Cutting Edge Stencils offers the best Mandala stencils & 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 a 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! Our Kashmir Mandala Stencil is as beautiful as the region it's named after. This large stencil is a wonderful example of stylized natural elements that will bring your home decor to the next level. Our mandala stencils are reusable, unlike mandala decals which can only be used once. This mandala stencil will bring high style to any room in your home. Mandala stencils look great on walls, floors & furniture. This mandala stencil is so easy to use - virtually anyone can do it. Get rid of excess paint by rolling the foam roller over a folded paper towel. Then, just roll it over the stencil applying medium pressure for an instant fabulous result! Don't press on the roller too hard otherwise you might get some bleed. For the mandalas that are 18 to 30, you will be receiving a full medallion. For the 36 & 44 mandalas, you will receive half of the design & to complete the medallion, pick up the stencil after completing one side, flip it & line up the registration marks (see photo above), tape it & do it again. Detailed Stenciling instructions, color photo & a free stencil (4.95 value) included with each order. Stencil comes in attractive packaging & makes a great GIFT! If you compare our stencil thickness, size, design quality & prices, you will be amazed at the value that Cutting Edge Stencils offers! WHICH PAINTS & TOOLS TO USE FOR STENCILING: You can stencil with acrylic or latex paint of your choice. Use a dense foam roller or stencil brush. (We sell both) Oil paints or spray paints are not good for stenciling. Our Stencil Essentials Tool kit contains a foam roller, a brush & a stencil level & it costs you 10% less than buying all the items individually! http://www.etsy.com/listing/88209617/stencil-essentials-the-tools-you-need HOW TO STENCIL A FLOOR: You can create a tiled floor look with tile stencils by painting over your old tile, linoleum, concrete or wooden floors. Make sure that the floor that you'll be stenciling is properly prepared! Thoroughly clean your floor first. It is super important that you use a Bonding primer such as STIx, Kilz or Bin to make sure that you get proper adhesion to your floor. Apply 1-2 coats of primer & let it dry. Then, apply at least 2 coats of regular wall latex paint in desired color with a tight nap roller (1/4 - 3/8) or even a dense foam roller for a smooth finish & good coverage. The paint should be allowed to dry for at least 24 hours before stenciling, for best results. After the stenciling is compete, seal your floor with a coat of non-yellowing water-based polyurethane for added durability. IMPORTANT INFO ON STENCILING TExTURED WALLS: in general, it's possible to stencil over textured surfaces, however it depends on the roughness of your texture & your desired outcome. Some textures are really rough, with huge peaks & valleys and, if this is your case, stenciling may not be an option. However, there are light to medium textures that are very suitable for stenciling. With textures it is especially important that you put very little paint on your brush & always off-load it onto a paper towel. Use a rubbing/dabbing motion while stenciling & try not to force the paint under the edges of the stencil. You can also use a dense foam roller, but make sure that you off-load it onto some paper towels so that it is relatively dry. To avoid seepage, use very little paint, & don't press hard on the roller. Using spray adhesive can also help prevent seepage of paint under the stencils. We love Elmer's re-positionable spray adhesive but most re-positionable spray adhesives are fine. Always test the stencil on a disposable surface first (such as a piece of cardboard), or try stenciling a small area in a corner somewhere & immediately wipe the stenciled paint off the wall with a moist baby wipe. Also, it's good to remember that using high-contrast colors (like black over white) is much less forgiving than using colors that are similar to each other. SPRAY ADHESIVE: We find that it is not necessary to use spray adhesive with our
