Empathy Mandala Wall Stencil - Mandala Wall Stencil Large For Painting On Wood Better Than Decals

Cutting Edge Stencils offers the best wall stencils for DIY dcor - stencils expertly designed by professional decorative artists Janna Makaeva & Greg Swisher with over 25 years of painting experience. We are the most reputable stencil company that stands behind its high quality product. We are the largest & the oldest stencil shop on Etsy & are honored to have your 100% positive feedback. Stencil returns are easy & there is no restocking fee! Mandala stencils are very popular in today's DIY decor. With our beautiful & intricate Empathy mandala stencil, you can make a stunning statement on any wall or floor. Let's increase empathy in our lives :) Our large mandala stencils can be stenciled in one or multiple paint colors to match your decor. Mandala stencils are easy & fast to use despite there seeming intricacy. Perfect choice for a first time stenciling project. This mandala is a Filler design, meaning you'll be stenciling not the outlines, but the openings in between lines. Please refer to the Actual stencil image. Mandala stencils are really easy to use, virtually anyone can do it. No artistic ability required! Simply tape it to the wall or floor using BLUE painter's tape, then load your foam roller with the paint of your choice (latex or acrylic). Don't use too much paint! Get rid of excess paint by rolling the foam roller over a folded paper towel. Then, just roll it over the stencil applying light to medium pressure for an quick fabulous result! Don't press on the roller too hard otherwise you might get some paint seepage under the stencil. Mandala stencil designs are easy to stencil with a dense foam roller. However, for multiple colors, please use various stencil brushes. For expert stenciling tips, please watch our How-to stencil videos! You'll find them extremely helpful for your stenciling project. Even beginners get great results! Although most of our stencils do not require the use of spray adhesive, if your walls have a texture to them, it might be a good idea to use spray adhesive to help minimize paint seepage (Elmer's spray adhesive seems to be the best). Make sure you shake the can well & lightly mist (not drench) the stencil, & 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. Note: you will still need to hold the stencil in place with a few pieces of blue painters tape! Adhesive by itself is not enough to hold the stencil on the wall. Stencil Cleaning tip: Spray the stencil with Simple Green to help to remove adhesive residue & let it sit for a while before cleaning with soap & water. Please note that it is virtually impossible to get rid of all adhesive residue. That's why we personally prefer not to use it & just stick with painter's tape! Stenciling on rough or textured walls may contribute to increased paint bleed. For more information on stenciling on textured walls, see our F.A.Q. section. About seepage & imperfections: Even with a proper loaded roller & correct technique you might get some minor paint seepage here & there. in most cases it's not noticeable, especially from a couple of feet away & 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 & some paint seepage here & there are natural & inevitable for this type of work. To avoid seepage, use spray adhesive & less paint on your roller & brush. Did you know you can stencil your own fabric & use it for curtains, hanging tapestries, 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 regular acrylic paint. You can also get specially formulated fabric stencil paint for your textile stenciling project. 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 & 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 & even sheer fabrics with great results.