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Stencil Strokes & Techniques for Decorative Paint Treatments

Painting over a stencil the way you’d paint a wall will push paint under the cutout, creating a blurred, sloppy image instead of a sharp design. Try circular, up-and-down, or stippling brushstrokes instead to keep the paint within the lines.

1. Move the paintbrush in a circular motion.
2. "Stipple" the paint by dabbing the brush up and down onto the surface.
3. Lightly flick the paintbrush in an up and down motion.

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