Stencil, Paint and Block Print Projects (Decorating furniture) by Sheila McGraw (3-Oct-2002) Paperback

by Sheila McGraw

Decorating Stencil, Paint and Block Print Projects is part of a four book series on Decorating Furniture based on Sheila McGraw's highly successful Painting & Decorating Furniture series that has sold over 40,000 copies. Booklist called this volume "Quite probably the best general instruction on furniture decoration that exists."With these four books as guides, anyone can decorate furniture like a professional. Each book contains complete, easy-to-follow instructions and hundreds of step-by-step color photographs. The extensive range of projects and techniques provides something for every taste. Stencilingstencil patterns includedcutting stencilsnew techniques - free form and reverse-stenciling, stenciling with metallic leaftransfers for intricate imagesPaint Treatmentssponging, smooshing and other texturescracklemetallics and patinasall about paint and craft supplies and their propertiesBlock Printinghow to make block printsall about paints and glazesrustic printsborders and vinesprinting on stained woodprinting on a painted backgroundAlso a full section on making and repairing chair seats and cushions

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First published September 7, 2002