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Stenciling

Published on March 18, 2009, 4:07 AM Last Update: 4 year(s) ago by Angie

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Prepare and prime the surface to be painted according to can directions.
Apply base coat and allow to dry.
Hold stencil firmly against surface or, to be safe, attach stencil to surface with masking tape.
Dip stencil brush into paint can and wipe off excess paint.
Apply the brush to the stencil using a dabbing motion until entire stencil is filled in.
Using a steady hand, remove stencil being careful not to smear the freshly applied paint.
Wipe stencil clean with a cloth after each application.
Repeat steps 3 - 6 until desired look is achieved.
- Practice on paper or cardboard before applying to actual surface.
- Make sure stencil is clean before applying to surface.
- If you make a mistake, reapply base coat over the area to be corrected, let dry, and reapply stencil.

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