Simple Stencils (Part 2)

Step 4
Place the transparent sheet back on the drawing paper, over your design.

Step 5
Trace your design with a washable marker.

Step 6
Cut out your design with a sharp craft knife.

Tips

• Cut out your design slowly and accurately. A little extra time spent at this stage will show when you come to apply paint over your stencil.

Step 7
Perform the same process for each sheet. Remember, you will need a separate sheet for each colour required in your design.

Step 8
Use a low tack tape on each corner of the stencil to adhere it to the wall while you work.

Step 9
In a corner of the room start with the heart design.

Step 10
Starting with pink, sponge lightly, putting a little bit of paint in each heart, then keep dabbing it with the sponge. This gives a nice soft appearance.

Step 11
Perform the same process for each of the colours used.

Tips

• If your drawing is not up to scratch, don’t panic. Magazines, book and comics can be a great source ideas. You can trace over everything that takes your fancy I hope that you will be as happy with your design as I and my daughter are with mine.

Part 1

Simple Stencils (Part 1)

Stencils
Are you looking for a stencil a little bit different from anybody else’s? Then why not design and make your own? You can make them as simple or as complicated as you like.
Geometric shapes are by far the easiest to draw and cut, and they can look very effective around the top of a room or just above the skirting boards. Most mass marketed stencils available at the moment are flowers, fruit or nursery designs. I feel that the geometric shape have a more modern feel, they are also more flexible when it comes to finishing in a corner. There is nothing more infuriating than your stencils not meeting neatly here.
You will need:

• Overhead transparencies A4
• 1 colour tester sunbeam (Dulux)
• 1 colour tester – Turtle cay (Dulux)
• 1 small can or tester princess pink (crown expressions)
• 1 car sponge
• Low tack tape or electrical tape

Step by step
Step 1
Place your transparent sheet onto your drawing paper. Draw around the sheet so you will know the right size to make your design. Remove the transparent sheet.

Step 2
Now draw your design on your drawing paper, making sure to stay within approximately 1” of the border.

Step 3
Make sure that the design is level and evenly spaced.

Part 2