How to stencil a mosaic pattern with overlays

Recently on Design Inspiration I showed you a project that used stencilled concrete paving slabs.  I was using a mosaic tile stencil with a fish on it.  In this post I will show you how simple it is to use a multi-overlay stencil using another tile stencil from the same collection. Start with layer number 1.  Spray a little repostioning adheshive on the back of the stencil and press into postition.  Use a small amount of paint on a stencil brush and work the loaded brush onto paper towel until the paint on it is slightly moist not wet.  Apply it through the holes in the stencil. Before removing the stencil put a pencil mark through the registration holes in the stencil. Remove the first overlay and  line it up for the next pattern repeat by matching the registration holes with the last pencil mark.

 The first colour that you applied should be dry immediately so you can stencil layer number 2 straight away.  Or you could do all layer one then go back and start at the beginning adding the next layer of colour.  The registration marks for a new overlay are matched with the pencil marks from the previous layer.  You may be able to see on the photograph that the overlays have been numbered too.  This negates guesswork and makes the process simple.

Stencil and repeat with overlay number two just as you did with the first layer.
Now it is time for the last overlay which gives you the complete picture.  Using another brush with a third colour stencil and repeat as before.

Although the final photograph shows different designs from the same stencil collection you can see how the design builds to be a pretty convincing mimic of mosaic.

  The wall uses mosaic stencil patterns in the small size.  Medium sized mosaic stencils are used on the floor.  All these designs can be found in the Mosaic Collection at The Stencil Library. Brushes, adhesive and paint can be found in the accessories section.

Helen

Comments

[Theresa]

I love the mosaic concept with the stenciling! The urns are just wonderful!

[Logo Design]

Yup that's really pretty design. so lovely.