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Stenciling is a great way to add a unique touch to almost any surface. Whether you are creating a personalized gift, adding stencil accents to walls or home decor or making crafts with the kids, Plaid has the stencil products and inspiration to make your next project a success!
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This is a waterbased cleaning agent that removes waterbased paint and finishes from brushes, tools, and stencils.
 
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Textured walls can be stenciled and faux finished. Choose a more open, flowing design and test the design on a small area before you tackle the entire room.
 
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Hold stencil in place using stencil adhesive spray or stencil tape, or use adhesive stencils. Dab paint on as before, applying a thin layer of paint at a time. Remove stencil while paint is still wet. If paint has dried, release stencil with a craft knife before removing.
 
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Shading is a simply a matter of building up a greater intensity of color in part of the cutout area, leaving other parts light. The shaded area is frequently around the edges of the design area. Shading can also be done with a different color, applying it only in the area you wish to shade, letting the first color show in other areas.