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        Email us at: stencil.craft@virgin.net | Stencil CareAll of our original design stencils are hand-cut in oiled manilla. The oiled manilla is very durable and long-lasting, but requires some special attention in order to ensure that your stencil will last a long time.We usually recommend the Plaid paint crayons for stencilling as they can work on almost any porous surface; wood, walls, fabric, plant pots etc. These leave much less of a residue of paint on the stencil compared to wet paint and they can be cleaned with a dry tissue on the main parts of the stencil and a cotton bud on the inside of the bridges. Water-based paint should be wiped off with a damp cloth with a small amount of washing-up liquid. It is important though to ensure that you don't get the stencil too wet. We have also found that lanolin-free baby wipes are very good for cleaning stencils, as they are not too wet. Solvent-based paint should be removed with the relevant solvent. Stencil glue can be removed from the back of the stencil by wiping over with white spirit or a similar solvent. Do not soak oiled manilla stencils It is particularly important to keep the stencils clean if you are embossing otherwise you get a dirty embossed image. Brush CareOnce you have finished stencilling, your brushes should be washed in either warm, soapy water (for water-based paint or paint crayons) or a an appropriate solvent if you have used solvent-based paint. After a final rinse in clean water, squeeze out the excess water and stand the brushes, bristles upwards to dry. Once dry, you can put an elastic band around the bristles to keep them in shape, but not too tight. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||