AVERY LIBRARY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY STENCILING AND STENCIL MATERIALS INTRODUCTION. HE principal reason for the recent popu¬ larity of stencil work in the home is the pleasure that can be derived from doing it. The work is interesting, attractive and useful, for there are no end of things in and around the house which can be decorated by the use of stencils. The methods of stenciling are simple, and good effects can be obtained by those who have had no previous experience. Those who have an aptitude of eye and hand for work of this nature will, of course, be able to secure better results, but the work is so simple and interesting and the re¬ sults so pleasing and artistic that it is seldom that any one is disappointed. This book is intended as a complete guide for ordering the stencils, stencil colors, brushes, etc., and for doing the work, but if any¬ thing is not perfectly clear, write us and we will be glad to explain. The stencils made herein are all made from original designs, and can not be procured elsewhere than from us or from the Sherwin-Williams agent in your town. The subject is treated under two heads in this book, “Wall and Ceiling Decoration” and “Fabric Decoration,” which are both of equal interest. In the case of wall and ceiling decoration it may be necessary to employ a painter, but in the case of fabrics you do the work yourself and will find it of absorbing interest. 1 FABRIC DECORATION. TEN well done, stenciling is one of the most effective and beautiful methods of ornamenting fabrics. By means of our carefully designed stencils and especially prepared colors we have placed this in¬ teresting occupation within the reach of all. In addition to the wall decoration it is now possible for the worker to pro¬ duce the most attractive effects in curtains, portieres, table covers, pillows, etc., which harmonize with the wall and form a most pleasing ensemble. With our materials at hand and after a careful perusal of the following directions such results can be obtained with ease. Whether for a curtain portiere or pillow cover, the operation is practically the same. The fabric is first stretched very smoothly over white blotting paper or pieces of news¬ paper, and fastened firmly to a drawing-board or table top with thumb tacks or large pins. The stencil should be Fastening the Stencil, 2 fastened firmly in like manner. The paper underneath absorbs all extra color and prevents its creeping under the stencil. After selecting an appropriate design it is neces¬ sary to make careful measurement in order that the repeat of the stencil will meet properly at the corners or fit the piece to good advantage. The proper guides for repeat patterns are always cut on our stencils. A soft pencil line or basting thread will serve as a guide line on border patterns. S-W Stencil Colors are prepared ready for use; they are of the exact consistency for stenciling, and only require the addition of one-tenth part S-W Stencil Medium in order that the completed work may be “fast” and with¬ stand soap and water washing. S-W Stencil White can be added in reducing any of the colors or combination of colors, thus making possible an unlimited number of effects. A smaller stencil brush (about one inch wide) is used for fabric decoration than for that of the wall. If your dealer can not supply the proper size, order from us direct. (See page 6.) Dip the stencil brush into the colors, which have first been thoroughly mixed with the Medium by means of a spatula or small knife, get the brush thoroughly Mixing the Colors. 3 filled and scrape off all superfluous color, then proceed to stencil. Better results are obtained by tapping or pounc¬ ing than by brushing on the color, and it is usually best to try out the stencil and the color on a waste piece of the fabric in order to ascertain the exact consistency of the color before proceeding with the actual work. Watch the work carefully and clean the back of the stencil occa¬ sionally so that the color may not run under it. Sometimes a reverse pattern is desired, and in such a case it is abso¬ lutely necessary to have the stencil clean on both sides. On all designs where two colors are required we provide two stencils. Either separate brushes should be used or the one brush cleaned very carefully. Turpentine or ben¬ zine should be used for cleaning both stencils and brushes. Our stencil colors can be thinned with turpentine if de¬ sired. At first an equal application of color may be easiest, but later if you desire to shade, simply bear on a given portion which you want darker a little longer and a little harder than on the part which you wish to shade off. If there are a number of small parts to the design in close conjunction it is often of advantage to use a small brush Applying the Stencil Colors. 4 for these parts, thus avoiding running over the edges into other parts of the design. Use a separate brush for each color. The ties or connecting parts of a stencil are very im¬ portant and on some designs are rather fine and, therefore, require careful handling. Our stencils will be found ex¬ tremely practical and are ready for immediate use. They are very durable and with ordinary handling will last for a long time. Should the ties break they can be repaired by pasting small pieces of the same paper over the broken parts with glue or shellac. For applique work, place the stencil on the ground material and trace with soft pencil or tailor’s chalk. Then place the stencil on the fabric to be appliqued and after tracing in similar manner, cut out design forms, allowing ©ne-eighth inch for turning in, unless a fancy stitch is to be used. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Many beautiful Christmas presents can be made by means of stencils. The popular magazines offer many valuable suggestions, all of which can easily be carried out with our stencil materials. A Sherwin-Williams Outfit The stenciled article. will be found a most practical Christmas gift. These outfits make home decorating easy. See pages 29, 30 and 31. Such fabrics as Russian crash, denim, burlap, linens of all kinds, canvas, muslin, cheesecloth, madras, poplin, bobbinette, silk, etc., etc., are suitable for work with sten¬ cils and can be used with our colors whether previously washed or not. In addition to the stencil illustrations we are including many suggestions for the decorating of such articles as curtains, portieres, pillows, etc., showing at¬ tractive ways in which our designs can be used. For the benefit of those who are not familiar with color combina¬ tions we have prepared the following suggestions which will serve as a guide in mixing our colors and selecting suitable materials. In addition to decorating by stencils there are many means of home decoration with just as interesting possibil¬ ities. Floors to be repainted or varnished; a valuable piece of furniture of attractive wood has lost its original beauty. Refinishing the floor or restoring the original grain to the furniture are not difficult problems when suit¬ able material and full instructions are so easily available. In fact this work is interesting and results extremely satisfying. Therefore every housewife will be interested to know that The Sherwin-Williams Co. make a special finish for every article and surface in and around the home. On the last two pages of this book there is a complete list of Sherwin-Williams Products, including a finish for every possible need. Under the heading, “Brighten Up Finishes” will be found many household specialties for keeping the home and all its contents bright and attractive. Every housewife is at times confronted with decora¬ tive problems more easily and satisfactorily solved by ob¬ taining outside assistance. We place the services of our expert designers and decorators at your disposal, and will be glad to answer any inquiries or offer any other assist¬ ance to solve your decorative problems. STENCIL BRUSHES. It is not our desire to sell brushes, except when they can¬ not be obtained from a local dealer. In such cases we will furnish you with price quotations on request. 6 7 i' 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 18 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS FLAT-TONE GLAZE AND STENCIL COLORS Being very transparent, very rich in color and finely ground, Flat-tone Glaze and Stencil Colors are most suit¬ able for stenciling on fabrics of all kinds. They are of the exact consistency for this purpose, and by the addition of one-tenth part of Flat-tone Stencil Medium become fast in the fabric and may he washed with soap and water. The most artistic and durable effects may be obtained on delicate materials without stiffening the fabric. For best results do not wash stencil fabrics until two or three week after application of color, thus allowing to set thoroughly. Flat-tone Glaze and Stencil Colors are specially pre¬ pared for use on walls, ceilings and relief work to produce rich, transparent glaze effects over a suitable ground work of opaque color. By using these colors in connection with Flat-tone Glazing Liquid over a suitable ground work the experienced decorator or painter can obtain an infinite variety of shades, with tones of great depth, and beauty of color, and of a character impossible with any other finish. Owing to the variety of effects obtained it is always possible to finish walls and ceiling in perfect harmony with the rest of the color scheme, not only in an endless variety of colors, hut also in effects ranging from the simple transparent glaze to two or three color mottled and blended effect. Flat-tone Glaze and Stencil Colors are ground in oil to impalpable fineness and by the addition of Flat-tone Glazing Liquid can be reduced to the most delicate tones, yet always retaining their bril¬ liancy, no matter what the reduction. They are extremely transparent, lack any tendency to clouding and blend ad¬ mirably with suitable ground work, giving a depth of color usually found only in rich fabrics. They are adapted for use in the most elaborate stencil decorations on walls and ceilings—both for application of the stencil itself and for “tinting in” the design. GAMBOGE GOLDEN OCHRE SAP GREEN CHROME YELLOW MEDIUM ROYAL GOLDEN LAKE OLIVE LAKE- ITALIAN PINK YELLOW LAKE LIGHT VERT EMERAUD5 RAW SIENNA VAN DYKE BROWN EMERALDINE COBALT BURNT SIENNA ORANGE LAKE ASPHALTUM FLORENTINE LAKE SCARLET LAKE ULTRAMARINE BLUE PERMANENTCRIMSONLAKE AMERICAN VERMILLION CHINESE BLUE ALIZARINE LAKE VIENNA ROSE LAKE PRUSSIAN BLUE BURNT TURKEY UMBER BROWN PINK SHERWIN-WILLIAMS FLAT-TONE GLAZE AND STENCIL COLORS Warning— When these colors are used on fabric, one-tenth Stencil Medium must be mixed with them. All colors are then fast” in the fabric, except Scarlet Lake and Orange Lake, which colors must be washed with care. PRICE LIST OF S-W FLAT-TONE GLAZE AND STENCIL COLORS Large Medium Small BLUES. tubes tubes tubes Cobalt. 55 18 12 Steel. 50 15 10 Chinese. 45 15 10 Prussian. 45 15 10 Italian. 45 12 8 Ultramarine. 40 12 8 BROWNS Brown Pink. 60 20 12 Asphaltum. 40 12 8 Raw Sienna. 22 10 7 Burnt Sienna. 22 10 7 Raw Umber. 22 10 7 Burnt Umber . 22 10 7 Vandyke Brown. 22 10 7 BLACKS Ivory Drop. 25 10 8 GREENS Emeraldine. 80 20 12 Green Lake Permanent. 65 20 12 Vert Emeraude. 60 18 12 Alizarin L&D. 60 18 12 Verdigris. 60 18 12 Sap Green. 45 15 10 Olive Lake. 40 12 8 Emerald. 30 12 8 REDS Florentine Lake. 70 20 12 Vienna Rose Lake. 60 18 12 Alizarin Lake. 55 18 10 Scarlet Lake. 45 15 10 American Vermilion. 45 IS 10 Permanent Crimson Lake. .. 40 12 8 YELLOWS Gamboge. 70 20 12 I ndian Yellow. 65 18 10 Royal Golden Lake. 65 18 10 Italian Pink. 60 18 10 Yellow Lake L&D . 50 15 10 Orange Lake. ... 45 12 8 Chrome Yellow L & M. 40 12 8 Golden Ochre. 25 10 7 WHITES Stencil White. 20 12 8 Stencil Medium. 20 12 8 STENCIL MEDIUM (For Fabrics only.) u Pts. y, Pts. Pts. 10 25 40 703 I I®ic P p SgKS? 706 JzM 704 ^iW'KAfg/!/ 23 ROMAN 804 RENAISSANCE 805 900 iirr -veiwr ^JLV 902 903 906 905 907 24 25 LIST OF STENCIL NUMBERS AND PRICES. No.of No of Size No. of No. of Size StencI' Colors in inches Price Stencil Colors in inches Price 2 one 8 x35 $ 50 44 two 10 x43 $1 00 3 734x19 25 45 3 xlO 50 3 y 334 “>• Digit 15 4. : a 234x12 25 6 834x19*4 25 4 6 44 334x18 60 8 two 10 x40 75 4 7 two 8 x36 75 9 one 6 x21 35 43 one 3 xlS 15 10 two 9*4x20 60 4 9 2x6. 20 11 one 824x54 1 00 50 2x6 25 12 “ 15 x21 50 51 2 x 6 25 13 44 13*4x2934 1 50 52 934x 734 20 13a 41 2 in. wide 20 53 44 8x6 25 14 two 1034x2934 60 54 11x8 50 15 20 x27*4 ft 50 55 9x5 20 Stem end forabove 3%xl4!£tcom 56 10 xlO 25 Stem forabove 54x12 (nlete 57 ii34x 334 25 17 one 1734x30 1 50 58 9 x 12 75 17a 12 xl2 50 59 9x5 25 17b 44 3 xl2 20 60 44 9 X 7J4 40 18 two 8 x40 1 00 61 4 x 3 34 15 18y 44 4 x20 30 62 12 x 4 30 19 44 10 xl5 65 63 12 x 934 50 19y 3%x 5 40 64 1 8 in. liigli 2 00 20 44 10 xlS 80 64a 18 30 20y 3 x 734 70 64b 18 1 00 21 15 x30 1 00 64c outline 234x12 30 23 one 5 x 434 15 65 one 3x14 20 24 two 434-x 5 10 66 two 4 in. high 50 25 one 5 x 5 15 67 one 6 1 40 26 234-x 234 10 68 14 3 00 26y 44 4x4 20 69 44 32 3 50 27 two 8x4 25 70 20 " 1 00 28 one 1 x 254 05 71 outline 3 x22 1 00 28y 44 10x4 15 72 one 24in.high 3 00 29 14 12 x 2 50 73 two 5 30 29y 44 6 x 1 40 73y 10 " 75 30 two 8x3 35 74 44 3 “ 20 30y 44 4 X 134 30 74y 44 8 “ 60 31 one 4 in.in diam. 10 75 one 7 “ 60 32 3 15 76 10 " 50 33 44 3 xl2 15 77 44 7 “ 40 34 two 3 x 11 30 78 7 “ 40 35 one 634x 7 20 79 7 50 36 two 36 in high 1 00 80 44 7 “ 40 37 one 634x1934 25 81 6 “ 40 37y 44 10 x40 70 82 44 7 50 38 44 3 x 12 15 S3 tw o 6 35 38y 44 4 xl6 35 83y 12 50 39 wo 8 x40 1 00 81 one 8 “ 35 39y 44 6 xl 7 50 85 234 " 25 40 44 10 x32 60 86 outline 30 in. high 2 50 41 12 x48 90 87 35 1 50 42 one 10 x40 1 00 88 18 “ 1 50 43 4 4 334x1334 25 89 44 234 • 40 LIST OF STENCIL NUMBERS AND PRICES. No. of Stencil No. of Colors Size in inches Price No. of Stencil No .of Colors Size in inches Price 89v outline 5 in. high S 80 131 one 18 in. high SI 00 90 42 " 2 60 13 ly 36 1 50 91 •• 8 50 132 two uy a “ 25 91y “ 12 80 133 11 20 92 •* 12 50 134 " 6A “ 15 93 one 19 x33 2 40 200 one 4 30 94 two 3 in. wide 20 200y “ 6 50 94y 6 in. high IS “ 1 50 201 2 30 95 outline 50 201y 5 40 95y outline 9 in. high 1 00 201x 10 “ 80 96 two 6 " 50 202 12 80 97 1 3'A “ 60 203 10 in.in diam. 1 00 9S ** 25 65 204 3 in. high 8 15 99 one 2x2 05 204 y 20 100 two 12 in. high 60 205 one 9 in. high 60 103 one 2'A in.sq. 05 205y 4 50 104 “ 6 in. high 30 206 ' 7 50 105 “ 6 30 206y 11 3 40 105y “ 12 40 207 VA " 10 106 “ &A " 40 207y 3 “ 15 107 3in.indiam. 10 20s ‘ ' 3Kx 12 15 107 t 6 15 209 18 in. high 1 00 108 two 4 in. square 2 20 209y 12 90 108/ “ 15 210 15 70 109 5 in. high 40 211 3 15 109y 10 60 21 ly 5 20 110 one 3 in. square 7 " 05 212 1'A " 20 1 lOy '* 15 212y 3 25 111 8J4 in. high 15 213 4 40 112 (>'A “ 20 213y 8 " 60 113 two 9 30 214 9 1 00 114 one 5 10 214y 18 2 00 115 •• " 05 300 18 in. long 1 20 115y 7 “ 30 301 12 in. high 70 116 " 1 A in. wide 20 30 ly 6 " 40 117 in. high. 30 302 two 10 " 50 118 i'A " 30 302y 6 30 119 4'A " 30 303 12 70 120 " HJ4 “ 45 303y 6 40 121 two 16 in. in diam. 30 304 one 10 1 20 122 one 534 in. high 10 304y 6 " 80 123 two 2 'A '■ 10 305 ‘ 1 3 15 124 3'A " 15 306 5 25 124y 2 10 306y 8 " 40 125 “ 4'A “ 15 307 1 ‘ 15 90 125y 8 20 307y 1 ‘ 7 60 126 15 in. in diam. 25 308 10 50 127 “ 7 in. high 15 309 18in.long 70 128 one 16 “ 15 309y 2CT " 40 128y " 7 10 310 two 50 129 two 9 25 400 one 10 in. high 80 130 1 i 75 401 6 in.in diam. 50 130y 8 35 402 ‘ * IS in.high 90 27 LIST OF STENCIL NUMBERS AND PRICES. No. of Stencil No. of Colors Size in inches ?iice No. of Stencil No. of Colors Size in inches Price 402y one 10 in. high $ 80 604 one in. li igli $ 20 403 3 20 604 y 5 “ 30 403y 5 30 605 3 20 404 two 5 30 606 9 “ 70 404y 8 •' 50 607 9 2 00 405 9 50 G07y 20 “ 3 00 405y 3K " 20 700 47 3 00 406 one 18 1 00 701 2 ^ " 20 40Gy 6 “ 80 702 8 " 30 407 15 1 20 703 5 30 401 y 6 60 703y 10 50 408 10 1 00 704 16 x20 2 CO 408v 4 80 705 3 in. 1ifih 30 409 two 4 J 2 •' 20 705y 5 30 409y 10 40 706 5 30 500 one 6 40 too 15 ' 1 50 501 13 x 10 60 801 2 J . ' 20 50 ly 10x6 40 £02 4 50 502 1S in. high 3 " 80 803 8 90 503 25 S03y 12 “ 1 00 504 5 in.in diam. 35 804 10 50 504y 3 25 £05 3 40 505 2 in. square 20 S05y 6 50 505y 4 25 900 12 60 506 4 in. in diam 30 900y 6 80 506y 8 50 901 1U4 ■' 70 507 4 in. high GO 902 3 25 508 15 1 00 902y 1 10 509 12 in. square 40 903 6 25 509y 6 30 903y 2 35 510 4 in. high 80 904 9 70 510y 8 •' 1 20 905 8 •’ 80 511 5-in. wide 20 906 12 70 512 GJi in. high 30 906y 15 " 90 512y 3 20 907 15 " 1 50 513 44 8 60 1000 4 in.in diam. 40 513y 4 40 lOOOy 10 60 514 12 in. in diam 60 1001 10 in. high 1 00 514y 4 40 1002 any letter 2 \A “ 10 515 12 in. high 80 1002y 4 10 516 10 70 1003 one 8 60 517 24^ '• 1 20 1004 8 “ 1 20 518 12 in.in diam. 1 20 1004 v 6 “ 1 00 519 “ 17 in. high 1 20 1005 12 " 1 00 600 3 70 1006 12 “ 70 600y '* 7 90 1007 8 “ 50 601 “ 18 1 50 1007y 15 “ 65 60 ly 44 9 1 20 1008 10 x40 1 00 602 44 6 “ 1 00 1009 15 x45 1 50 602y 44 9 1 20 1015 6 in. high 15 603 11 5 30 1015y 10 30 603y 44 7 40 1016 sy 3 " 25 Note—"X.'' “Y," etc., following above stencil numbers, signifies a different size of same design. "A,” "B,” etc., signifies different part of same design. 2S STENCIL OUTFITS. In order to further assist those interested in stencil work and to make this pleasant occupation easy for them we have assembled five very complete stencil outfits. Three of these outfits, Nos. 1, 2 and 3, are illustrated on the follow¬ ing pages. They provide all the necessary articles for car¬ rying on this fascinating work except the fabric. They contain an assortment of colors, from which an unlimited number of effects can be obtained. The ready-cut stencils provided with these outfits are made from the best quality stencil paper and are prepared ready for use. Stencil Outfit No. 1. This is the smallest of the three outfits, but it is suf¬ ficiently complete to easily carry out any of the designs which the purchaser may care to undertake. It contains two stencil brushes, three ready-cut stencils, one stencil paper, a book of instructions, seven small tubes of stencil colors and larger tubes of Stencil White and Stencil Medium. Price . $1.25 We put up stencil color assortments consisting of the most popular colors required for all kinds of stencil work. When the colors are ordered by assortments they can be obtained at a discount. A complete list of our stencil colors and prices, together with a beautiful color card, will be found in the center of this booklet. The outfits can be refilled from this list. These stencil outfits can be purchased from any Sherwin- Williams agent, who will quickly order for you if he does not carry them in stock. If you should have difficulty in obtaining any of our stencil materials we will be glad to fill your order direct. Address The Sherwin-Williams Co., Decorative Department, 601 Canal Rd., Cleveland, Ohio. Stencil Outfit No. 2. This outfit is larger than No. 1, containing four ready- cut stencils, a book of instructions, two stencil brushes and an assortment of thirteen tubes of stencil colors, together with two large tubes of Stencil White and Stencil Medium, thumb tacks and a palette knife. Price 30 $ 2.00 We also have Stencil Outfits A and B which we sell at $1.50 and $1.00. These two outfits contain a stencil brush, ready-cut stencils, book of instructions, Stencil White, Stencil Medium and an assortment of 12 and 6 stencil colors, respectively. Stencil Outfit No. 3. This outfit is complete in every detail. In addition to twelve 4-inch tubes of stencil colors, it has large tubes of Stencil White and Stencil Medium, three stencil brushes, a stencil cutting knife, one palette knife, a block of thumb tacks, six blank sheets of stencil paper, six ready-cut stencils, one glass palette on which to mix the stencil colors, a book ot instructions and a sheet of stencil transfer patterns. This is without doubt the most complete outfit on the market today. Price . $3.00 31 WALL AND CEILING DECORATION. HE question of wall treatment is one which should receive first consideration in home decoration. It is the foundation upon which all other decorations are based. Some of the qualifications of a good wall are as follows: (1) It must conform to the general scheme of the room in color and design; (2) it must be restful to the eye, and not too prominent; (3) it must form a perfect background for pictures. Over-decorated walls and wall papers designed in scrolls and glar¬ ing decorations are to be avoided. Plain effects form an important factor in the general scheme of a room and are gaining in popularity. The ideal plain wall is unquestionably the painted one. Such a wall is most adaptable to stenciling. A happy medium in wall treatment is reached by the painted wall with attractive stencil borders. Walls are best when treated with a rich flat finish which can be washed readily with soap and water without losing their original beauty. With such a foundation to work upon the most satisfactory and lasting results are assured. Neither white-wash nor water paint are permanent enough to justify stencil decora¬ tion. The Stencils: The actual application of stencils is very simple, and the housewife need have no hesitancy in undertaking such decoration with our materials. The cutting and designing of the stencil, the most difficult part of the work, has been eliminated, and stencils ready for immediate use are provided. The designs are all original and carefully drawn by our decorators, who thoroughly understand all requirements of the work. The stencils are made of extra heavy weight paper which is very tough, thoroughly oiled, seasoned and shellaced. All ties and connections are carefully located and cleverly worked into the design. It is only necessary to select the pattern de- sired from the following illustrations and order by number See price list and terms on pages 26, 27 and 28. The Colors: Our stencil colors (S-W Flat-tone Glaze and Stencil Colors) are prepared ready for immediate use. All mixing of dry colors is entirely eliminated, and they are of the exact consistency for stenciling of any kind. These colors are ground to an impalpable fineness, are very rich in tone and extremely transparent. See list of colors on insert. A carefully selected assortment of the most suitable colors will be made upon request. See page 31. Provided with such colors in a large variety of shades, any one of which can be produced with our Stencil White, most beautiful effects in wall decoration can be carried out with ease. The Application: The position of the design on the wall should receive consideration first. The size of the stencil should be in good proportion to such wall divisions as wainscoting, chair-rail, drop ceiling, etc. Make careful measurement of the wall to be painted. Order stencil that can be repeated with least interference by window and door intersections, corners, etc. Such measurements made, the stencil is fastened to the wall in its first position with thumb tacks, and is then ready for application of the color. The size of the brush is determined by the stencil and its openings. If your dealer does not carry stencil brushes in stock, we will supply them. See price list on page 28. Fill the brush well with the color and wipe off all super¬ fluous material on the edge of the cup. Do not attempt to brush on the color, but rather tap or pounce it on the wall through the stencil openings. (It is usually best to try out the color on a stiff piece of card-board or other material to make sure of your tints.) Watch the work carefully, and clean both sides of the stencil occasionally, thus keeping color from running under it. Turpentine or benzine should be used for this purpose. The stencil is then placed in its next position by means of the small guide marks provided, and the same operation repeated. When a corner is reached the stencil should be slightly bent if necessary in order that the design may be carried into the corner as far as possible; the balance of the design may then be touched in with a small brush. The question 33 of suitable colors is, of course, very important and one which cannot be covered in detail in this book. The colors to be selected for the stenciling should not only be in har¬ mony with the wall itself, but also with the other features in the room. A harmony of contrast with the wall and harmony of analogy with such decorations as the portieres, chair-covers and cushions, thus repeating the color of such features, are very attractive and appropriate. The opera¬ tion of removing wall paper for the purpose of painting or decorating is a simple one—first the wall or ceiling is dampened with hot water or hot paste by means of a sponge or large brush. After standing a few minutes in this condition the softened paper can easily be removed by using a thin piece of metal with a sharp edge as a scraper. The wall should then be wiped ofif carefully and when thoroughly dry is ready for painting. S-W. FLAT TONE. The following suggestions are based on the standard shades of Flat-tone, the best wall finish we have ever made. This material produces a beautiful rich, flat effect and forms a perfect surface for stenciling. It can be readily washed with soap and water without losing any of its attractive qualities. It is not in the same class with kalsomine or cheap water paints. The Flat-tone color folder, containing complete information regarding this beautiful wall finish, will be sent upon request. Nos. 1016 and 1015, one color, S'O and 6 in, high. Price, $0.25 and $0.15. 34 OUR DECORATIVE DEPARTMENT ANY people who appreciate and want artistic and comfortable homes are not able to select the materials or the har¬ monious combinations of color which make a home a place of rest and good taste. A natural aptitude for this work and a wide knowledge of the subject are necessary. Busy with other interests, few have had the opportunity to investigate the possibilities of practical and sane decoration. Only those of large means can afford to employ the services of the expert designer and decorator. To properly take care of the many requests coming to us for information on our decorative subjects, and to be of real assistance to our friends, about two years ago we organized our present Deco¬ rative Department. We are now in a position to give expert advice on anj' decorative problem. We give as much attention to working out the problems for the owner of the modest home as for the owner of the mansion. The problem is to obtain correct and pleasing results at a small cost. We will help you plan a single room in simple style or give you color schemes for the painting of a cottage. No matter what you may have to finish or refinish we will be pleased to offer suggestions to make the work suc¬ cessful and satisfactory to you. We want to be of service to you. We can give you further assistance in the use of stencils for any work you may contemplate, and upon receipt of full details our decorators can give you many valuable decorative sugges¬ tions. If you do not thoroughly understand our plan, or if you contemplate the decorating of a new home, or any redecorating whatever, write at once for our information blank, which will enable you to take advantage of this un¬ usual service free of cost. 35 BRIGHTEN UP FINISHES. HERWIN-WILLIAMS Brighten Up Fin¬ ishes are designed especially for the use of the householder and housewife. The line includes a special product for every household use. If you want to finish or refinish chairs, tables, floors, picture frames, bathtubs, iron bedsteads, fixtures, shelves, cupboards, or any of the little things about the house, simply ask your dealer for Sherwin-Williams Brighten Up Finishes, and tell him what you want to finish. He will give you the proper finish for this particular purpose. The reason why Brighten Up Fin¬ ishes give such good results is because each product in the line is a specialty— made for a particular purpose. It is im¬ possible for a finish to give satisfactory results for all uses and surfaces under widely different con¬ ditions. A paint that is intended for inside use could not be expected to give the best results under severe outside exposure—an outside paint could not be expected to give good service on radiators and other superheated sur¬ faces—a paint could not be expected to wear well on floors unless it was specially prepared to withstand footwear and rough usage. It is therefore important to use a product made expressly for the work you want to do, instead of a product that is sold for a variety of uses and surfaces, outside and inside. All you need to remember is “Sherwin- Williams Brighten Up Finishes,” but you will get a finish made especially for the particular work you have to do. If you are unable to secure Brighten Up Finishes in your locality let us hear from you and we will see that you are supplied. Send for B-68 Brighten Up Finish Booklet. 36 AN IDEAL PLAN OF HOME DECORATION. O give home owners and builders a true idea of the possibilities for artistic home decoration, at an economical cost, through the proper use of Sherwin-Williams Fin¬ ishing Materials, we have prepared a port¬ folio of color plates showing completed decorative schemes for every room in an eight room house, as well as two exterior views, front and rear, showing two differ¬ ent sets of exterior color combinations. This plan is complete in every detail and may be adopted in part or in its en¬ tirety. It covers living room, dining room, library, hall, bed rooms, bath room, kitchen and exterior individually and in¬ cludes instruction in detail for the finish¬ ing of the walls, floors, etc., in each par¬ ticular room, as well as practical sugges¬ tions for harmonious furnishings. This permits any particular room or suite of rooms to be adopted, in whole or in part, to meet your preferences or those of your architect. On the back of each plate is given a brief description of the decorative scheme shown, telling just what finish¬ ing materials should be used to produce the various effects and giving complete specifications for use, and also nam¬ ing the kind and color of furniture, rugs, tapestries, por¬ tieres and other furnishings, which harmonize with the general decorative scheme. The smallest details are ex¬ plained. Everything is made plain. A copy of this portfolio will be sent to anyone asking for our Ideal Plan of Home Decoration. Address The Sherwin-Williams Co., Decorative Department, 601 Canal Road, N. W„ Cleveland, O. Sherwin-Williams Products for Home Decorating FOR BUILDINGS, OUTSIDE AND INSIDE, AND ROOFS. Sherwin-Williams Paint (Prepared) For the priming coat— 'JSE S- IV. LIQUID PRIMER, Gray and Yetioci. BRIGHTON U? FINISHES. S-W. FAMILY Paint —A durable linseed oil paint. For cupboards, baseboards, shelves and such like things about the house. S-W. BRIGHTEN UP Stain —Stains and varnishes at one operation. For oil and new Woodwork, fijors and furniture, luit-tes the natural hardwoods. S-W. ENAMEL —Tor bedsteads, chair*, dressers, etc. Gives a hard, tile-like finish. More thin a dozen shades. S- W. BATH Enamel —Renews ol l bath tubs. Ii not affected by hot or cold water. 8-W. PORCH AND Lawn FURNITURE Enamel — Made expressly for furniture th-t has to stand the weather. Does not soften with heat and stick to the clothing S-W. STOVE PIPE AND IRON Enamel —For stove pipes, grates and similar surfaces su-jected to heat. Tne old pipes will look like new. S-W. ALUMINUM Paint —Pro luces a s lvcr fin : *h on radiators, ranges, gas and water pipes, etc. Won’t crack or discolor with heat or cold. S-W. GOLD Paint —For deorating radiators, picture frames, nove'tiec, chairs, etc. S-W. Flat Black— For a d ill, > lack, wought iron fini>h on wood or metal, such as pio.ure frames, gas fixtu r es, lamps, ornamental iron. S-W. SCREEN Enamel —For renewing old door and window screens. Good for the frames, too. S-W. Durable Household Varnish — A varnish specially designed for use on floors, woodwork and furniture. S-W. FLOORLAC —For staining and varnishing floors and woodwork in imitation of natural hardwoods. S-W. INSIDE Floor Paint —For a painted surface on inside floors of soft wood Driei with a good lustre. S-W. CRACK AND Seam Filler— For filling unsightly cracks or seams in floors b< - fore finishing. S-W. DANCING FLOOR WAX —For waxing ballrooms and other highly polished hard¬ wood floors. S-W. FLOOR WAX —For a waxed finish on varnished or stained floors. S-W. POLISH-OL —Cleans and polishes floors, woodwork and furniture at one operation. 5-lV. FLAXOAP—k pure linseed oil soap. Cleans woodwork, floors and all p anted surfaces. Address all inquiries to the Decorative Department, 601 Canal Road, N. W., Cleveland, Ohio. 38 S HERWIN-WILLIA MS Products for Home Decorating for INTERIOR, WALLS, ETC. S-W Enamelastic OR S-W Enamel. For enamel finish. S-W Enamel. For enameling. S-W Flat-tone. For flat effects. S-W Enameloid. For a high gloss finish. S-W Distemper or Fresco Colors. Ground in water without size, s w Glaze Colors. SW Glazing Liquid. for FINISHING INTERIOR WOODWORK. S W Handcraft Stains. A complete line of artistic finishes. Ex¬ clusive in tone—splendid working qualities. S-W Flat-tone. For flat effects. S-W Velvet Finish. For an oil-rubbed effect. S-W Golden Oak Stain. Permanent in color—easy working. S-W Oil Stain. For new work at an economical cost. S-W Brighten Up Stain. Stains and varnishes at one operation. S-W FLOORLAC. A very durable stain in varnish. FOR FLOORS. S-W MODERN METHOD FLOOR FINISHES. Painted finish—Inside Floors—S-W Inside Floor Paint. Porch Floors—S-W Porch and Deck Paint. Varnished finish—Natural— Mar-not, a durable floor varnish. Floorlac Clear. Stained— FLOORLAC, stain and varnish combined. Waxed finish—S-W Floor WAX. For dancing floors—S-W Dancing Floor Wax. For unsightly cracks in old floors—S-W Crack and Seam Filler for FILLING AND FIRST COATING. S-W Shellac-coat. A “better than shellac" first coater. S-W Liquid Filler. For first coating on close-grained woods, floors and exterior woodwork excepted. S-W PASTE filler. For open-grained hard woods. FOR SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. S-W Preservative Shingle Stains. FOR PAINT AND VARNISH REMOVER. S-W TAXITE. Harmless and reliable. FOR TINTING PURPOSES. S-W First Quality Oil Colors. Finely ground in pure linseed oil, S-W Special Colors. For decorators’ and sign writers’ use. S-W DRY COLORS. Fine-toned and strong. 39 AVERY LIBRARY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY We SfiePWin-tfilliamsGo. Largest Paint and Varnish Mahers in theUiorid CLEVELAND CHICAGO NEW YORK MONTREAL SAN FRANCISCO BOSTON KANSAS CITY NEWARK LOS ANGELES MINNEAPOLIS CINCINNATI TORONTO WINNIPEG PHILADELPHIA PORTLAND ORE. ST.LOUIS BUFFALO SPOKANE DALLAS TEX. 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