Plaster Stencil Artwork

Create bold black and white artwork with stencils, paint and a little plaster.

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Two square boards are painted black then plaster and stencils are used to create a textured pattern.

From: Design on a Dime

Two square boards are painted black then plaster and stencils are used to create a textured pattern.

Tools and Materials:

two square pieces of 1/2” medium-density fiberboard (MDF)
black acrylic paint
decorative stencil
texture medium (or plaster)
paintbrush
plaster spreader

Steps:

Paint the MDF squares and let dry completely.
After paint is dry, place stencil in desired location on the square.
Using a plaster spreader evenly spread the texture effect over the stencil.
Carefully scrape off excess texture and slowly remove stencil.
Repeat in desired pattern. Allow to dry before hanging.

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