When
stenciling with FolkArt Ultra Dye, it is best to use a dry brush technique. Make sure your stencil brush is properly loaded and excess dye has been removed. Stencils can be taped or held in place. Hold the stencil brush vertically, keeping the flat portion of the bristle...
When
stenciling with FolkArt Ultra Dye, it is best to use a dry brush technique. Make sure your stencil brush is properly loaded and excess dye has been removed. Stencils can be taped or held in place. Hold the stencil brush vertically, keeping the flat portion of the bristle...
One color
stenciling is not just for beginners, it is quite popular in today's home fashions as a monochromatic or serene trend. The bonus for the beginner is that this type of
stenciling is easy to do, yet achieves a decorator look. While many stencils are made for one col...
Bridges are partitions within the design of the stencil. Stencils without bridges are called "bridgeless" or "theorem-style" stencils.
A stencil print is a stenciled out image of the design.
Absolutely, forced air will help to speed drying time not only on the stenciled surface, but also on the paper stencil itself if it is to be repeated.
A paper proof is a sample print of the stencil design, used for testing accuracy of overlays, alignment and colors and for practicing
stenciling techniques. Paper proofs are also measurement tools for judging design placement for
stenciling.
An opaque stencil print is a stenciled out image of the design with intense color build-up and without shading or tone variance. This style of
stenciling is very effective with bright or primary colors.
A FolkArt Finishes Barnwood decorated surface can be enhanced with
stenciling or decorative painting using FolkArt Acrylics; however, the Barnwood Wax finish will decrease the level of paint adhesion. Once the painted embellishment has cured, apply a light misting of FolkArt...
It is always best to begin by creating a paper pattern. Trace each letter or word onto tracing paper checking your spacing between each letter and each word. Once you are happy with the design, use this paper pattern as your template to stencil directly onto your surface. ...