Stencils
The Decorative Art of Stenciling
Like trompe l’oeil, stenciling dates to ancient times and, in fact, many trompe l’oeil projects incorporate stenciling. Artfully executed, stenciling can create stunning decorative effects that lend drama, beauty and character to a space, and it was installed in many turn-of-the-century American buildings. Architectural borders, botanical garlands, ethnic designs and elaborate medallions are just a few of the common applications.
Stenciling is used to create repeating designs that sometimes add symbolic meaning, as well as sophistication to an interior. Stencil designs are most often cut from stencil paper or Mylar, either by hand or by a computer-guided machine. Historically, stencils were hand-cut from leather, paper or metal. Stenciling is accomplished by holding the stencils in place and brushing, sponging or ragging the paint or glaze into the cut-out designs. For many historic stencil applications, the final appearance is achieved through the use of two or more stencils as well as hand-painted accents.
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- Basilica of Holy Hill, National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians
- Basilica of St. Josaphat - Interior Restoration
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame - Restoration
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
- Cathedral - Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
- Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
- Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
- Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales
- Cathedral of St. Helena
- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
- Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
- Cathedral of the Assumption
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - New Apse Mural
- Church of St. Albert the Great
- Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- Discalced Carmelite Monastery
- First United Methodist Church
- Gesu Parish, Marquette University
- Holy Cross Catholic Church
- Holy Family Catholic Church
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- Monastery Immaculate Conception Church
- Nashotah House Episcopal Seminary
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- Sacred Heart Chapel, Manresa House of Retreats
- Sacred Heart Cultural Center
- St. Agnes Church
- St. Anthony Church
- St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
- St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
- St. Hyacinth Basilica
- St. James Catholic Church
- St. James Catholic Church
- St. John Neumann Catholic Church - New glass, murals and decorative painting
- St. John the Baptist Church
- St. Joseph Cathedral
- St. Joseph Catholic Church
- St. Joseph Catholic Church
- St. Joseph Convent
- St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral
- St. Mary Basilica
- St. Mary Magdalen
- St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
- St. Peter’s Catholic Church
- St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Stations of the Cross Restoration
- St. Stanislaus Church
- The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
- Trinity Episcopal Church
- Citi Performing Arts Center, The Wang Theatre
- Egyptian Theatre
- Egyptian Theatre
- Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre
- France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, The Hippodrome Theatre
- Grand Opera House
- Hawaii Theatre
- Jefferson Theatre - Beaumont Civic Center Complex
- Lensic Performing Arts Center
- Mabel Tainter Theatre
- Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, AT&T Performing Arts Center
- Mineral Point Opera House
- Ohio Theatre
- Orpheum Theatre
- Pabst Theater
- Palace Theatre
- Palace Theatre
- Palace Theatre
- Paramount Theatre
- Peery’s Egyptian Theater
- Schofield Barracks, Quad F Theatre
- Sheboygan Theatre
- 30th Street Station
- 35 E. Wacker
- Administration Building, University of Notre Dame
- Bass Mansion - University of Saint Francis
- Brown County Courthouse
- Camden County Courthouse
- Chicago Hilton and Towers
- French Lick Springs Hotel
- Iowa State Capitol
- King Ranch
- Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, AT&T Performing Arts Center
- Milwaukee County Historical Society
- Milwaukee’s Grain Exchange
- Mosque Auditorium
- Old Milwaukee Road Depot
- Pabst Mansion
- Pabst Theater
- Pfister Hotel
- SMU Dallas Hall
- St. Louis Union Station
- U.S. Courthouse & Federal Building
- University of Michigan, Ross School of Business
- Waldorf=Astoria Hotel
- Walter Library, University of Minnesota
- West Baden Springs Hotel
- White House Visitor Center
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