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Instruction for Use or Application

  1. Clean the area you wish to apply the stencil to.

  2. Decide where you want your stencil to be placed. Make sure you leave the backing paper on for this step, so you can move the stencil around accordingly. Once you have determined where to put the stencil, you can mark off where to line it up with a pencil or with masking tape.

  3. Remove the tape (with stencil) from the paper backing. Ensure all pieces are stuck to the tape as you peel away. If any pieces are still stuck to the backing, gently press the tape back down on the area and try again.

  4. Place one corner of the stencil on the surface where you want it. Using a squeegee, wipe across the tape as you lay the stencil down. Once everything is stuck to your surface, wipe over the tape a few more times with your squeegee to make sure everything is truly stuck. Pay special attention to any changes in your surface, like on vehicles, there are sometimes curves in the body.

  5. Peel the tape away from stencil, starting at one corner, and at a sharp downward angle. Make sure your stencil sticks to your surface. If any pieces stay on the tape, gently lay it back down, squeegee it, and re-peel. 

  6. Create your paint mask around the stencil. Especially if you're using an airbrush, you will have over-spray. Using masking paper and tape, place both around the edges of the stencil and over places you don't want paint to go.

  7. Paint! Cover your surface completely and evenly.

  8. Wait about five minutes while your paint dries slightly.

  9. Bake your paint, if you are going to. PLEASE NOTE: Oramask 813 (blue stencil) IS NOT SAFE FOR BAKING - skip this step. R-Tape Paintmask (yellow stencil) IS SAFE FOR BAKING FOR SHORT BAKE CYCLES OF NO MORE THAN 200 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. 

  10. After five minutes, or after baking, peel off your masking and stencil. What is left will be your painted pieces. After your paint has completely dried, you can start filling in any other details you would like.

  11. If working with multiple layers: Make sure the paint is completely dry before applying a new stencil for each layer. It IS possible that the stencil may pull up previous layers upon removal. It is recommended to use only one stencil to outline your artwork, and fill in details or remaining colors by hand.

  12. If applying a clear coat: Make sure the paint is completely dry prior to clear-coating.

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Applying a Vinyl Decal

Note: The instructions below are for applying your decal to a window, or other glass. Please be sure to use WATER as a cleaner for painted areas, like the side of a car, and a lint-free cloth to wipe it dry. If applying to a wall, just wipe off with a lint-free cloth before applying the decal.

Decal

Applying Your New Stencil

Types of Stencils:

Oramask 813

- Blue in color

- Used for general crafts, like wood sign making, painting on walls, etc

- Is NOT safe for baking. Paint must be air-dried only.

- Suitable for wet application

- Can be seen through (for lining up artwork/layers)

R-Tape Paintmask

- Yellow in color

- Used for adding customized paint jobs to automobiles

- SAFE for short bake cycles of no more than 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Can also be air-dried.

- Not suitable for wet application

Stencil
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