Antique Compass Stencil - Vintage Ocean Nautical Sailing Direction Compass

Antique Compass Stencil - Vintage Ocean Nautical Sailing Direction CompassUsing 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

Don't forget to check for paint on the back of the stencil

To remove oil paint and glue from your stencils and brushes soak them in turpentine for a few minutes

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

an object like a small box or an item of furniture is covered by cut-outs from magazines or from purpose-manufactured papers

start on the outside of each of the stencils cut outs and work your way in towards the middle

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

leave for about 20 seconds for the glue to settle

Do not hold in place

Virtually any paint can be used to stencil with

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

HOW TO STENCIL

Coat with decoupage glue or other finishing medium and allow to dry