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Stencil Printing

A Guide to Hand-printing Patterns on Fabric

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Learn how to print beautiful fabric designs using handmade stencils.

In this inspiring and practical guide, artist-maker Pauline Greuell shows you how to create striking, contemporary patterns printed by hand using reusable PET film (Mylar) stencils of your own design.

Pauline's distinctive stencil printing technique is accessible to artists of all levels, taking you from simple motifs through to more complex repeat pattern processes. With instruction on materials, working with textile ink, using different brush techniques to create depth and texture, and making layered repeat patterns, you will soon be creating your very own prints and patterns.

With stencil templates included for 16 beautiful designs, and step-by-step guidance for turning your printed fabrics into stunning projects – from dandelion-patterned cushion covers to a wave quilt and a tomato plant tablecloth – Stencil Printing is packed full of inspiration.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
How to use this book
What is stencil printing?

Part 1: Printing and pattern making with stencils
1 Supplies
2 Making stencils
3 Print techniques
4 Making and using layered stencils
5 Designing and printing repeat patterns
6 Working with colour
7 Working with non-conventional stencils
8 Designing your own prints and patterns
9 Solving printing problems

Part 2: Using printed patterns in projects
1 Leaf - covered boxes
2 Seaside - project bag
3 Abstract - wall hanging
4 Bark - fabric-covered frames
5 Stripes - beach bag
6 Wave - quilt
7 Tomato plant - tablecloth
8 Holly - napkins
9 Oak leaf - counter curtain
10 Floral - repurposed shirt
11 Mid-century-inspired - lampshade
12 Berry - sketchbook
13 Dandelion - square cushion
14 Geometric - tablet sleeve
15 Abstract floral - wall hanging
16 Diamond-grid - lumbar cushion

Templates
Suppliers
Acknowledgements

Product details

Published 21 Jan 2027
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Pages 176
ISBN 9781789944259
Imprint Herbert Press
Illustrations Illustrated throughout with beautiful colour images
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Pauline Greuell

Pauline Greuell is a fabric designer, printer and…

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