| Painted Rose Tray Free Craft Project ~ Compliments of Craft At Home |
Material:
Stencil of choice
Stencil brush for each colour of paint
Wood tray
Paint colours of choice
Paper towels
Low tack tape (masking tape)
Varnish
Sandpaper (fine grit)
Tack cloth
How to:
For this tray I cut my own stencil, but you can use any stencil of your choice. There are several different
types of stencil paint available and any that I have tried have worked well for me. I prefer Stencil decor
paints but often use regular artist acrylic, fabric paints and sometimes just plain old latex paints.
The difference between stencil paint and the others is that stencil paint tends to dry ver quickly, allowing you
to continue without have to wait for paint to dry. If you decide to use regular paints and need to overlap or
layer your stencil, you'll have to wait for each coat to to dry completely.
If you are new to stencilling, I recommend you choose a simple pattern that requires no overlay and take the
time to practice a little before you begin a project. Stencilling is very easy, it just requires a little practice to
stencil the multi-colour and multi-layer patterns.
To make this tray, sand your tray with fine grit sandpaper to a smooth finish and wipe away any dust with a
tack cloth. Paint your tray with desired colour, here I used a french vanilla acrylic paint. Allow paint to dry
completely.
With low tack tape ( I used regular masking tape and make it low tack by first sticking it to a piece of fabric
and then attaching to my project. The lint that the tape collects from the fabric reduces the how sticky the
tape will be), attach your stencil in place. Dip your brush in the paint colour of choice and dab off any excess
paint on to a piece of paper towel. If you have too much paint on your brush it will seep under your stencil
and ruin your design. Work from the outer edge of your cut stencil toward the centre of the cut area in a
circular motion. By layering your paint colours, you can create a wonderful effect.
Stencil of choice
Stencil brush for each colour of paint
Wood tray
Paint colours of choice
Paper towels
Low tack tape (masking tape)
Varnish
Sandpaper (fine grit)
Tack cloth
How to:
For this tray I cut my own stencil, but you can use any stencil of your choice. There are several different
types of stencil paint available and any that I have tried have worked well for me. I prefer Stencil decor
paints but often use regular artist acrylic, fabric paints and sometimes just plain old latex paints.
The difference between stencil paint and the others is that stencil paint tends to dry ver quickly, allowing you
to continue without have to wait for paint to dry. If you decide to use regular paints and need to overlap or
layer your stencil, you'll have to wait for each coat to to dry completely.
If you are new to stencilling, I recommend you choose a simple pattern that requires no overlay and take the
time to practice a little before you begin a project. Stencilling is very easy, it just requires a little practice to
stencil the multi-colour and multi-layer patterns.
To make this tray, sand your tray with fine grit sandpaper to a smooth finish and wipe away any dust with a
tack cloth. Paint your tray with desired colour, here I used a french vanilla acrylic paint. Allow paint to dry
completely.
With low tack tape ( I used regular masking tape and make it low tack by first sticking it to a piece of fabric
and then attaching to my project. The lint that the tape collects from the fabric reduces the how sticky the
tape will be), attach your stencil in place. Dip your brush in the paint colour of choice and dab off any excess
paint on to a piece of paper towel. If you have too much paint on your brush it will seep under your stencil
and ruin your design. Work from the outer edge of your cut stencil toward the centre of the cut area in a
circular motion. By layering your paint colours, you can create a wonderful effect.
Refer to the diagrams above
1st paint colour - dark green
2nd paint colour - medium green
3rd paint colour - light green
4th paint stem and lines with brown colour
When layering your colours, shade areas rather than the entire cut-out area. Gently blend each colour into
each other.
This technique will work for all sorts of patterns. I used this method on my tray design. Be sure to allow
each layer of paint to dry before you apply the next coat. If you find your paint is drying too quickly, you can
purchase an extender medium that works well with water base paints and extends the drying time. another
medium called blender, is also available. Both of these mediums will help in blending paints.
On this tray, I wanted a worn aged look, so after painting my stencil, I gently went over the entire tray with
fine sandpaper to scratch the paint and give the worn look I desired.
Finally, apply 2 to 3 coats of varnish to protect all your hard work.
1st paint colour - dark green
2nd paint colour - medium green
3rd paint colour - light green
4th paint stem and lines with brown colour
When layering your colours, shade areas rather than the entire cut-out area. Gently blend each colour into
each other.
This technique will work for all sorts of patterns. I used this method on my tray design. Be sure to allow
each layer of paint to dry before you apply the next coat. If you find your paint is drying too quickly, you can
purchase an extender medium that works well with water base paints and extends the drying time. another
medium called blender, is also available. Both of these mediums will help in blending paints.
On this tray, I wanted a worn aged look, so after painting my stencil, I gently went over the entire tray with
fine sandpaper to scratch the paint and give the worn look I desired.
Finally, apply 2 to 3 coats of varnish to protect all your hard work.
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