Glossary of Stenciling Terms
There are several methods used for stenciling, and many terms used to describe them.
This glossary defines the terms that you'll find used on our project pages.
Pouncing method - holding your brush, or sponge perpendicular to
the item you are stenciling and bouncing it against the object to apply the paint.
Dry brushing - Applying paint to your brush
or sponge and removing most of it by wiping or pouncing it on a piece of paper or
rag. This is to prevent the paint from bleeding under the edges of the stencil.
Bleeding - When paint seeps under the edge of
the stencil leaving blotches of paint and distorting the design. Caused by too much paint
on the brush or sponge.
Base Coat - The bottom or first coat you
apply to the object you are going to stencil.
Spray Adhesive - Adhesive that comes in a
spray can and is used to adhere stencils to the object intended for stenciling.
Stays permanently tacky, similar to a post-it note.
Low Tack Masking Tape - Also known as
Painter's Masking Tape, the adhesive is not as strong as regular masking tape and
generally will not pull off paint when removed.
Sea Sponges - There are two kinds, those
harvested from the sea and those that are manmade to replicate the originals. They
are usually a bit larger than a softball and have a multitude of textures on the
surface. When choosing one to purchase, look for one that has lots of fine
"fingers" on the surface. Each sponge can be cut apart (carefully to
preserve the "fingered" surface) allowing you to have several smaller sponges
for various color use.
Artist's Brushes - Flat and/or round, these
are brushes generally used for painting pictures.
Stenciling Brushes - Round and rather stiff,
they come in a variety of sizes. Bristles are all the same length and cut float
across the end. Looks like a crewcut brush.
Palette - A flat surface used to hold a variety of paints while painting an object.
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