Single overlay allover stencil. Sheet: 24.75"x33", Design:
21.75"x29" Free Top Edge Stencil included! Description Our Deco
Fans Allover wall stencil design is an homage to the highly
artistic Art Deco era. If you are looking for sophistication with
classic art deco style this is a winner! When stenciled in
metallic gold or silver over a dark background this deco design
really shines. All our wall stencils are a great money-saving
alternative to expensive wallpaper. This Art deco stencil pattern
comes with an additional FREE Top Edge stencil: the upper part of
the design cut as a smaller separate stencil. It makes it easy to
fill the gaps close to the ceiling line after your main pattern
is stenciled. Stenciling on rough or textured walls may
contribute to increased paint bleed. For more information on
stenciling on textured walls, see our F.A.Q. section.Want to
learn how to stencil an allover pattern? Here are the detailed
illustrated step-by-step Allover Stenciling Tips.And make sure
you watch our short step-by-step Video Tutorials! You'll find
them extremely helpful for your stenciling project. Even
beginners get great results!We recommend using any allover
stencil with our innovative and exclusive Clip-on Stencil Level,
(sold separately). Discover how easy it is to achieve perfectly
level results without fumbling with a bulky bubble level each
time you re-position your stencil. The Stencil level clips on to
your stencil, and stays on it while you work, making leveling
super easy! We cannot recommend the Stencil Level enough, it's a
real time-saver and is so handy!Although our stencils do not
require the use of spray adhesive, this pattern could benefit
from it to help minimize paint seepage, especially if your walls
have a slight texture to them. (Elmer's spray adhesive seems to
be the best). Make sure you shake the can well and lightly mist
(not drench) the stencil, and let it dry for a moment before
positioning it on the wall. This step will prevent the adhesive
residue transferring to the wall. You'll need to re-mist the
stencil after a few repeats. Note: you will still need to hold
the stencil in place with a few pieces of blue painters tape!
Adhesive by itself is not enough to hold the stencil on the wall.
Clean-up tip: Spray the stencil with Simple Green to help to
remove adhesive residue. Please note that once you've used spray
adhesive on your stencil, it will never really come off
completely. That is why we personally prefer not to use adhesive,
and instead use less paint on your roller or stencil brush.Did
you know you can stencil your own fabric and use it for curtains,
tablecloths, pillows, etc.? When stenciling on fabric, stencil
adhesive is very helpful. First, tape your ironed fabric to the
surface so it doesn't move around while you stencil. Use stencil
brushes, or dense foam roller, and add some textile medium ( sold
in craft stores) to your acrylic paint. You can also get a
special fabric paint, but, frankly, good craft acrylics with a
dollop of textile medium work just as well, and cost way less
too! :) Let the stenciled image dry completely, 24 hours is best,
then heat-set it by ironing the fabric for about 20 sec. ( more
or less) on a LOW setting through the piece of cloth.
Heat-setting will cure the paint and will prevent it from being
washed off in the washing machine. Always experiment with a
sample of your fabric first to ensure good results. We've
stenciled on silk, cotton, linen and even sheer fabrics with
great results. It's always better if your fabric doesn't have too
much texture. About seepage and imperfections: Even with a proper
loaded roller and correct technique you might get some minor
paint seepage here and there. In most cases it's not noticeable,
especially from a couple of feet away and it can be easily
touched up with a small brush. Don't forget that you're creating
a "hand-painted wall finish". A few imperfections and some paint
seepage here and there are natural and inevitable for this type
of work. To avoid seepage, use spray adhesive and less paint on
your roller and brush.Our stencils are made to last and with
proper care and storage will serve you for a long time. Read More