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How to Create Floral China Wall Art
Upcycle flea market finds to create exciting new pieces courtesy of the DIY experts at HGTV Magazine.
By:
Jessica Dodell-Feder
From:
HGTV Magazine
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From:
HGTV Magazine
Photo by: Thomas Liggett
Thomas Liggett
Materials Needed:
- china (matching or not)
- number stencil (such as used above, set from $18, stencilsonline.com)
- spray mount
- foam pouncer
- paint
- wall plate hangers
Step 1
Center a stencil on a plate. Adhere it with repositionable spray mount, then use a foam pouncer to fill in with latex paint. Remove the stencil and let dry.
Step 2
Mount to the wall using plate hangers.
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