How to Stencil the Alphabet on a Wall
There are a number of possible ways to decorate the walls of a room; stencilling alphabets on the wall to write a complete phase being one of them. You can choose from numerous fonts and colours to make the stencils more attractive and pleasing to the eye. Apart from helping in the overall decor of a room, stencilled alphabets can also be used to add an educational flare to the wall.
Things Required:
– Sponge
– Soap water if the walls are oil painted
– Pencil
– Painter’s tape
– Stencil paint brush
– Clear sealer
Instructions
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The first step is to choose the alphabet stencils’ appropriate design and font. Apart from the design and the font, consider the size of the alphabets as well. Furthermore, you will need to decide where you want the alphabet stencils to go on the wall.
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Before you can stencil the alphabets, you will need to thoroughly clean the walls. With a sponge, wipe clean the walls. This will remove any dust particles accumulated on the walls. If the walls are oil painted, dirt stains may be more stubborn. If that is the case, prepare a mixture of soap and water, dip a sponge in this mixture and clean the wall.
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If you want to stencil the alphabets in a straight line, mark a straight line along the wall with a light shaded pencil. This will make it easier to remove the pencil marks later. Alternatively, you may want to stencil the alphabets in a curve. Draw a curve if that is the case.
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Place the first alphabet stencil against the wall and hold it in place with painter’s tape. Paint over this stencil with a stencil paint brush until it is firmly affixed with the wall. Remove the stencil to finish the first alphabets. Repeat the same process for other alphabet stencils as well.
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Paint in freehand to draw a line under all the letters. Alternatively, you have the option to use the letters as the first step towards a more complex project, in which case there is no need to draw the line.
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Finally, cover the stencils with a clear sealer. This will ensure that the stencils last longer and are not affected too much by daily wear and tear. Moreover, using a clear sealer is very useful if the stencils are placed more towards the bottom portion of the wall.
