How Do You Make Stencils From Fabric Or Wallpaper?
Hand stenciling can make a room really come alive, but it’s hard to get just the right stencil to match and make the statement that you’re looking for. Making your own stencils to match the fabric or wallpaper you already have is pretty simple to do with a few instructions. Choose the pattern you’d like from the wall paper or fabric or even the floor tile in the room. Select all the colors you want to pick up. You may not want to put every color present as it may look busier across your entire wall than it does on the curtains or couch. You also need to cut another stencil for each new color so there’s a lot more work involved, too. Tape the stencil sheet over the object you want to stencil. Draw it carefully with a pencil, taking care that lines are straight and even. Draw a separate pattern for each color you want to use. Choose which colors you’re going to use on which parts of the pattern. Tape the stencil down on the cutting board very firmly so that it can’t move anywhere. Write
