Try wall
stencils instead of expensive wallpaper! Cutting Edge Stencils offers the best
stencils for DIY décor - stencils expertly designed by professional decorative
painters Janna Makaeva and Greg Swisher who have over 20 years of painting
experience. We are a reputable stencil company that stands behind its high
quality product. We are honored to have your 100% positive feedback.
Our beautiful Birds on a Vine furniture stencil helps you to turn any plain furniture piece into a treasure! Imagine stenciling a garage sale find into a beautiful, stylish stenciled furniture masterpiece! The flowing pattern features birds among vines and leaves. Perfect stencil pattern for a bedroom side table, or a nursery dresser. Try creating a popular mother of pearl inlay look by stenciling this pattern over white-washed wooden piece.
Don't forget the
TOOLS for your stenciling project! Look for our "Stencil Essentials Kit"
in the "Supplies" section of our store - it contains a foam roller, a
brush, and a stencil level AND it saves you 10%!
To learn a simple stenciling technique, take a look at our Illustrated
STENCILING INSTRUCTIONS on our site.
Also, please make sure to watch our step-by-step stenciling VIDEOS
on YouTube.
You'll find these short video tutorials extremely helpful for your
stenciling project. Even beginners get great results!
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We proudly make our own stencils in the U.S.A.! Detailed Stenciling instructions, color photo and a FREE STENCIL ($4.95 value) included with each order. Stencil comes in attractive packaging and makes a great GIFT!
Our stencils can be used on walls, floors, ceilings, as well as furniture! Did you know you can stencil on fabric too? With proper technique, you can easily create custom stenciled curtains, pillows and tablecloths!
Stenciling on rough or textured walls may contribute to increased paint bleed. In general, it's possible to stencil over textured surfaces, however it depends on the roughness of your texture and your desired outcome. Some textures out there are really rough, with huge "peaks and valleys" and if this is your case I would say that stenciling may not be an option. However, there are light to medium textures out there that are very suitable for stenciling. We have done many faux frescoes for customers with our stencils and this technique actually requires applying a textured plaster background first and then stenciling on top of it. Of course organic stencil designs such as leaves and branches are more forgiving than a designs that have straight lines and perfect edges. For more information on stenciling on textured walls, see the FAQ section on our website.
About seepage and imperfections: Even with a proper loaded roller and correct technique you might get some minor paint seepage here and there. In most cases it’s not noticeable, especially from a couple of feet away and it can be easily touched up with a small brush. Don’t forget that you’re creating a “hand-painted wall finish”. A few imperfections and some paint seepage here and there are natural and inevitable for this type of work. To avoid seepage, use spray adhesive and less paint on your roller and brush.
When stenciling on
fabric, stencil adhesive is very helpful. First, tape your ironed fabric to
the surface so it doesn't move around while you stencil. Use stencil brushes,
or roller, and add some textile medium (sold in craft stores) to your acrylic
paint. You can also get a special fabric paint, but, frankly, good craft
acrylics with a dollop of textile medium work just as well, and cost way less
too! :) Let the stenciled image dry completely, 24 hours is best, then heat-set
it by ironing the fabric for about 20 sec. (more or less) on a LOW setting
through the piece of cloth. Heat-setting will cure the paint and will prevent
it from being washed off in the washing machine. Always experiment with a
sample of your fabric first to ensure good results. I've stenciled on silk,
cotton, linen and even sheer fabrics with great results. It's always better if
your fabric doesn't have too much texture.
It is not necessary to use spray adhesive with our stencils. However, if you want to minimize paint seepage or are using high contrasting colors, re-positionable spray adhesive can be helpful (Elmer’s spray adhesive seems to be the best). Make sure you shake the can well and lightly mist (not drench) the stencil, and let it dry for a moment before positioning it on the wall. This step will prevent the adhesive residue transferring to the wall. You’ll need to re-mist the stencil after a few repeats. Clean-up tip: Spray the stencil with Simple Green to help to remove adhesive residue.
All of our stencils are made of thick, sturdy but flexible 12-mil clear stencil
plastic, specially manufactured for our company. It's reusable, easy to clean
and stenciler-friendly! In our 20+ years of professional stenciling this material has proven to be far superior
than any other material we used, and is much less
likely to break then industry standard 10 mil or Mylar. We are certain you'll notice the difference and will
love working with it, just like all the folks who already bought our stencils.
Our stencils are made to last and with proper care and
storage will serve you for a long time.
Our professional decorative company, Specfin Designs, has been a leader in faux
painting for over 20 years in NYC/NJ Metropolitan area. We have hundreds of
original hand drawn designs that we have turned into well-engineered sturdy
stencils that are easy and fun to use. For over 20 years we painted, faux
finished, plastered and stenciled in hundreds of upscale homes in the New York
metropolitan area as well as other states around the country. So when we say
"We know decorative painting and stenciling" we really mean it :)
Please use our extensive portfolio for your inspiration!
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