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Stenciling
Stenciling heartens back to the mid 1800s but enjoys popularity today because of the complete control over color and design it offers. Stenciling an entire wall is ambitious but creative and allows you to create a look that is uniquely your own.
Once you have the wall selected, and the stencil to match, you’ll need these supplies to put it all together; three paints (aged mint, Capri, and big serve blue satin finish latex paint), rough cloth, paint tray, standard roller frame with 9 inch roller cover 2inch tapered end brush, level with printed ruler, graphite or green colored pencil, 2 stencil brushes (medium size), 2inch low tack painters tape, stir sticks, one stencil, stencil spray adhesive, paper towels, denatured alcohol, and sample boards.
Before you begin, cover any surfaces you want to protect with rough cloth and low tack painters tape. Paint the entire wall in the aged mint-base paint color. For a perfectly aligned stencil pattern, establish a straight vertical line in the middle of your wall with a level. Draw a light line from ceiling to floor using a graphite pencil or a green colored pencil. Today we are using a simple stencil style. It’s just one stencil but we will use it in several position to create mirror images in the overall design pattern. To position the stencil, spray the stencil with the adhesive. Wait for about 15 seconds for it to get tacky. Then position it on the wall lining up with the registration mark on the left side of each stencil with the vertical line drawn earlier.
Begin stenciling by dipping a medium size stencil brush into the Capri latex paint, then swiggle most of the paint into the paper towel. Lightly stipple the brush over the stencil pattern pouncing in several layers with if more color is desired. Stenciling calls for just a whisper of paint. Use a circular motion, to give the image dimension, and don’t feel obligated to have solid paint coverage.
In this case you will use a separate stencil brush to stipple a tiny bit of big serve blue paint into the stencil for shadows. Before you move the stencil, draw all four registration marks on to the wall. Remove the stencil. If you can rub any paint from the stencil with your finger. Clean it first with denatured alcohol. Our paint should dry almost instantly.
Next, apply spray adhesive and lined it up below the previous stenciled area, used the previous registration mark as your guide for lining the stencil to the vertical line. Stipple Capri latex paint into the stencil, avoiding solid coverage. Again, add a small amount of big serve blue latex paint as an accent. Repeat until the first vertical row is complete.
Next, you will extend a horizontal line. Using one set of horizontal registration marks. Place your level, and draw a horizontal line across the wall. Stencil one horizontal row, using the new horizontal guideline. Refer to the picture that comes with the pattern to ensure correct positioning of the repeat. Apply the Capri and big serve blue paint as previously directed. Repeat stenciling steps horizontally and vertically.
To cover the remaining wall space. Remove any remaining tape and allow the paint to dry. When you are finish, clean the stencil immediately by soaking it in hot water for a few minutes. Remove paint from stubborn areas by rubbing gently with your finger. Store the stencil either flat or rolled up.
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