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! Check out our gorgeous Moon stencil! Celestial motifs have been very popular lately, & our Full Moon stencil is right on trend! With our beautiful Moon stencil you can easily create a stunning accent wall above a sofa or bed. The stenciled Moon can loom great over your desk. This large wall stencil also works perfectly for a celestial themed nursery. This Moon stencil design can be painted with a foam roller and/or stencil brushes. If you'd like to create a shimmering effect for your Moon stencil & give it a beautiful glow, use metallic paint & some shading of the edges for extra dimension. Use a dense foam roller for the 1st layer & either stencil brushes or a foam roller for the second stencil layer. Our Moon stencil comes in 3 convenient sizes. Large stencil, medium & small stencils. Just choose the right size stencil for your project. Our Moon stencil consists of 2 overlays. Which means, first you stencil the circle using the 1st stencil, & after that you add moon spots as a second layer. SMALL: 14 diameter MEDIUM: 20 diameter LARGE: 30 diameter You can stencil with acrylic or latex paint, stencil creams, fabric paint or glaze. Use a foam roller or stencil brush. Although our stencils do not require the use of spray adhesive, this pattern could benefit from it to help minimize paint seepage, especially if your walls have a slight texture to them. (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. Clean-up tip: Spray the stencil with Simple Green to help to remove adhesive residue. Please note that once you've used spray adhesive on your stencil, it will never really come off completely. That is why we personally prefer not to use adhesive, & instead use less paint on your roller or stencil brush. 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 stencils. However, if you want crisper edges or are stenciling with high contrasting colors, please use it (Elmer's spray adhesive seems to be the best). It is helpful for beginners to mist a stencil with spray adhesive just to make sure you get great results. Always use pieces of blue painters tape to secure your stencil in place. STENCILING FABRIC: You can create custom stenciled curtains, pillows & tablecloths with our stencils! When
