Paint over the stencil

Technology through a stencil painting walls known since ancient Egypt and the Mayan civilization. And today, this method of decoration does not lose its relevance, remaining at the peak of popularity. It is not surprising, because the patterning using a stencil is not a time-consuming job, and requires no special artistic skills. Our material will tell you about all the intricacies of screen painting.

Application area.
The stencil is used primarily to create a series of identical patterns or repeated ornament. This may be a "renewal" of an existing design space or one of the last stages of a full repair.

The complexity of the pattern and size - determined by your needs and taste. You can experiment and fantasize, but in the case of a lack of imagination, simply copy the desired pattern.

When choosing paint pay attention to the compatibility of the wall color and pattern of the future. If you are not a supporter of avant-garde style, try to survive the paint in one of two palettes - "warm" or "cold".

Tools and materials.

You will need:
Foam Roller
Paintbrush
Thick paint
Template
Whiting
Scotch
Gloves
Sharp knife or scissors
Making a stencil
To decorate the wall patterns, you must first produce a cliche - a special plate with cut-outs, the contours of which will be applied to the outline shape of the image surface.

Decide with the pleasant design and move it on a sheet of waxed paper or thick cardboard. When reusable stencil is preferred to use a thin plastic;
Cut out the pattern with a knife or scissors;
Sharp and subtle part of the figure reinforce tape.
Dyeing

To create a border wall with a stencil - pre swipe chalk a horizontal line to accurately measure it with the level;
Through secure the tape on the wall stencil;
Paint roller large part of the figure, and small - with a brush. Brush it should be dipped in the ink composition, and then press on a paper towel to prevent sagging on the wall;
Carefully remove the stencil and go to the next section of the wall;
In the case of multiple layers of paint, apply subsequent layers after the first;
If the figure includes small parts, fabricate for them separate mini stencils;
Attach the tape to the surface of small stencils and continue painting.
Note that in order to avoid getting blurred picture, the wall is necessary to dry thoroughly before making further work on the decoration.