The Best Stenciling Crafts & Hobbies Books 2025

1. Stencil Craft : Techniques for Fashion, Art and Home (Paperback)

The art and craft world is in love with the versatility, creativity and endless possibilities stencils provide. And right here is your all-access pass to learn how to create and use all types of stencils--from carefully cut Mylar to lace, leaves and other found objects. Using original, and even pre-made designs, you can create unique pillowcases... The art and craft world is in love with the versatility, creativity and endless possibilities stencils provide. And right here is your all-access pass to learn how to create and use all types of stencils--from carefully cut Mylar to lace, leaves and other found objects. Using original, and even pre-made designs, you can create unique pillowcases, tote bags, business cards, portraits and more. Create your own stencils from scratch: 14 stunning step-by-step demonstrations--from Day of the Dead messenger bags, to faux stone tile floor cloths, to full landscape paintings Exciting new products, techniques and special effects Expert tips--from which fabric paints to use for best results, to how to achieve crisp impressions with even the most delicate stencils Whether your style is sophisticated or funky--whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist looking to build your skills and expand your toolkit--you can make your mark and make your world gorgeous!

• Author: Margaret Peot • ISBN:9781440340116 • Format:Paperback • Publication Date:2015-06-16

2. Playing with Stencils : Exploring Repetition, Pattern, and Personal Designs

"Learn how to design and cut stencils from your own drawings or photographs with Playing with Stencils! You'll discover how a simple doodle or series of shapes can have great impact when made into a stencil. The projects run the gamut from ideas for walls, floors, rugs, furniture, stationery, and posters to cake and cupcake stencils, stencils to customize your bicycle and garage door, and even an outdoor mural! All the templates for the featured projects are included.Stencil art has been around for years, often used for home decorating and for simple crafts, but has gained current interest and cache due it's guerilla use as street art (often making a political statement), and has become a worldwide subculture. Stencil graffiti has given stencil art a new sheen of coolness. This book will show you how to incorporate that look into your work, your accessories, and your home. You'll become inspired to use stencils in your journaling, in collage, on fabric, on totes, and in art pieces designed to be hung on walls--and you will know how to create fantastic custom designs"--

Playing with Stencils

3. The Creative Stencil Source Book: 200 Inspiring and Original Motifs, Used [Paperback]

Egyptian motifs that turn a bathroom into an ancient dream. Pictures of clowns, jack-in-the-boxes, and dinosaurs to cheer a child's room. Mystic designs like a zodiac wheel for a sense of peace and harmony. Stencils bring atmosphere to every area in the home, wonderfully transforming walls, picture frames, vases, fabrics, and furniture. And with more than 200 inspiring patterns from the best-selling author of several stenciling books, there's something to suit every lifestyle and get creative juices flowing. Themes are drawn from classic period pieces, like heraldic beasts and shields; nature's flowers, fruits, and animals; the grace of the human form (including art nouveau dancers); boldly geometric abstractions; and locations around the world. With instructions on materials, techniques, and creating your own designs, here's the source for stenciling knowledge and inspiration. 144 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

The Creative Stencil Source Book : 200 Inspiring and Original Motifs, Used [Paperback]

4. Stencil Books: Folk Stencil Book, Used [Paperback]

Stencil Books: Folk Stencil Book by Jane Thomson; Louise Drayton

Stencil Books: Folk Stencil Book, Used [Paperback]

5. The Art of Decorative Paper Stencils 2 : Traveling with Stencils, Used [Paperback]

Paper artists, papercrafters, cardmakers, collage artists, and scrapbookers are always looking for unique and exciting ways to embellish and enhance their work. The Art of Decorative Paper Stencils 2 provides crafters with a range of instruction and inspiration to create beautiful stencils inspired by your travels. Paper stencil art is a traditional craft with a long history in Japan. Kanako Yaguchi, a successful paper stencil artist, bases her new techniques on the classic methods, bringing this ancient art to a modern audience. The Art of Decorative Paper Stencils 2 includes images inspired by the author's travels to Japan, the United States, Jamaica, Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria. Each project includes detailed and illustrated step-by-step instructions. There are also instructions and ideas for attractive home d?cor projects that reflect your travels.

The Art of Decorative Paper Stencils 2 : Traveling with Stencils, Used [Paperback]

6. Stencilling and 3-D Work (Letts Guides to Sugarcraft) [Hardcover - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Sarah Gleave, a cake decorator with a range of designs, shows how stencilling can achieve professional results.

Stencilling and 3-D Work (Letts Guides to Sugarcraft), Used [Hardcover]

7. Stencil Me In [Spiral-bound - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Bold silhouettes are bursting out all over, enlivening everything from home furnishings and gift items to fashion and accessories. They look fabulous--and stenciling is a simple, wonderful way to achieve that exciting graphic style. Not only does this refreshingly modern book provide boundless inspiration and instruction on the craft, but it actually includes 28 removable acetate and laser-cut stencils to use on everything from t-shirts to pillows. Beginners will learn how to apply the stencils to diverse surfaces, working with materials ranging from paint and ink to spray, etching cream, and even bleach. See how to combine colors, do overlays, create masks, and produce personalized, handmade stencils. And, when things don't go exactly as planned, there's a helpful troubleshooting section to turn to. But the real fun comes with the wildly creative projects for walls, furniture, tote bags, leg warmers, and more. Each enclosed stencil is showcased on at least three items using a variety of styles and techniques. So whether it's a skyscraper silhouette or pop-art flowers, a retro robot or a graphic grouping of birds, these cool patterns will flood readers with ideas!

Stencil Me In, Used [Spiral-bound]

8. A Treasury of Stencil Designs for Artists and Craftsmen (Dover Books on Nature), Used [Paperback]

Florals, geometrics, corners, borders, children, more, used by Pennsylvania Railroad. Victorian, Art Nouveau styles. 266 designs.

A Treasury of Stencil Designs for Artists and Craftsmen, Used [Paperback]

9. Better Homes and Gardens Country Stenciling, Used [Paperback]

Published by Meredith Corporation, Iowa, Better Homes and Gardens.

Better Homes and Gardens Country Stenciling, Used [Paperback]

10. Creative Stenciling & Decorative Techniques [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. This introduction to stencilling contains step-by-step instructions, advice on equipment and handy tips. After experimenting with a selection of mixed media projects it is possible to progress into more specialized projects.

Creative Stencilling and Decorative Techniques : Over 30 Projects and 1000 Templates, Used [Paperback]