HOW TO / GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Raised stencils may be achieved with joint compound, American Clay, or various other pastes that are available in craft stores and on line. (These stencil can also be use with a variety of paints.)
EQUIPMENT
- 1 1/2" wide flat plastic spatula.
- 4", 6", & 8" plastic putty knives.
- Bucket of water.
- Wash cloth or large sponge.
- Newspapers, or large cardboard to wash stencils on.
- A pressurized pump spray bottle, or small low flow hose can be helpful in cleaning also.
- Position stencil, and tape at edges to wall or other surface in several spots with blue painter's tape.
- Use flat spatula to scoop medium and apply to your putty knife. No need to over load.
- Carefully pull loaded putty knife over stencil from one edge. Continue until full stencil is covered and there are no holes or missed places, and remove as much excess medium as possible; returning it to the container, and replacing the lid.
If you want a higher stencil you can leave more excess medium on.
- Carefully remove stencil, lifting from one side.
If you make a mistake you can immediately scrape the medium from the surface, and apply again.
I do not suggest returning this to the container as it may have dried bits of plaster that when spread again will
leave gouges in the design. [ American Clay can all be salvaged for reuse by putting residue in a separate
container and reconstituting.]
- Immediately wash stencil, very carefully with a soft wet cloth or sponge. Use a blotting motion. Wiping too hard can catch protruding areas and bend them.
- Blot/dry thoroughly with cloth or paper towels, and you are ready to position the stencil again. If you are
Placing the next stencil close enough for the material to touch the first one, you must wait for the first one to dry.
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