Mariner's Compass Stencil - Nautical Stencil and similar items

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 who have over 20 years of painting experience. We are a reputable stencil company that stands behind its high quality product. We are honored to have your 100% positive feedback :) Don?t know which way to go? Our Mariner's Compass stencil is a great way to find your direction. This classical nautical design looks great on floors, ceilings and furniture. A 2000 year old design that is a beautiful way to introduce a nautical theme to any home decor! This Captain's Compass stencil is reusable and is a wonderful addition to our Nautical Stencils line. Great choice for a World Explorer's Nursery! Single overlay stencil. Offered in 2 sizes. SMALL: Sheet size: 23.1"x24.4" Design measures 20"x20.4" MEDIUM: Sheet size: 34.4x36.3" Design measures 29.9"x30.3" Detailed Stenciling instructions, color photo and a free stencil (4.95 value) included with each order. Stencil comes in attractive packaging and makes a great GIFT! If you compare our stencil thickness, size, design quality and prices, you will be amazed at the value that Cutting Edge Stencils offers! Don't forget the TOOLS for your stenciling project! This Stencil Essentials kit contains a foam roller, a brush and a stencil level AND it saves you 10%! http://www.etsy.com/listing/88209617/stencil-essentials-the-tools-you-need Visit our Facebook page and become our fan :) We have a huge following with over 7000 fans and growing! Lots of inspiring project pictures from DIY-ers just like you, plus contests, special offers and more! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Stencils/130488356769 To learn an allover stenciling technique, take a look at our Illustrated STENCILING INSTRUCTIONS on our site: http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/stencils-for-walls/damaskallover-stenciling-tips.html Also, please make sure to watch our step-by-step stenciling VIDEOS on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/user/CuttingEdgeStencils You'll find these short free video tutorials extremely helpful for your stenciling project. Even beginners get great results! Don't worry about super perfect alignment: in the end your eye will never ever notice if it's a little bit off. We decorative pros "fudge" allover patterns all the time! The walls in most houses are often not straight, so some "fudging" while stenciling helps a lot. We find that it is not necessary to use spray adhesive with stencils. However, if you want to minimize paint seepage or are using high contrasting colors, adhesive is very helpful (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. Clean-up tip: Spray the stencil with Simple Green to help to remove adhesive residue. Did you know you can stencil your own fabric and use it for curtains, tablecloths, pillows, etc.? When stenciling on fabric, please use stencil adhesive to ensure good results. First, tape your ironed fabric to the surface so it doesn't move around while you stencil. You'll get better results with stencil brushes, but sometimes roller can work too, depending on your fabric. Add some textile medium ( sold in craft stores) to your acrylic paint. You can also get a specially formulated fabric paint, but, frankly, good craft acrylic paint with a dollop of textile medium mixed in works just as well, and costs way less! :) Let the stenciled image dry completely, 24 hours is best, then heat-set it by ironing the fabric for about 20-30 seconds on a LOW setting through the piece of cloth. Heat-setting will cure the paint and will prevent it from being washed off in the washing machine. Always experiment with a sample of your fabric first to ensure good results. We have 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. About seepage and imperfections: Even with a proper loaded roller and correct technique you might get some minor paint seepage here and there. In most cases it?s not noticeable, especially from a couple of feet away and it can be easily touched up with a small brush. Don?t forget that you?re creating a ?hand-painted wall finish?. A few imperfections and some paint seepage here and there are natural and inevitable for this type of work. To avoid seepage, use spray adhesive and less paint on your roller and brush. All of our stencils are made of thick, sturdy but flexible 12 mil clear plastic, reusable, easy to clean and stenciler-friendly! In our 20+ years of professional stenciling this material has proven to be far superior than any other material we used, including the industry standard 8 mil mylar. We are certain you'll notice the difference and will love working with it, just like all the folks who already bought our stencils. Our stencils are made to last and with proper care and storage will serve you for long time. Our professional decorative company, Specfin Designs, has been a leader in faux painting for over 20 years in 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 YOU ARE WELCOME TO BROWSE OUR EXTENSIVE PORTFOLIO AND USE IT FOR YOUR INSPIRATION! WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ORDERS PAID AT ONCE. YOU PAY THE SHIPPING FOR THE LARGEST STENCIL, AND ALL ADDITIONAL STENCILS SHIP FOR ONLY $1 EACH! BUY MORE AND SAVE! THANK YOU AND PLEASE COME AGAIN SOON! WE ONLY SHIP WITH PRIORITY MAIL TO ENSURE SPEEDY DELIVERY ON DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ORDERS. ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Your order may be subject to import duties, custom tariffs or VAT charges. They vary greatly from country to country and we strongly suggest checking your country?s customs policy before placing your order with us. 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