Stencil, Paint and Block Print Projects

The four Furniture Decorating books are based on the author's highly successful Painting & Decorating Furniture that has sold over 40,000 copies worldwide. Booklist magazine called it "quite probably the best general introduction on furniture decoration that exists." With these four books as guides, anyone can decorate furniture like a professional. This volume teaches time-tested block printing techniques and inspires with new and original treatments, whether you are a novice or a professional. - Stencilling - Stencil patterns - Cutting stencils - New techniques - Freeform - - Reverse-stencilling - Using metallic leaf - Transfers for intricate images - - Paint treatments - Sponging, smooshing and other textures - Crackle - - Metallics and patinas - Paint & craft supplies - Block printing - Paints & glazes - - Rustic prints - Borders & vines - Printing on stained wood/printed backgrounds -