How Do You Stencil Paint A Country Throw Rug?
Small throw rugs are a great way to add a new look to your home. Whether you want a welcome mat, a bathroom rug, or just an accent piece for any room in your house, stencil painting a country throw rug is a great craft to do. After you purchase the plain rug from the craft or home decor store, you should prewash it to prepare it for painting. Since the stencil must be painted onto a flat surface, you will want to lay the rug out flat on a table or on the floor. The final step in creating your country style throw rug is stencil painting it. Position the stencil where you want it on the rug and use masking tape to tape it in position. This will prevent shifts and errors in the painting. If the painted motif is one color, you only have to use the acrylic paint to paint. Use a dabbing or stippling motion with the brush or sponge instead of strokes. Painting with a large quantity of paint and a sponge is an easy way to paint the rug. If your stencil design has more than one color, you must
