Ugly papers don’t have to stay ugly! One more layer can make a big difference! Below are some brayer clean up papers from gel printing and they do not make me happy the way they are.
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Using the stencils from the Overlapping Shapes collection I created for StencilGirl Products, I’m going to get some white and pattern onto these papers.
To create crisp stenciled lines there are a couple of things you can do if you’re an impatient stenciler like me.
- Use a thick paint, like a heavy body paint
- Use a small amount of paint on your cosmetic sponge
- Apply in an up and down motion
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Now that only a little bit of the colors are showing, these papers have transformed into ones I love. Should you ever happen to have an ugly paper, try adding a layer of white with a stencil!
![](https://acolorfuljourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/overlapping-shapes-mask-stencil-carolyn-dube-3-1.jpg)
Here are the supplies used. Some of these links are affiliate links which means I get a small percentage. For example, I’m an Amazon Associate & I earn from qualifying purchases. It doesn’t cost you anything extra and you get a really good feeling knowing that you are helping keep the free tutorials coming!
What a fun idea! Thanks for sharing it.