This Shabby Chic vintage style French style stencil is ideal for painting a wide variety of different surfaces like furniture, fabrics, walls etc. The stencils are machine cut from reusable 125 micron genuine Mylar which in thin yet durable- the perfect stencilling material. You can bend it round curved surfaces if necessary. Stencils are easy to use. Just tape into position or use a light misting of repositionable spray mount on the back of the stencil. Then paint through the cut out areas using a stencilling brush & a little paint to transfer the design. You can also use dense foam roller, spray paints to paint your stencil. SIZES The image shows the stencil design that you will receive & our stencils come in a wide variety of sizes (A5/xS, A4/S, A3/M, A2/L, A1/xL) so we will have the size suitable for any project. The sizes in the drop down size box refer to the 'actual cut out design size' - the sheet is slightly larger to accommodate the design & allow for masking off etc. WHAT ARE THE STENCILS MADE FROM? The stencil has been cut from transparent 125 micron Mylar stencil sheeting which is thin yet strong & hard wearing. Our stencils are reusable, washable & flexible & are suitable for use with most types of paint. HOW DO YOU PAINT YOUR STENCIL? The most popular way to paint your stencil is with a brush or roller & you can use almost any type of paint: Emulsion, acrylic, fabric paint, spray paint etc, It all depends on your application needs or preferences. Adhere the stencil to the surface you want to stencil using repositionable spray mount or pieces of tape. Paint through the cut out parts of the stencil, making sure not to use too much paint as this will leave a blotchy result. For more detailed advice please visit our very useful HOW TO STENCIL pages. All images & designs copyright of Ideal Stencils Chateau French Stencil Shabby Chic Furniture, Wall Art