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Acanthus Floorcloth

This floorcloth appeared in the February 1999 issue of Canadian Living magazine. The stencil used is Acanthus Wallpaper.

Blue Room

This room appeared in the April 1999 issue of Canadian Living magazine. The stencils used were Panel Moulding, Delft Tile, and Spaniel. For a closer look at the fireplace go to Fireplace.

Decorating by Charest Associates, Mississauga, ON Canada. Decorative painting on the walls, furniture and fireplace mantel was executed by Kidd Ellis Decorative Painting in Barrie, On Canada. Stencilling by Sharon Sims, Sims Design.

Bedside Table

This bedside table is one piece of a bedroom suite executed by Kidd Ellis Decorative Painting, Barrie, ON Canada. It appeared in the April 1999 issue of Canadian Living magazine.

The furniture had been stripped when the artists received it. It was painted with two coats of white flat latex paint. The acanthus leaves from the Furniture Set stencil were painted on either side of the pulls. Aluminim leaf was applied in a broken pattern to edges and raised areas.

Clear paste wax was tinted with grey artist oil and two coats were applied to all surfaces with a soft rag, allowing it to dry after each coat. Two coats of clear wax (untinted) were applied. When dry the surface was buffed.

Fireplace

This fireplace appeared in the April 1999 issue of Canadian Living magazine. The stencils used were Delft Tile and Spaniel.

The decorative painting on the fireplace mantel was executed by Kidd Ellis Decorative Painting in Barrie, On Canada. Stencilling by Sharon Sims, Sims Design.

Tire Track Room

This room appeared in the November 1999 issue of Canadian Living magazine. The stencils used is Tire Track . Decorating by Charest Associates, Mississauga, ON Canada. Stencilling by Sharon Sims, Sims Design.

Envelope Table

This table appeared in the April 1999 issue of Canadian Living magazine. The stencil used is Envelopes.

The decorative painting on the table was executed by Kidd Ellis Decorative Painting in Barrie, On Canada. Stencilling by Sharon Sims, Sims Design.

Drawer Sample

This sample was prepared as a potential finish for the drawer fronts of a painted dresser. The right side of the sample was distressed and antiqued. The stencils used are from the Furniture Set. Stencilling by Sharon Sims, Sims Design.

Sneaker Floorcloth

This floorcloth appeared in the November 1999 issue of Canadian Living magazine.

The stencil used is Sneakers. Stencilling by Sharon Sims, Sims Design.

Kitchen Backsplash

This project appeared in the September 1999 issue of Canadian Living magazine. The stencil used is Medieval. Decorating by Charest Associates, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Decorative painting by Athena Design, Bolton, Ontario, Canada.

An existing tile back splash was cleaned and primed with XIM. The grout was taped. Using a fibre roller, Natural Stone Fx was applied over the entire back splash. When dry the stencil was taped in place; using a small roller Natural Stone Fx was applied through the stencil.

Autumn Plaster Finish

This sample was prepared using Stucco Antico polishing plaster and the Maple Leaves stencil. Stucco Antico is manufactured by Adicolor Technical Coatings. Stencilling by Sharon Sims, Sims Design.

Office Wall

This is one of the walls in the Sims Design office. The walls were based in taupe, to the top of the cabinetry, then sponged with a slightly darker colour. A sky was painted above the taupe on the vaulted ceiling.

We stencilled the Stone Face and Cascading Ivy first, then the Block Wall. Stencilling by Sharon Sims, Sims Design assisted by Devin Sims.

Oxidized Metals

For a heavier, old world look consider stencilling on different Faux backgrounds.

Here we have painted Historic Filigree and Acanthus Moulding over oxidized metal backgrounds. The Rust and Verdigris finishes were accomplished using Antiquing Sets from Modern Options.

Relief Stencilling

A new and exciting use of stencils is creating relief using any of the variety of plasters on the market today.

The first project is a small wooden mirror. With the stencil held in place by repositionable adhesive, drywall compound was skimmed over the surface of the stencil. When dry, the relief was sanded lightly and painted off white. With the stencil back in place the pattern was stencilled. The stencil used is Mosaic Border.

An existing cabinet door was given a new look with paint and plaster. The door should be washed thoroughly, to remove grease and dirt. Prime with a high bond primer. We used XIM. The stencil used is Victorian Panel Set. With the stencil held in place by repositionable adhesive, plaster was skimmed over the surface of the stencil. When dry, the cabinet was painted with semi-gloss latex house paint. When dry, an antiquing solution was rolled on and wiped off. Finally the doors were sealed with two coats of water based urethane.

Work Clothes

A plain canvas apron can become a real conversation piece. Wash and dry the canvas to remove any sizing that may interfere with adhesion of the paint. Paint the stencils of your choice following the instructions included with the stencils. The stencils used are Artist Tools and Mouse.

Portuguese Tile

This picture shows the Portuguese Tile stencil combined with a textured plaster wall finish. Decorative Painting by Sharon Fraser, Sarnia, ON Canada.

The stencil was painted according to the instructions and sealed with a high gloss sealer. The stencilled areas where masked with tape, Natural Stone FX was applied and, when dry, glazed. Natural Stone FX is manufactured by Adicolor.

Puddles in the Garden

This is a quick and enjoyable spring project. Inexpensive concrete stepping stones are washed and sanded with a coarse sandpaper.

The stones are base coated with DecoArt Patio Paint, Concrete Grey. The Fish Pond stencil is painted according to the enclosed instructions, substituting Patio Paints for outdoor use.

 
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