The Everything Art Handbook

STENCILING

When stamping, we use a tool—the stamp—to apply paint or ink. When stenciling, however, we use a blunt, short-bristled brush to force the paint through a tool—the stencil. As with stamping techniques, it is always important to clean your stencil immediately to prolong its use.

DRYBRUSH BOUNCING

With a small amount of paint on a short-bristled brush, bounce the brush over the stencil opening, forcing the paint through. You can use this method for both purchased and found, repurposed stencils.

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