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ANTIQUE ART DECO STENCIL PATTERNS & INSTRUCTIONS CD '30


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ANTIQUE ART DECO STENCIL PATTERNS & INSTRUCTIONS CD '30 $12.99

Pitman’s Stencilling

CD REPUBLICATION !

Originally Published 1930!

If you are the first to bid on this auction, using the buy-it-now option, YOU WIN! There is no chance of being outbid! DON'T WAIT!

Up for bid is an Antique Art Deco and Flapper Era CD REPUBLICATION of the original “Pitman’s Stencilling” book from Pitman’s Craft For All Series by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, LTD originally published in London and dated 1930!

This book contains 109 pages of ANTIQUE patterns and instructions on stenciling.  This book comes from London, England and is very RARE and UNIQUE.  You will also find directions on how to make your own stencil plates or templates!  All information included is listed further down below…   

This is another delightful ANTIQUE cd republication! This will keep you busy for a long, long time! The listing photo shows examples of what is contained in this cd republication. (Original is NOT for sale)

These templates are perfect for recreating the Art Deco and Flapper era's fancy decorating produced in the finest homes!   Here is an old, resourceful and exceptional stencil and template pattern and instructional cd republication of LOVELY crochet and lace patterns and instructions. These patterns are characteristic of the painting and decorating done by our grandmothers! This is the perfect opportunity to purchase your own version of another wonderful craft cd revealing our heritage from an earlier America and European cultures!

The Chapters, Patterns and Instructions included are as follows: 

 

Chapter I

Materials And Tools

 

Chapter II

Designing And Cutting The Stencil Plate

Ø      Positive and Negative Stencils

Ø      Waterproofing, Ties

Ø      Japanese Method of Cutting

Ø      Keys, Guards, Metal Plates

 

Chapter III

Methods Of Working

Ø      Straining the Material

Ø      Setting Out

Ø      Size of the Brush

Ø      Mixing Color

Ø      Bronze Powders

Ø      Colored Inks

Ø      Spray Diffuser

Ø      “Wiping”

Ø      Stenciled Glass

Ø      Color Trials for “Bleaching”

Ø      Care of Brushes and Plates

 

Chapter IV

Color

Ø      Composition of color mixing

Ø      List of Suitable colors

Ø      Harmony and Contrast

Ø      Shading

Ø      Color Schemes

 

Chapter V

The Adaptation Of Forms From Nature For The Purpose Of Stencil-Craft

Ø      Principles of Ornament

Ø      Plant Form

Ø      Animal Elements, Shells

Ø      Fish and Insects

Ø      The Human Figure

Ø      Landscape

 

Chapter VI

Geometrical Ornament, Lettering

Ø      Simple Geometrical Shapes

Ø      Strap work, Band Ornament

Ø      Roman Capitals, Medieval Lettering, Monograms

Ø      Letters Formed by Punch-Pliers

 

Chapter VII

The Application Of The Stencil Plate To Materials

Ø      Lampshades, Cushions, Children’s Furniture

Ø      Child’s Smock

Ø      Curtains

Ø      Bedspreads

Ø      Table Runner, Table Centers, Fire Screens, Folding Screen, Whitewood Articles, Splashers and Mats, Fancy        Costumes, Banners, Emblems

Ø      Christmas Cards

Ø      Calendars

 

Chapter VII

The Application Of The Stencil Plate To Mural Decoration

Ø      Color Schemes for Rooms

Ø      Frieze, Filling and Dado

Ø      Repeating Patterns

Ø      Wall Decoration

Ø      The Square Hall

Ø      The Kitchen

Ø      Japanese Treatments

Ø      Corner Decoration

Ø      Nursery

Ø      Ceilings

Ø      Dining Room

Ø      Library

Ø      Use of Gold

You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come. This information has been scanned into a CD-ROM REPUBLICATION using the Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF format. You may download a FREE version of the Adobe software program at www.adobe.com .

This is NOT a copy of another CD-ROM. You will receive an ORIGINAL CD of this historic and resourceful item. The text is viewed easily from your computer or you may choose to print each page as you read this amazing book on embroidery and crochet. Every page has been meticulously scanned, cleaned and burned to preserve this ANTIQUE item's information and patterns to CD-ROM! The format of this resource has so many more advantages than the original book.

What are the benefits of an antique book republished on CD?

* Every image and every page has been scanned to produce crystal clear images and you never have to deal with any crumbling old paper!

* These scans are completely sizable. You can enlarge and print according to your visual needs!

* Each page is saved in PDF format at a high dsi and is readily accessible using Adobe Acrobat (or other pdf reading software programs). This program is very user friendly and allows you to print any one specific page or the entire book!

* Each time you want to use an image, a page or pages you can print it out. Every one will be as crisp and clear as the last!

* If you spill your coffee, tea or soda on a page you just print yourself another!

* You can put all of your notes or musings on your printouts and save them in a folder for future referencing!

*Each CD-ROM comes in a protective case!

Curious about the quality of these scans? Please contact me and I will forward an image for your own personal inspection! Scale it, edit it, print it to fit your needs and you are surely going to be quite pleased with the results! You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come...

Check out my other auctions for many other unique needlework ANTIQUE CD REPUBLICATIONS of the same or similar interest listed for your creative pleasure!

Payment: I prefer Paypal but also accept Bidpay, money orders or personal check.

 Shipping: $2.50 within the lower 48 states via USPS. $3.50 for out-of-country destinations (Canada included). Insurance is optional and runs $1.30 per $50 increments per shipment. Combined shipping is available for all Dakota Prairie Auctions ending within 48 hours. Bead and book actions are shipped separately in order to insure they arrive in the very best condition at their new home! You may opt to purchase insurance to cover your item. INSURANCE is optional. We offer our own private insurance for items up to $25 in value and postal insurance for items over $25 value.

FYI: All Dakota Prairie Treasures needlework, design and/or other cd or hardcopy products produced by said seller are copyrighted and owned by us (as is all listing text and photos). You are permitted to use our product's information for items you make for yourself, as gifts or for items you may produce to sell. However, the original designs and images remain the exclusive legal property of Dakota Prairie Treasures. Neither the cd or hardcopy designs or images, or any part thereof, may be reproduced, used in class lessons or duplicated in any media format to be resold or "shared" (either individually or as a package) without Dakota Prairie Treasures' prior written consent. Any and all violations will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. No returns or refunds on written/printed material after delivery to buyer. To the best of our knowledge all information on this cd originated in a public domain source.


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