DIY: Zebra Stencil

Hello, all you not so ordinary folks! It's Amanda. I am back to share a stenciling tutorial with you! Today, I'll share how I painted a Zebra Stencil on top of this desk. AND, I'll give you a few tips on what to look for when you are buying a stencil.



How to Stencil:



I have stenciled very large rooms.

Yet, this small desk was my hardest stencil job to date!

*When you buy a stencil make sure there are over-lapping parts so you can easily align your pattern.



I recommend starting in the center of your object and working your way out.

You'll notice I began by stenciling the middle of the desk.



This was my first time to use a stencil that didn't over-lap. It took me a few tries (painting and re-painting) and a level to get it right. I used the level to keep the stencil straight and overlapped the stencil myself. The pattern is far from perfect but it is hard to tell where it overlaps.



I was grateful to have learned this helpful stencil lesson:

without having spent a lot of money on a stencil

on a smaller job (i.e. not working on a large room)












Have you ever stenciled anything?

What do you think about zebra print?

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