Decorating a wall with joint compound and a stencil.
Approximate Time 4 hours
Note: The stencil from VictoriaLarsen.com is a little thicker than the ones you buy in the craft store so that makes the design more raised. However, any stencil will work, it just won't have as much depth. In the picture you see, I used Spackle with white paint.
By Elaine from Belle Plaine, IA
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Will this wash off? Can I do it on a window or will moisture, if it gets on there somehow, make it come off.
Really neat idea, going to try it!
Looks wonderful!
Would this be ok for an inside window, over a sink? It might get a little wet, and I am wondering if it would work there.
thanks!
I love the idea ... However, to get more texture on the stencil, it might be worth trying to use a brush & 'stipple' the spackle onto the surface after you have put in on using the trowel, then remove the stencil.
I also wonder if there's some type of paint that you can mix with the spackle that would give you a 'pearlised' effect. You have such a huge variety of everything in the US that I'm sure there'd be something on the market for 'pearlising' paint, in either the hardware store, paint store, chaft or artists supply store. We have only just reached the 21million population here!
As for waterproofing it, I am sure that it would be ok if you used something like tile grouting, as it has to work in showers!
The worst that can happen, is that you just scrape it off, then use a damp cloth to remove all traces of it, then replace your stencil & try it again the 'traditional' way.
Cheers
Wendy
WoW ! Thats attractive ! I L O V E it !
Great tip!! I think I will try it on a board and then frame it as art. Thanks!
First of all, sorry this is so late with a reply. Somehow this address got blocked in my email.
I would not use it where it could get wet. Even if you use some kind of waterproofing on it, it could come off as joint compound is water soluble.
Really beautiful....love it!!
Could you possible take another picture so I can get a better look at the stenciling, it's a bit dark and hard to see. Thanks!
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