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A few tips from our designers and stencilers...
One 2 oz container of acrylic paint of each color is sufficient for stenciling an average size room."
Use companion (smaller) stencils as accents above baseboards, as chairrails, or around windows and doors.
Recycle - Save your styrofoam meat trays to use as palettes for your paints.
Out of time? Store paint-filled brushes in a plastic baggie in your freezer - Thaw before starting up again.
Begin stenciling in the least noticeable corner of the room and work left to right.
Shading can be achieved by varying the amount of paint and pressure you apply with your brush. Also use a light color first, then apply a darker or contrasting color on the edges.
Always begin with a clean, dry brush.
Cover up old stencils with two coats of paint. Or you may first apply a coat of varnish and then cover with paint.
For stenciling on a colored surface, first stencil the design with white or offwhite. Then use your color of choice over the top - This allows the true color of the stencil paint to show.
Use masking tape to tape your stencil on the wall - It won't peel off the wall paint.
Clean your stencil often and gently - Use warm water and a mild abrasive or steel-wool pad.
Wipe off excess paint from your brush on a paper towel - Too much paint will produce a sloppy job.
Twice as fast! Have a friend or spouse stencil on overlay while you follow with the next overlay.
Test colors on plain white paper or the closest color to your walls before you start your project.
Shading is easier to achieve and looks softer if you use a very dry brush.
In a nursery - Use a large design at chair-rail level.
Add a personal touch this year - Stencil your holiday cards using our packs of stationery.
Send us your fabric/paint samples to assure an accurate match.
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