The New Stencil Book, with Over 40 Stencil Motifs to Cut Out and Trace.

London, UK Conran: Octopus , 1998. Hardcover First Edition (1998), so stated. First Edition (1998), so stated. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Book shows former bookseller's rubber stamp at the front free endpaper; free of any other ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels; very light shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards; a small, superficial bump at bottom edge of same. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only very mild wear and a couple of minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows just a nip of wear to corner tips; price intact; mylar-protected. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 11.3 x 9 x 0.8 inches). 127 pages. Text by Rose Eva. Photography by Pia Tryde. Cover depicts a distressed wooden table with two squashes atop it before a green stencilled leaf motif wall. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 14.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ. In this guide to stencilling, motifs are grouped under: the kitchen garden; the formal garden; the seashore; and simple paterning. Over 40 stencil templates are included to cut out and trace. The core designs are adapted for different surfaces and settings, such as walls, tiles, fabric, furniture and floors. The main technique used is spray stencilling but this book also covers the effects achievable by stippling, sponging, and stencilling on glass.