materials and Tools
Stencil stamp or punch-out plastic stencil
Stencil clean or sponge
Paint
Use a stencil stamp or a traditional stencil.
Stencil stamp
Step 1: apply paint to stamp with a clean or sponge. Dab it lightly on a paper towel to remove excess paint. It should be covered with paint, but not dripping.
Step 2: apply to wall, holding firmly in place for a couple of seconds to allow paint to transfer to wall.
Punch-out stencil
Step 1: Tape stencil in place on the wall to make sure it doesn’t move. Dip stencil clean in paint. Dab the clean on a paper towel to remove excess paint.
Step 2: clean paint over cut-out areas of stencil. carefully lift stencil to avoid smudges.
Step 3: wipe stencil’s edges before moving to the next spot.
Tips: practice stencilling on some white paper to get a feel for how much paint you need. stencil images won’t all look exactly the same: some will have more paint and appear darker while others may be missing a corner or not have enough paint. Not to worry, this adds to the flea-market feel.
Stamp, $2; plastic stencil, $5; bag of brushes, $6; all Michaels; paint, $7, Farrow & Ball.
materials and Tools
Stencil stamp or punch-out plastic stencil
Stencil clean or sponge
Paint
Use a stencil stamp or a traditional stencil.
Stencil stamp
Step 1: apply paint to stamp with a clean or sponge. Dab it lightly on a paper towel to remove excess paint. It should be covered with paint, but not dripping.
Step 2: apply to wall, holding firmly in place for a couple of seconds to allow paint to transfer to wall.
Punch-out stencil
Step 1: Tape stencil in place on the wall to make sure it doesn’t move. Dip stencil clean in paint. Dab the clean on a paper towel to remove excess paint.
Step 2: clean paint over cut-out areas of stencil. carefully lift stencil to avoid smudges.
Step 3: wipe stencil’s edges before moving to the next spot.
Tips: practice stencilling on some white paper to get a feel for how much paint you need. stencil images won’t all look exactly the same: some will have more paint and appear darker while others may be missing a corner or not have enough paint. Not to worry, this adds to the flea-market feel.
Stamp, $2; plastic stencil, $5; bag of brushes, $6; all Michaels; paint, $7, Farrow & Ball.
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