Bamboo Stencil - Classic Oriental Plant Leaves

Bamboo Stencil - Classic Oriental Plant LeavesUsing laser cut Mylar film and paint, it is very easy even for the beginner, to produce stencil work of HIGH QUALITY on Furniture, Walls, Floors, Fabrics, Windows and almost any other flat or lightly curved surfaces. If you haven't got the stamina for a whole wall a combination of similar stencils can add a bright splash of color. Large stencils make a stunning accent on an empty wall, try them near a sofa or table or even by the skirting board of

giving the pattern very ragged edges

especially when changing color

Virtually any paint can be used to stencil with but the two most popular types are Acrylic and Dry-brush Oil

Stenciling is fun for the whole family but BEWARE it is very addictive

Each layer is sealed with varnish (often multiple coats) until the "stuck on" appearance disappears and the result looks like painting or inlay work

Always make sure that the surface to be stenciled is clean and properly prepared with no flaking paint

If you use too much paint you will find that it bleeds behind the stencil

Large stencils make a stunning accent on an empty wall

Spray the back of the stencil lightly with spray glue and position the stencil on the chalk line or registration mark

The traditional technique used 30 to 40 layers of varnish which were sanded to a polished finish

If you haven't got the stamina for a whole wall a combination of similar stencils can add a bright splash of color

it is very easy even for the beginner