Stencil 101: Make Your Mark with 25 Reusable Stencils and Step-by-Step Instructions

by Ed Roth

Customization is king. With this awesome, entirely original stencil collection anyone can learn to make their mark. Our handy portfolio format includes 25 reusable stencils along with tips and tricks for stenciling on all sorts of surfacesfrom walls and furniture to T-shirts, cards, and even cake! Stencil maverick Ed Roth has chosen his favorite designs, ranging from urban-cool boom boxes and power lines to naturally fanciful sparrows and branches. Simple instructions take readers step-by-step through the process while photographs provide ample inspiration. Best of all, these stencils can be used over and over again. Simply clean, dry, and store them in the pocket glued at back!

Genres: Art, Crafts, Nonfiction

46 pages, Paperback

First published September 3, 2008

Reviews

[Harmony Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provided exactly what it said it would: reusable stencils and instructions on how to use them on different mediums. I have used the stencils on several art projects and on clothing with great results. The book also inspired me to make stencils of my own which I have used to create t-shirts for friends.

[Margot Krekeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great how-to-do book on creating hand-made stencils and using stencils on various materials such as T-shirts, leather, mirrors, even food. Many very new and interesting project and design ideas. Detailed step-by-step project instructions (but I'd have loved to see more photos; would have made it even easier to follow the instructions)

[Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fresh and fabulous graffiti-inspired stencil designs for your home and wardrobe. Ed's style is urban and modern with a splash of 70s and 80s retro. The instructions are easy-to-follow for the beginner, and the project ideas are inspired enough to motivate an accomplished artist/crafter.

[Gila · Rating 1 out of 5]

Instead of providing pretty mainstream stencils and how to use them on shirts and your home walls, I wished this book contained a history of stencils in streetart and graffiti and actually taught me how to make your own stencils.