Jan Dressler's Guide to Beautiful Stenciling
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Book Overview
Self-styled "stencil diva" Jan Dressler tells beginners everything they need to know to get started, gives experienced stencilers new techniques, and even enlightens experts with unique tricks that make the work go faster. Each page explodes with color, creativity, information on the basics, and exquisite projects. Paint a continuous frieze of antique roses, a beautiful bordered floorcloth, a checkerboard wallpaper repeat, and much more. These techniques are so simple, easy to master, and appealingly illustrated that even the most timid home decorator will feel a surge of confidence as soon as she completes her very first stencil.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:140271033X
ISBN13:9781402710339
Release Date:April 2004
Publisher:Sterling Publishing (NY)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:1.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 8.7" x 11.2"
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Crafts Crafts & Hobbies Crafts & Hobbies Papercrafts, Stamping & Stenciling StencilingCustomer Reviews
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WOW! I wish I could give 10 stars!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Jan Dressler is absolutely amazing! She explains everything you need to know in easy to understand language without making you feel like you are in preschool. Her pictures are colorful and whimsical. I have done a little stenciling and it was okay. My very first project after reading this book was a very complicated and detailed stencil (trompe l'oeil) across an entire wall. I could not believe how fabulous it looked! Family and friends are just about speechless when they see my wall. Jan has her own line of stencils which are fabulous but she also gives information on other stencil companies in the book. She tells you what to look for when buying stencils. If you don't get a good stencil, your results will be awful. I can not recommend this book enough. If you only buy one book in your life about decorating your walls, BUY THIS ONE!
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