Item description for Japanese Maple Branch Stencil - WALL ART STENCIL instead of Decals

Cutting Edge Stencils offers the best wall stencils for DIY décor - stencils expertly designed by professional decorative artists Janna Makaeva and Greg Swisher with over 25 years of painting experience. We are the most reputable stencil company that stands behind its high quality product. We are the largest and the oldest stencil shop on Etsy and are honored to have your 100% positive feedback. Stencil returns are easy and there is no restocking fee!

Try wall stencils instead of expensive wallpaper! Cutting Edge Stencils offers the best stencils for DIY decor - stencils expertly designed by professional decorative painters Janna Makaeva and Greg Swisher with over 20 years of painting experience. We are a reputable stencil company who stands behind it's high quality product. We are honored to have your 100% positive feedback :)

This large wall stencil "Japanese Maple Branch" makes a stunning accent on a wall above a sofa or table, above the bed or pretty much any wall space. Large dramatic maple branch stencil will instantly transform an otherwise plain room. You can stencil just one branch, or overlap the design for tree canopy effect. Try using different colors, or add detail and shading. Experiment with metallic colors or glazes. For the subtle misty background look, try mixing your acrylics with glaze or extender ( sold next to acrylics in craft stores), and then roll entire stencil with this translucent color. Experiment by adding more glaze to your colors to achieve various degrees of translucency for more depth and perspective. ( I love this stenciling technique, BTW)

Single overlay wall stencil,
Sheet size: 23x40"
Actual branch is 38" long and appr 21" wide.
Migratory Geese stencil included for free!

Need a custom size? Just convo us!

This is a Reusable wall stencil, not a vinyl wall decal.
• Our Sturdy and Reusable stencils can be used again and again. One stencil can produce many images unlike one-time use vinyl decals.
• You are not limited with your color choices. Choose any paint color you want to perfectly match your décor.
• Stencils will never damage your walls. No peeling, no glue residue, no worries.
• Unlike decals, stenciling is easy to touch-up, adjust or re-do. With most decals you only get one chance to install it right.
• No artistic ability is needed to use a stencil. Plus you get the satisfaction of producing beautiful wall art. Even beginners get great results!
• Super economical! Stenciling is more cost effective than wallpaper, decals or faux finishes.
• Works on textured walls, floors, ceilings, furniture and fabric (see below for more detailed info).
• Custom sizes are available on request.
• Free stencil with every order! ($4.95 value)
• Detailed illustrated Stenciling Instructions included.

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

Take a look a simple Illustrated STENCILING INSTRUCTIONS on our site (Easy, isn't it?):
http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/stencils-for-walls/roller-stenciling-tips.html/

Also, please watch our free step-by-step stenciling VIDEOS on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/user/CuttingEdgeStencils
You'll find these short video tutorials extremely helpful for your stenciling project. Even beginners get great results!

Be creative: overlap the design, use different colors, create your own allover stencil pattern, add shading – the possibilities are endless. You can stencil over simple latex paint, plaster, faux finish background or even wallpaper if it is in decent condition.

This stencil is so easy to use, virtually anyone can do it. Simply tape the stencil to the wall using BLUE painter's tape, then load your dense foam roller (sold in our Etsy store) with the paint of your choice (latex or acrylic). Get rid of excess paint by rolling the foam roller over a folded paper towel. Then, just roll it over the stencil applying medium pressure for an instant fabulous result! Don't press on the roller too hard otherwise you might get some bleed. Transform your room in less than 1 hour!

You can stencil with acrylic or latex paint, stencil creams or fabric paint of your choice. Use a foam roller or stencil brush.

We find that it is not necessary to use spray adhesive with our stencils. However, if you want very crisp edges or are using high contrasting colors, please use it (Elmer's spray adhesive seems to be the best). I personally prefer just to attach pieces of blue painter's tape to secure the stencil, but for beginners it may be helpful to mist a stencil with spray adhesive just to make sure you get great results.

Got textured walls? No problem! If your walls have a light/medium texture, they are quite suitable for stenciling. With textured walls it is better to use a stencil brush. It’s especially important that you put very little paint on your brush, always off-load it on a paper towel, and use rubbing/dabbing motion while stenciling. Using a spray adhesive also helps a lot to prevent any seepage of paint under the stencils. But again, you won’t get any seepage with textured walls if you use very little paint on your brush. If you try using a foam roller, definitely use spray adhesive, (we love Elmer’s) use very little paint and don't press hard on the roller to avoid seepage.

When stenciling on fabric, stencil adhesive as a must. First, tape your ironed fabric to the surface so it doesn't move around while you stencil. Use stencil brushes, not 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 the 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. I'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.

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 states around the country. So when we say, "We know decorative painting and stenciling" we really mean it :)
You can see many beautiful examples of our work by visiting http://www.specfindesigns.com

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