Stenciled Patios
Paint and stencils can help you convert a dull concrete patio into an attractive outdoor living space. There are a variety of patio stencils available commercially. Traditional patio designs include stone and brick motif's, but if you'd like something a little more trendy, try a large allover stencil or wallpaper stencil design. The stenciled patio shown [...]
Painting a Sisal Rug
I have seen many photos of painted and stenciled sisal rugs and read many "how to" articles, but it was not until just recently that I actually tried doing a project. A client asked if I could paint a geometric desgin she had seen in a magazine. I read up on the technique and materials used, [...]
All Over Repeat Patterns: Rachel Morris
I love All Over Repeat Stencil Patterns and have asked some very talented decorative artists to share some of their favorite projects with us here on Stencil Talk. I'd like to thank everyone in advance for your submissions. Keep them coming! Today I would like to feature an incredible bath done by Rachel Morris of the Stencil [...]
Mediterranean Style Floorcloth
Stenciling We Love: Day 3 I love the use of pattern in this floorcloth that muralist and stencil designer Lynn Brehm created to showcase her 2006 collection of Mediterranean Stencils. According to Lynn, "Everything is stenciled except the bird and mango. All of the stencils used are single overlay and can be used for raised plaster techniques [...]
More About Gracewood Design
After I wrote that last post about Floorcloths, I returned to Gracewood Design's website for another look. I decided to write to Gwenith Grace Jones and Kenneth Wood Forcier in search of some answers to the many questions I had. Gwen Jones kindly took the time to answer my questions, so I could share [...]
