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Open Door Policy Artwork

Welcome to our Home sign

Seashell SilverWSC39-0Base​

Cape Cod GreyWSC40-0Accent Colour​

Granite Ridge

WSC41-9

Accent Colour

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Eames Blue

Eames BlueVF106-0Accent Colour​

Blackboard

BlackboardWSC42-9Lettering​

Here's How

  • ​Paint board basecoat colour Seashell Silver.

  • Let dry.

  • Remaining colours brush randomly across the board in a dry brush technique, layering the colours until the desired effect is achieved.

  • Measure and place the stencil in position.

  • Secure with tape.

  • Stencil saying with a dry stencil brush technique.

  • Let dry.

  • Sand edges with a sanding pad for a distressed weathered look.

DRY BRUSH TECHNIQUE:

Place a small amount of stain on a plastic plate, dip the brush in the stain and then wipe off most of the paint on a paper towel.

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  • ​10” x 1” – 5’ long

  • Alphabet stencils: 3” 2451-322

  • Different colours of paint or stain

  • Ruler/measuring tape

  • Pencil

  • 2” brush

  • Stencil brushes

  • Painters tape 1670-130

  • Sanding pad 1060-194

  • Paper towels 4661-372

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Cardinal RougeCH30-3Top​

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Hockey SweaterCH26-3Base​

Here's How

  • Paint the entire board base colour. Let dry.

  • Paint entire board top colour allowing the base colour to show through a bit.

  • Create 5” letters by enlarging the 3” stencil 168% on a photocopier. Print on cardstock. Cut out the enlarged letters with a hobby knife and a ruler.

  • Find the vertical centre for each of the letters for WELCOME.

  • Find the centre of board and mark.Place the Welcome letters matching the centre lines on the board, ensuring there is equal space at the top and bottom of board.

  • Tape letters in position. Stencil with base colour, with a dry brush technique.​

DRY BRUSH TECHNIQUE:Place a small amount of stain on a plastic plate, dip the brush in the stain and then wipe off most of the paint on a paper towel.

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