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Stenciling Books



Looking for some great stenciling books? These are my favorites. I can, and do, personally recommend each of them. Check for them at your local library or click on the links to order from Amazon.com.


The Complete Stenciling Handbook The Complete Stenciling Handbook
by Sandra Buckingham

What can I say? If it's by Sandra, you know it's the best, and she has really outdone herself this time. This book has something for every stenciler, from beginner to pro.

Trompe L'Oeil Murals Using Stencils Trompe L'Oeil Murals Using Stencils
by Melanie Royals

Beautiful pictures, great techniques.

Stencilling on a Grand Scale Stencilling on a Grand Scale
by Sandra Buckingham

This book changed how the world viewed stenciling, and Sandra's writing style is entertaining as well as informative. Great how to instructions, stunning photos.

Projection Stenciling Projection Stenciling
by Linda Buckingham and Leslie Bird

An incredible resource. Filled with beautiful pictures and step-by-step instructions for completing each project. Linda tells me this book grew from it's original concept as a how-to pamphlet to a full-size soft cover book, and you'll be glad it did.

Stencilling: A Harrowsmith Guide Stencilling : A Harrowsmith Guide
by Sandra Buckingham

This is one of the first books I stumbled across at the library when I began stenciling, and is still one of my favorites. It has lovely pictures, how to's, stencil patterns, and some interesting stenciling history.

The Complete Book of Floorcloths The Complete Book of Floorcloths
by Kathy Cooper, Jan Hersey, and Leslie Dierks (Editor)

Start to finish instructions for painting floor cloths, with pictures for inspiration.

Painting Floorcloths Painting Floorcloths
by Kathy Cooper, Deborah Morgenthal

Another great book from the queen of floorcloths, Kathy Cooper.

Making Money with Your Creative Paint Finishes Making Money With Your Creative Paint Finishes
by Lynette Harris

If you want to paint professionally, this is a great resource to help you get started.

Editor's Note: I am sorry to say this title is currently out of print. Used copies are sometimes available at Amazon.com, eBay or Half.com. A CD version is available through Heart of the Home Stencils.