Monday, November 5

Stucco Stenciling

I've been thinking about adding some stucco designs to the exterior of the garden center. I had this flower stencil in my stash. It is too large for what I have in mind, but a good one to use for practice.


I mixed up the colors I wanted using lightweight spackling compound and acrylic paint. Then I taped the stencil on a scrap piece of plywood. I used a stencil brush to apply the stucco.


Here is how my stucco flower turned out. Not bad for my first try.  :D


I like this idea. Now I just need to find the stencils I'll need. I probably already have some. I just need to find them! Here is a great site for ideas and real life size stencils, Victoria Larsen.com. Mini Stencils has stencils that are just the right size.

Hope you have a lovely day!


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7 comments:

  1. Marisa7:14 AM

    thank you for the link :)

    Love
    Marisa

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  2. Caseymini7:31 AM

    Kathi, it is very easy to cut your own stencils. You can buy the plastic at michael's. Trace what you want to do and cut it out with a exacto knife. Go for it!

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  3. Kathi7:41 AM

    I was thinking the same thing Casey. If I want an original design I will just have to make one myself.

    I already have the plastic and the exacto knife. :D

    In fact I have practically everything anyone could want to do anything! LOL
    And still, I go shopping!

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  4. onbeingaminimum3:47 PM

    This stucco finish is really interesting. I would really like to use it for sign writing if that is ok with you.

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  5. Lucille10:24 PM

    Good idea, Kathi! Thanks again for the link!

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  6. mcddiss2:52 AM

    esa prueba te ha quedado muy bonita, ahora a encontrar la del tamaño adecuado ,sino siempre puedes hacerla tu misma

    besitos

    Mari

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  7. Giac6:59 AM

    Hello Kathi,
    Great technique. It looks really good. Thanks for the link.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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