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Joy St. Germain : Creating Raised, 3D, or Dimensional Stencils
Creating Raised, 3D, or Dimensional StencilsBy Joy St. Germain Raised stencils (also known as 3-D or Dimensional stencils) will add interest to your stenciling projects. They're created by pushing a pre-mixed paste through a heavy grade stencil. Once the stencil is dry you can paint it with acrylics or stencil creme. How to create a raised stencilStep 1Spray your stencil with stencil adhesive then smooth with a brayer roller. Step 2Using a 1" putty knife lightly push the stencil paste on to the stencil. Step 3Use a 3" putty knife to smooth the stencil paste. Step 4Carefully remove the stencil while the paste is wet. Step 5It will take about 24 hours for the stencil to dry. If you happen to make a mistake you can scrape off the wet stencil paste and start over. Step 6When the stencil is dry it can be painted. Use a long bristle paint brush to reach all of the crevices. Use paint, glaze or stain to color your stencil. Step 7If you want your stencil to have a smoother finish you can lightly sand down the surface with fine grit sand paper before you paint. Stencil Paste comes in a 8 oz. jar. This is an excellent product for creating raised stencils and textured effects. • © Joy St. Germain. All rights reserved. More with Joy St. Germain
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