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Project Ideas, Tutorials - January 03, 2020

How to Stencil Without Paint Bleed Using a Foam Roller

Paint bleed is the most common stenciling issue. It occurs when paint slips beneath the stencil template and blurs the stenciled design. The good news: Paint bleed is a preventable nuisance. In this How to Stencil post, we will share with you the best stenciling tips and tricks for avoiding paint bleed when stenciling with a foam roller. Scroll to the bottom to watch our How to Stencil With a Foam Roller video tutorial. What causes paint bleed when stenciling? The most common cause of paint bleed is stenciling with too much paint. Stenciling is not the same as painting....

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Project Ideas, Repeating Patterns, Tutorials - December 10, 2019

How to Stencil a Wall without Bleed Paint

In this tutorial, we show you how to stencil without getting paint bleed. Using the right technique will leave beautiful results while the wrong technique will bleed paint into the design.

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November 15, 2019

How to Choose the Best DIY Stencil Material for Decorating

What painting technique will you use for your project? MATERIAL USE FOR 14 mil, 10 mil, 7.5 mil Rolling, brushing applications. Indoor uses. All vertical surfaces and most horizontal surfaces, Great for fine detail 7.5 mil adhesive Industrial surfaces for precision painting. Sticks to drums, pipes, buckets. Reusable. Spray or roll. How thick is our material? MATERIAL MILLIMETERS INCHES 4 mil 0.10 mm 0.004 in 7 mil 0.18 mm 0.007 in 6 mil 0.16 mm 0.006 in 7.5 mil 0.19 mm 0.0075 in 10 mil 0.26 mm 0.01 in 14 mil 0.36 mm 0.014 in Not sure what material to...

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Project Ideas, Tutorials - July 25, 2019

How to Make a DIY Home Organizer

Hi! Today, I will show you how to make this awesome DIY Hanging Entryway Organizer with a pocket, inspired by the normal out-the-door rush. It has hooks for keys, a pocket for small odds and ends, and a cork tack board to post daily reminders, grocery lists, or inspirational quotes to keep you motivated throughout the day. You can hang this Home Organizer in your front entryway, mudroom, or on the back of a door, wherever works best for your routine. How many times this week have you asked yourself the dreaded question: "where are my car keys?" Running...

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Project Ideas, Tutorials - July 22, 2019

Calm Room Ideas: DIY Calm Home Decor | Designer Stencils

Creating a stress-free environment in your home, office or studio can seem like a daunting task, but you don't need to be a profession interior design or home decor artist to create soothing spaces in your home or office. In this post I will share some budget friendly, DIY tips and tricks from interior design and color psychology to help you transform your bedroom, home or office into a relaxing sanctuary. How to Create A Stress-Free Room To design your own calm room, start by considering your background. Although we don't always notice them, the color and design of our...

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