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How to stencil on metal

Learn how easy it is to stencil on metal with this quick and simple tutorial.

Instructions

  • Take your metal pail..
  • Determine which stencil to add on top of your pail.
  • Lay your stencil down on your pail, tape it down paying attention to the sides and spacing. Always have a visual plan before you start adding your paint.
  • With your pouncer, begin to press your paint gently into your stencil in the desired areas you choose.
  • Once you are done filling in the stencil, pull it up carefully.
  • If by chance you go over a bit, you can use a baby wipe to help you clean up that area while it is still a bit wet.
  • Use your blow dryer to dry the paint.
  • Repeat the same process on the other side of the pail.
  • Use a paint brush to touch up if needed.
  • Sand over the paint slightly.
  • Determine which stencil to add to the other side of it.
  • Lay your stencil down, paying attention to the sides and spacing. Always have a visual plan before you start adding your paint.
  • With your pouncer, begin to press your paint gently into your stencil in the desired areas you choose.
  • Once you are done filling in the stencil, pull it up carefully.

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