Today I was thinking
about numbers.
That is pattern crush #2 right now.
Stripes are my #1.
My fun job today
was to stencil numbers on
these amazing French Style Dining Chairs.
I started by making my stencils.
Selected Engravers Font size 900.
Printed on Cardstock.
Cover Front and Back with Clear Packaging Tape.
After the cardstock is completely covered with tape,
cut the stencil out with sharp scissors
or an exacto knife.
Center the stencil,
Measuring from both sides
and top and bottom,
then use painters tape to secure.
I have my workstation set up
and ready to go.
My paint mix was:
flat acrylic black with a little bit of grey
and textile medium.
(that's like a clear liquid glaze that extends the paint
and removes the stiffness of dry paint)
3 parts paint. 1 part medium.
I used foam that I cut up into long rectangles
that I could fold in half and have a nice round edge
for application. (no sharp edges)
First I put a small amount of paint on my
Dip rounded foam edge into paint
and drag back and forth.
Then off load on a piece of scrap fabric.
I used canvas.
Rub most of the paint out of the foam
and the foam edges.
Then you are ready to start.
No heavy paint anywhere in this process.
A very light touch is the most important thing.
Drag the foam from the outside to the inside of the number.
Be sure not to work inside to out
or you might get "run under".
Just keep repeating
adding more paint and making the edges
a bit heavier in shading
and lighter in the center.
So these 4 are waiting to get on a truck
and find a place
to make a charming statement
in their new home.
Thanks for your visit!
Deb
Link Parties:
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28 comments:
Those look fantastic! and you know I love me some stenciling!~
Great tutorial Deb, as always. I love how you created that stencil. I was thinking at first that maybe you had used your tracing method, but I guess that wouldn't work so well on fabric. The shading on the numbers looks great and so professional. But I guess that's what you are, isn't it? :) Have a great day!
Debbie
Deb - Another cute project! I too, stencil with a sponge. I love the way it looks.
Judy
Pinning. I have 6 chairs that need graphics on the back, this has me considering numbers.
Bliss
Oh my word, I totally love this idea and such a great tutorial too. I would love for you to link this to my Inspire Me party that will be live Monday evening. www.astrollthrulife.net. Hugs, Marty
The chairs are so beautiful and I love that you created your own stencil to accomplish the look. Thanks for sharing your technique!!
These chairs look smashing and it was very clever of you to use packaging tape so your stencil wouldn't absorb the paint. I will have to remember that next time I make a stencil.
What a fun project. They look fantastic!!
such a great idea! and the chairs are darling! I'm pinning. Little Bit
What gorgeous chairs!! Great job stenciling! I would love for you to come link up to my party and follow along! http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2013/04/get-social-sunday_28.html
LOVE these chairs!!!! They are beautiful...Great job!
You are one daring woman! It's amazing! I love numbers too and stripes are totally my no. 1 too ;) Love it!!
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
I love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing! Hopped over from Coastal Charm...now following on bloglovin!
These look amazing!
Great tutorial on making a stencil! The chairs look great and are welcome at my house. :-)
Look great, numbers are always stylish on anything really!
Thank you for the great tutorial on stenciled numbers. The chairs are very distinctive. I am sure the new owner will be ecstatic on their appearance.
Those French style chairs are GORGEOUS...love them more with the numbers. (I have a number weakness too.) That is such a clever way to make a sturdy stencil with the packing tape! I wish I would have thought of that before...would have come in handy a few times. xo Jami
I'm a sucker for anything with numbers on it! These chairs turned out gorgeous! Thanks for linking up!
wonderful!!
I used to teach painting, and cut my own stencils.
I bought an electric stencil cutter, and it was worth every penny...and not that many pennies either.
Had to give up stenciling mostly cause of bad wrists and shoulders. =(
Love the chairs!
be blessed
barb
Using packing tape for a stencil!? So smart! Thanks for a great tutorial!
Amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing at the Give Me The Goods Link Party!!
You've been featured on Give Me The Goods! Be sure to grab a button ;) http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/05/give-me-goods-features-6.html
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Hi Deb, I love the stenciled numbers! I have spent some time browsing your wonderful archives and I am now a follower. I would love for you to visit sometimes.
xx,
Sherry
What a great idea & fun job you have!!!
You are always so amazing with your projects. Thank you so much for sharing your talents! Featuring at my party today.
Thank you for sharing your stencil technique! Love that you use clear packing tape!-aimee
Hi Deb- I commented a few months ago thinking I was going to do this on my almost identical trunk. I ended up doing it on a milkcan. Post should go live this week with a link back to your blog! Thanks for the inspiration!
laura
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