Houndstooth Wallpaper Stencil

Houndstooth Wallpaper Stencil
Gifted by: Stencil1
www.stencil1.com
Reviewed by: Madison Bowes, Editor, FaveCrafts.com

An accent wall can brighten up any room, and while it is traditionally a wall in a complementary color, Stencil1's Houndstooth Wallpaper Stencil will take your paint plan to the next level. Try a houndstooth accent wall, or, if that is too much for you, use this on a smaller area like a desk, door, fridge, or sectioned off piece of wall. This stencil will make any dull room exciting and interesting, and you will always have a topic of conversation in front of you.

While it may seem difficult, this stencil is very easy to use. The triangles in the corners of the stencil help you plan out your design; while you are laying out the stencil prior to painting, you simply mark the triangles with a pencil so that the pattern stays even across your surface. This ensures a perfect pattern and saves you from the headache of a crooked design. If you are not comfortable marking your walls with a pencil or fabric pen, you can also use blue painters tape under the triangles.

The stencil will work best on a smooth wall for a clean and crisp design, so spackle and sand over any marks that may be in your way. It is recommended that you practice on a piece of cardboard before you begin your real project, so you become used to the way you have to paint the stencil. It is best to work on flat acrylic paint, as stencil pain may have trouble adhering to glossy finishes. Once you are prepped any ready to go, this project will take you no time, and you may find it soothing as you move your stencil to each section. This pattern would look great in any family room, and would be a fun surprise for an Alabama fan to come home to.