Decorative Americana Cut & Use Stencils (Dover Stencils) - Softcover

Add the warmth and charm of authentic Early American period designs to furniture, household items, textiles, walls, floors, and more, with this collection of cut-and-use Decorative Americana stencils.
Choose from designs featuring graceful birds perched on leafy branches, cornucopias and baskets overflowing with luscious fruits, the noble eagle with shield and arrow, elegantly curved snail shells, grapevines, flowers, hearts, and many more in an authentic style reminiscent of the early Republic. You'll also find strings of hearts and other motifs arranged to form borders; placement dots enable you to extend them to any length.
Printed on heavy manila paper, these stencils may be used over and over to decorate almost any surface. Complete instructions and a list of necessary materials are included in the introduction. The method of preparation and use is easy to master, and all the materials are inexpensive and easy to obtain.