Illustrated Step-by-step Guide to Stencilling and Stamping

This title shows you how to decorate and personalize every room of your home with beautiful stencil and stamp techniques for interiors, furniture, storage, fabrics, china and accessories.You can use simple ideas and strong designs to add patterns and tones to walls, floors, furnishings, fabrics, paper, china and glass.You can learn to make fabulous and original stamps and stencils, mix a palette, and apply paint effectively.Traditional techniques are brought up to date with contemporary ideas for bathrooms, bedrooms, children's rooms, accessories, furniture and storage.Step-by-step photographs and concise instructions show how each project should look at every stage.Stencilling and stamping are two great home decorating techniques that are quick and easy to master.These tried-and-tested skills can be used to add instant impact, design and a sense of style all around the house.All that's needed is a pot of paint, a brush, and a stencil or a stamp.This comprehensive and stylish book is an authoritative sourcebook of more than 160 stunning, original ideas and practical skills, and presents all you need to know clearly and concisely in one handy volume. Whether you want to add simple decorative details for the finishing touch to a room scheme, introduce large-scale redecoration of a main room, or are looking for craft projects for a rainy day, this inspirational volume offers a wealth of ideas for everyone.