Item description for African Savannah Mural Stencil Kit - Customizable Wall Stencils for Painting the

Our African Savannah Mural Stencil kit has everything you need to transform the kids room into an african safari adventure! There is a large Giraffe and Zebra, large tree stencil, and many other animal stencils like Rhinos, Zebras and Cheetahs. All stencils are reusable and you can customize your paint colors as you design your perfect wild safari room for your little one.

Please see 'Actual Stencil Image' for each individual piece and their sizes.

You can stencil with acrylic or latex paint, stencil creams, fabric paint or glaze. Use a foam roller or stencil brush. Although most of our stencils do not require the use of spray adhesive, if your walls have a texture to them, this pattern could benefit from it to help minimize paint seepage (Elmer's spray adhesive seems to be the best). Make sure you shake the can well and lightly mist (not drench) the stencil, and let it dry for a moment before positioning it on the wall. This step will prevent the adhesive residue transferring to the wall. You'll need to re-mist the stencil after a few repeats. Note: you will still need to hold the stencil in place with a few pieces of blue painters tape! Adhesive by itself is not enough to hold the stencil on the wall. Clean-up tip: Spray the stencil with Simple Green to help to remove adhesive residue.

The stencil is made out of durable plastic stencil material. This material is strong but flexible, reusable and easy to clean. We love it so much more than standard 8 mil Mylar! It's not brittle, user friendly and just so easy to work with. In our many years of professional stenciling this material has proven to be far superior than any other stencil material we used. Our customers love it too, and we are sure that you'll notice the difference! Our stencils will last a long time and are a pleasure to use.

Detailed Stenciling instructions, color photo and a FREE STENCIL ($4.95 value) included with each order.

Stencils are attractively packaged and make a great GIFT!

If you compare our stencil thickness, size, design quality and prices, customer support, you will be amazed at the value that Cutting Edge Stencils offer!

WHICH PAINTS AND TOOLS TO USE FOR STENCILING:
You can stencil with acrylic or latex paint of your choice. Use a dense foam roller or stencil brush. (We sell both) Oil paints or spray paints are not good for stenciling.
Our Stencil Essentials Tool kit contains a foam roller, a brush and a stencil level AND it costs you 10% less than buying all the items individually!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88209617/stencil-essentials-the-tools-you-need

IMPORTANT INFO ON STENCILING TEXTURED WALLS:
In general, it's possible to stencil over textured surfaces, however it depends on the roughness of your texture and your desired outcome.
Some textures are really rough, with huge "peaks and valleys" and, if this is your case, stenciling may not be an option. However, there are light to medium textures that are very suitable for stenciling.
With textures it is especially important that you put very little paint on your brush and always off-load it onto a paper towel. Use a rubbing/dabbing motion while stenciling and try not to force the paint under the edges of the stencil. You can also use a dense foam roller, but make sure that you off-load it onto some paper towels so that it is relatively dry. To avoid seepage, use very little paint, and don't press hard on the roller. Using spray adhesive can also help prevent seepage of paint under the stencils. We love Elmer's re-positionable spray adhesive but most re-positionable spray adhesives are fine. Always test the stencil on a disposable surface first (such as a piece of cardboard), or try stenciling a small area in a corner somewhere and immediately wipe the stenciled paint off the wall with a moist baby wipe. Also, it's good to remember that using high-contrast colors (like black over white) is much less forgiving than using colors that are similar to each other.

SPRAY ADHESIVE:
We find that it is not necessary to use spray adhesive with our stencils. However, if you want crisper edges or are stenciling with high contrasting colors, please use it (Elmer's spray adhesive seems to be the best). It is helpful for beginners to mist a stencil with spray adhesive just to make sure you get great results. Always use pieces of blue painters tape to secure your stencil in place.

STENCILING FABRIC:
You can create custom stenciled curtains, pillows and tablecloths with our stencils! When stenciling on fabric, stencil adhesive is very helpful. First, tape your ironed fabric to the surface so it doesn't move around while you stencil. Use stencil brushes, or roller, and add some textile medium (sold in craft stores) to your acrylic paint. You can also get a special fabric paint, but, frankly, good craft acrylics with a dollop of textile medium work just as well, and costs way less too! :) Let the stenciled image dry completely, 24 hours is best, then heat-set it by ironing the fabric for about 20 seconds (more or less) on a LOW setting through a piece of cloth. Heat-setting will cure the paint and prevent it from being washed off in the washing machine. Always experiment with a sample of your fabric first to ensure good results. We've stenciled on silk, cotton, linen and even sheer fabrics with great results. It's always better if your fabric doesn't have too much texture.

To learn the necessary stenciling techniques to complete your stencil project, take a look at our Illustrated STENCILING INSTRUCTIONS on our website: http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/stenciling-instructions.html

Also, please make sure to watch our step-by-step stenciling VIDEOS.
https://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/how-to-stencil-videos.html
You'll find these short free video tutorials extremely helpful for your stenciling project. Even beginners get great results!

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Our professional decorative company, Specfin Designs, has been a leader in faux painting for over 20 years in the NYC/NJ Metropolitan area. We have hundreds of original hand drawn designs that we have turned into well-engineered, sturdy stencils that are easy and fun to use. For over 20 years we painted, faux finished, plastered and stenciled in hundreds of upscale homes in the New York Metropolitan area, as well as other locations around the country. So when we say, "We know decorative painting and stenciling," we really mean it :)

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