Canvas Stencilling

How to Stencil a Canvas

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Use acrylic paints, oil paints, spray paints or oil based paint sticks when stencilling a canvas. Acrylic paints are recommended and they are easier to clean from the stencil. Oil based paint sticks do not give a very intense colour coverage but are good for shading. You can use a roller, stencil brush or spray paint directly onto your canvas.

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Start by sticking your stencil directly onto the canvas using spray mount adhesive. Using a dry stencil brush dab acrylic paint onto the canvas through the stencil. Using a stippling motion and keeping the brush at a 90 degree angle to the canvas, gradually build up the coverage of paint. Once you are happy with the image then carefully remove the stencil and leave to dry.

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If using a multi layer stencil, simply repeat the above process making sure the paint is dry before you add your next stencil layer.

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Once finished use acrylic varnish on your canvas to help prolong its life and keep it clean. There are a choice of finishes available i.e. matt, satin, gloss depending on the look you want to achieve.