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Can FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste be intermixed to create new colors or perhaps different values of the same color?
Yes, FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste will mix well within the colors of each variety set. Simply squeeze out a small amount of each color to be mixed. Begin by adding a small amount of the darker color into the lighter color, then continue adding small amounts of the darker color, a little at a time, until the desired color or value is achieved. It is recommended to use a palette knife to mix two or more colors when creating a custom color.
Do I need to prepare my project surface before applying FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste?
The beauty of painting with FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste is that a surface does not require massive preparation work. The Stencil Paste can be applied to both basecoated or non-basecoated surfaces. However, when applying a base color, it is best to prepare the sign making surface using FolkArt Acrylics or FolkArt Multi-Surface Acrylics.
Do I need to shake or stir FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste before using?
No, it is not necessary to shake or stir the tube of FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste as this paint is manufactured as a thick consistency, creamy paint that will not separate.
How do I clean FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste from my application tools and the FolkArt Sign Shop Mesh Stencils?
FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste should be immediately cleaned from Applicator Tools and Mesh Stencils while still wet, after each use. Use soap and water and then rinse well. Blot to dry. Replace the FolkArt Sign Shop Mesh Stencil back onto its own backing sheet for safe storage until its next creative use.
How long does FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste take to dry?
When using a FolkArt Sign Shop Mesh Stencil on most surfaces, FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste dries to the touch within an hour. Note: a few variables such as the project surface and how it was prepared, paint application and how thick the Stencil Paste was applied, also the humidity and air flow will determine the total dry time.
On what types of surfaces can I use FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste?
FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste can be applied to many different types of surfaces such as wood, terra cotta, metal/tin, canvas, paper mache and plaster. It can also be applied to ceramic and/or glass surfaces for decorative purposes only as the paint is not dishwasher safe.
What is the paint cure time when working with FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste?
FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste will dry to the touch within an hour; however, it will take 24 to 48 hours before it is fully cured to the surface.
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After completing my sign project, do I need to apply a varnish over the FolkArt Sign Shop Erasable Liquid Chalk to make it permanent?
No, once fully dry, the paint has a no-smudge beautiful chalk effect. As a matter of fact, if the message or design were sealed with a spray clear acrylic sealer, it would no longer be erasable and the surface could no longer be reused. However, if the project is to be a permanent, non-changeable sign, then yes, of course, the surface can be lightly spray sealed with a clear acrylic sealer to seal and protect the design.
Can FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste be intermixed to create new colors or perhaps different values of the same color?
Yes, FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste will mix well within the colors of each variety set. Simply squeeze out a small amount of each color to be mixed. Begin by adding a small amount of the darker color into the lighter color, then continue adding small amounts of the darker color, a little at a time, until the desired color or value is achieved. It is recommended to use a palette knife to mix two or more colors when creating a custom color.
Can I mix FolkArt Sign Shop Multi-Surface Chalkboard Paint with water, paint mediums or other acrylic paints?
No, FolkArt Sign Shop Multi-Surface Chalkboard Paint should not be mixed with water, mediums or other acrylic paints. Mixing will destroy the properties that make this paint work as a chalkboard surface.
Can I put a plant in a terra cotta pot that I painted with FolkArt Sign Shop Multi-Surface Chalkboard Paint?
Yes, simply coat the inside of the pot with a brush-on varnish or sealer to prevent water from seeping through the terra cotta which could possibly blister the chalkboard paint.
Can I stencil a textured surface with FolkArt Sign Shop stencils?
If using a textured surface, it is possible that a raised textured surface area will prevent a FolkArt Sign Shop Mesh Stencil from making flat contact with the surface. Therefore, there is more chance for a paint bleed or possible distortion the design. It is advisable to select smooth surfaces when designing with FolkArt Sign Shop Mesh Stencils.