Spray Paint Stencils

Many people like to decorate their house walls with beautiful art, but don't have the skill. If you are not good at drawing or painting, then consider using spray paint stencils. They are available in various designs, in letters, symbols, etc. And by spray painting them, you can create great stencil art on any surface. Here is some practical information on where to get these stencils and how to spray paint art using them.

Stencils at the Supermarket
You can find cool stencil designs at any supermarket. They cost-effective, and for some bucks you can get many design of these stencils. You can get paper stencils or plastic ones. The plastic ones are the better ones, as they can be easily cleaned up and reused. So, select the stencil which has designs, letters or symbols, suitable to your project.

Online Free Stencils
But, in case you are not able to find the right kind of stencils at the supermarket or stationery store, then look online. There are many sites where you can find these stencils, these sites have hundreds of designs. You can select many stencils for painting walls from these sites. Go though the site, to check out the various printable spray paint stencils designs. You can find simple designs like butterflies, stars, flower, etc. stencils. These are good for painting girls room, or clothes. But, if you want to create eye-catching art with spray paint art stencils, then go with Fresco or mural stencils. These are interesting wall painting stencils, which give a very cool effect.

For boys room you can go with stencils of cars, spaceships, or sport stencils. You even get special symbol stencils and even detailed stencils of scene or famous people. If you are total beginner to using stencils or spray painting then go with simple designs so that the job of spray painting is easy. After you are done getting the stencils, print them on a thick sheet of paper, and use a craft knife. And scrape off the silhouette and then use these sheets to create cool looking stencil art.

Using Spray Paint Stencils
Now, the first step when it comes to spray painting the stencils is the spray painting safety. So, wear safety goggles and mask. Rubber gloves should also be used, wear old clothes as they will get stained while you spray paint. Get old cardboard sheets, and practice on it, before you try any spray painting on the desired surface. On the cardboard, hold the stencils as closely and firmly you can with your free hand. Then in the other hand take the aerosol can, shake it well till you hear the pea or ball in the can. Then hold the can perpendicular to the cardboard and spray paint. The motion should be straight one, from left to right, then right to left, then left to right and so on till you have covered up the complete stencil.

Then check the result, by slowly taking off the stencil. Let the paint dry. This was a trial spray painting with the stencil, now clean the stencil and use it on the desired surface, using the same above tips. Always, remember the three things, to shake the bottle well, to hold it always perpendicular to the surface and always follow the right motion. When creating detailed wall painting stencils, you will need to work with the stencils in layers and use various color spray cans.