First edition. Stenciling, a popular decorative art technique which involves the painted application of color to a surface through perforations in a stencil plate, has a long historical background in the United States. Although the basic principles remain the same, new techniques and designs are presented to give the craft a more contemporary appeal. Features a wide variety of traceable patterns including animal and floral motifs, wide and narrow borders, and designs for diaper or overall stenciling. With 24 color photos by Guido Scarato for inspiration. Dust jacket yellowed with some wear to edges. 224 pages. quarter cloth with paper-covered boards, dust jacket. 4to..