info on Choosing Authentic Colors and Hues</p> <p>The Right Techniques (including layout, shading, blending, marbling)</p> <p>Plus: A "Frequently Asked Questions" section</p>