Product Description

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 decor in craftsman-style homes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1132868 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-17
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

From the Inside Flap
Stenciling the Arts & Crafts
Amy A. Miller
The beauty of stencils created during the Arts and Crafts period is well-known, and many homeowners want to capture that unique look in their own homes.
Stenciling the Arts & Crafts Home is a clear, simple guide to creating beautiful rooms and accessories for even the most nervous beginner.
With wit and wisdom, author Amy Miller guides you through the set up, choosing your color scheme, materials and paints, and actual application. Included are vintage catalog illustrations and full-color photographs, exploring the world of Arts & Crafts stenciling. Using this book, any homeowner can become a stenciler and any room can be beautified.

From the Back Cover
A comprehensive guide to Arts & Crafts stenciling, including:
History of stenciling during the Arts & Crafts movement.
Materials list for beginning stencilers.
Advice on preparation and planning.
Full-color photographs of step-by-step instructions
Discussions on color, techniques and various surfaces
Common questions and answers, plus a troubleshooting guide.
Complete resource section.

About the Author
Amy Miller is a self-described "Stencil Goddess" and works passionately towards preserving and promoting this unique art. Miller is the founder of Trimble River Studio and Design, specializing in vintage stenciling from the Arts & Crafts movement. Miller travels frequently to attend shows and hold workshops on stenciling. She lives in Wisconsin.