Decorative Stenciling & Stamping [antikvár]

STENCILING AND STAMPING Introduction STENCILING AND STAMPING provide Customized ways to apply patterns to walls, furniture, and fabrics. You can choose among a wide range of patterns and a virtually unlimited variety of styles. Both of these techniques have been in use since ancient times in many different cultures, often originally for fabric decoration. For example, eariy people of the Fijian islands cut stencils from the tough leaves of the banana. The Japanese often created stencils from the bark of the mulberry tree. Stamping has its roots in a broad range of traditions, which provide rich inspiration for modern stamping. Ancient Mexican stamps were made from clay. In both Africa and Indonesia, stamps were and are still cai-ved from wood. Using StencU Brushes ABOW. This most traditional type of stenciling (see pp. 38-43) can he used for all styles of design, from formal Victorian designs to folk art, depending on the method and colors that you choose. You apply a small amount of paint with a short-bristled stencil brush, either by stippling, wiping, or sivirling on the paint. This tray was done with the wiped brush technique to give the apples a three-dimensional look. Using Rollers ABOVE This quick technique (seepp. 44-47) tvorks especially well on tvalls and for large, open areas of stenciling. You coat a sponge roller with paint, wipe off the excess, then roll the paint over the stencil. The results vary from solid to lightly textured, depending on hoiv bard, and how many times, you roll the paint on. This wall design - a pattern inspired by Chinese wallpaper ivas rolled in blue over white.