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As always the detailed instructions are so very helpful to me as a beginner. Kari and Patty take the stress out and give me their expertise and knowledge to make my projects .❤❤❤
We like to use a sealer, especially for outdoor projects. Here is a video showing tips for prepping surfaces like this: ua-cam.com/video/VdqtRpGAMjg/v-deo.html This is the sealer we use: studior12.com/collections/wine-cask-lazy-susan/products/decoart-multi-purpose-sealer-2-oz?_pos=1&_sid=e0416be55&_ss=r
Great video. I just started making these signs and I'm a believer in using spray adhesive. Is it necessary? I'm afraid if I don't, the paint will bleed through. (but I see yours didn't)
Hi Michael! We typically only use an adhesive if we are painting long stripes or are painting on a wonky surface. The trick for not bleeding under here is to use a dry brush, don't add water to your paint, when you get paint on your brush, offload it by swirling off 10-15 circles on a papertowel, then stencil. Your paint should be very dusty and it will take you a few layers to get a nice, bold look.
I had to do the base coat again on an area of one of my projects because the stencil smudged it when I took it off. Not sure how that happened. Lol. My son was like…you’re gonna do what? It worked just fine and you really can’t tell that there was an issue.
I noticed that you swirl the first 2 layers and then stippled the third, is there a reason for this. Does this help with no bleeding under the stencil , or the thickness of the paint
Hi Terry! This is personal preference. Patty likes to swirl all of her layers. Kari likes to swirl then stipple. The stippling gives more coverage and more a of a bold effect. Anytime you stipple, you can increase the risk of bleeding under. You will be pushing paint deeper into your brush and applying more pressure on your project.
Hey Erica! Yes - you can do this on that type of surface. Patty says those can be very rough. Depending on what type of look you're going for, Patty says you may want to sand it really well to make it easier to stencil on.
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If you loved this tutorial and want to see more tips on painting DIY tall porch signs with stencils, check out our Tall Porch playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLbR_Y90aI9dCK_XGL76_VIpxpp11R2RCW.html
As always the detailed instructions are so very helpful to me as a beginner. Kari and Patty take the stress out and give me their expertise and knowledge to make my projects .❤❤❤
Thank you Kellie!!!
Would it be ok to use primer before painting?
We like to use a sealer, especially for outdoor projects. Here is a video showing tips for prepping surfaces like this: ua-cam.com/video/VdqtRpGAMjg/v-deo.html
This is the sealer we use: studior12.com/collections/wine-cask-lazy-susan/products/decoart-multi-purpose-sealer-2-oz?_pos=1&_sid=e0416be55&_ss=r
Great video. I just started making these signs and I'm a believer in using spray adhesive. Is it necessary? I'm afraid if I don't, the paint will bleed through. (but I see yours didn't)
Hi Michael! We typically only use an adhesive if we are painting long stripes or are painting on a wonky surface. The trick for not bleeding under here is to use a dry brush, don't add water to your paint, when you get paint on your brush, offload it by swirling off 10-15 circles on a papertowel, then stencil. Your paint should be very dusty and it will take you a few layers to get a nice, bold look.
@@StudioR12Stencils Thank you so much.
@@michaeldequatro1012 You're very welcome :)
I had to do the base coat again on an area of one of my projects because the stencil smudged it when I took it off. Not sure how that happened. Lol. My son was like…you’re gonna do what? It worked just fine and you really can’t tell that there was an issue.
It's happened to us too!! If it's a small enough area, you may be able to use a click eraser on it and just touch up the base coat.
Love your tutorial. But where do you buy and what brand of paint do you use?
Hi Linda! Right now we are using a few brands of paint. We are working with a company and hope to start being able to share brand and color soon.
@@StudioR12Stencils Thank you. I'll be here waiting for that announcement. Be Blessed
I noticed that you swirl the first 2 layers and then stippled the third, is there a reason for this. Does this help with no bleeding under the stencil , or the thickness of the paint
Hi Terry! This is personal preference. Patty likes to swirl all of her layers. Kari likes to swirl then stipple. The stippling gives more coverage and more a of a bold effect. Anytime you stipple, you can increase the risk of bleeding under. You will be pushing paint deeper into your brush and applying more pressure on your project.
How large are your stencils
HI Jackie! This design is 6 foot long by 12 inches wide. We offer several sizes, depending on design, ranging from 3 inches up to 6 feet.
So i don’t have to stain the wood if I’m going to paint over it?
No m'am! It really depends on what you want your sign to look like. Most times we use acrylic paint, rather than stain for our basecoats.
@@StudioR12Stencils will this work if I use dog ear cedar picket fences too?
Hey Erica! Yes - you can do this on that type of surface. Patty says those can be very rough. Depending on what type of look you're going for, Patty says you may want to sand it really well to make it easier to stencil on.