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3-D Stencils

Decorating With Style : Episode DWS-310 -- More Projects »
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Embellish a picture frame with a three-dimensional stencil technique.

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Figure A
This project can be used as a border around a room, on a piece of unfinished wooden furniture or to bring life to an ordinary bathroom mirror.

Materials:

wooden frame
squeegee
stencil
stencil paste
crackle medium
crackle activator
acrylic paint
glazing medium
sea sponge or rag

Steps:
  1. Begin by cutting the stencil into smaller pieces to fit the work area. Lay the cut stencil onto the frame and adjust the position.
  2. Squeegee paste over the stencil. Keep in mind that this doesn't have to be perfectly even.
  3. Lift the stencil off and add crackle medium to the frame's border. Now allow the frame to dry for about 20 minutes.
  4. Paint over the crackle medium with any color acrylic paint.
  5. Add a glaze made from half acrylic paint and half glazing medium to the portion of wood with the raised stencil.
  6. Use a sea sponge and wipe downward over the stenciled area to create an antique look.
  7. Paint the trim of the border with crackle activator.
  8. Paint the mixed glaze again over the stenciled wood, this time using a different color paint. Again wipe downward with a sea sponge or rag.
  9. Add color to the 3-D stencil by painting the area freehand with acrylic paint that has been slightly watered down (figure A). Don't be afraid to use a wide range of colors, including black.
Guests
Bunny DeLorie
Owner, Fe Fi Faux Finish
Goleta, CA
Phone: 805-968-1905
E-mail: fefifaux@cox.net
Website: www.fefifaux.com
Also in this Episode
Decorating With Style : Episode DWS-310
•Ribbon Sweater Pillows
•Tiki Chest
•3-D Stencils
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