Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Acrylic paints, stencil kits put country look in reach

Q. I like the country look and would like to try my hand atstenciling. What tips do you have to offer?

A. It's very easy to do. In fact, if you'll check your localpaint store or arts-and-crafts dealer, you can buy kits to make iteven easier. Or just pick out your design and make your ownstencils.

I do recommend practicing on a small area that isn't highlyvisible, like a closet or garage wall.

The first ingredient you'll be shopping for is paint. You wantan acrylic paint that dries fast. A fast-drying paint will go a longway in minimizing smears and runs. This is especially true if youare using more than one color. Acrylics are also easier to clean …

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