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Using Stencils

Articles about ways to use stencils, for everyone from beginners to experts.

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Written by Colin Mitchell

How to Spray Paint Stencils

The basics of using your stencil
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Written by Colin Mitchell. Updated over a week ago

How to Avoid Paint Bleed with Stencils

Learn how to paint crisp, clean lines with your stencil
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Written by Colin Mitchell. Updated over a week ago

How to Clean and Store Mylar Stencils

Proper cleaning and storage techniques are helpful to maximize the useful life of mylar stencils.
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Written by Colin Mitchell. Updated over a week ago

How to Paint Layered Stencils

Choosing your paint colors, painting with multiple stencil layers, and cover pieces
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Written by Colin Mitchell. Updated over a week ago

How to Align Repeating Stencils

How to use repeatable pattern stencils
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Written by Colin Mitchell. Updated over a week ago

How to Connect Stencil Gaps

Learn how to cover the bridges made in your stencil design.
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Written by Colin Mitchell. Updated over a week ago

How to Paint Stencils on Walls

Learn how to paint onto interior or exterior walls using single or layered stencils.
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Written by Colin Mitchell. Updated over a week ago

Methods of Painting Stencils

Discover how to paint stencils using spray paint and liquid paint. Learn how to use paintbrushes, paint sponges, paint rollers, and more.
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Written by Colin Mitchell. Updated over a week ago

How to Use Adhesive Stencils

All the basics about using our adhesive stencils.
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Written by Colin Mitchell. Updated over a week ago

How to Use Coffee Stencils

How to use stencils to create latte art.
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Written by Colin Mitchell. Updated over a week ago