Photo: Kolin Smith
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When you're finished, carefully pull up one corner of the stencil, then peel it away from the wall at a sharp angle.
Step 10: 10. Remove the Stencil
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
1. Mark the Doorway's Centerline
Step 2
2. Create the Pattern
Step 3
3. Trace the Pattern
Step 4
4. Cut the Straight Lines
Step 5
5. Cut the Curved Lines
Step 6
6. Apply Adhesive
Step 7
7. Mount the Stencil
Step 8
8. Load the Brush
Step 9
9. Paint the Pattern
Step 10
10. Remove the Stencil
Step 11
11. Continue the Pattern
Step 12
12. Finish the Border
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Tools List
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Measuring tape
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Fine-tip permanent marker
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Straightedge
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Self-healing cutting mat
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X-Acto knife
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Pane of glass and electric stencil-cutting pen for cutting curved lines. Get one at crafts stores or Amazon
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Plastic putty knife
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Paper plate or small bucket or tray for holding the paint.
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Flat-tip stencil brush. Get a size that suits your pattern's scale and shape. We used a No. 8 brush, which has a diameter of ⅝inch.
Shopping List
1. Stencil film
Sometimes called template plastic or acetate.
2. Painter's tape
for delicate surfaces.(It won’t remove the wall paint.)
3. Repositionable mounting spray
4. Old newspapers
5. Latex paint
Use a flat or satin finish to achieve a timeworn look.
6. Lint-free cloths
or sturdy paper towels for cleaning stencils and to dab when prepping the stencil brush.
Sometimes called template plastic or acetate.
2. Painter's tape
for delicate surfaces.(It won’t remove the wall paint.)
3. Repositionable mounting spray
4. Old newspapers
5. Latex paint
Use a flat or satin finish to achieve a timeworn look.
6. Lint-free cloths
or sturdy paper towels for cleaning stencils and to dab when prepping the stencil brush.
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