How to Stencil Ivy

Stenciling ivy is a relatively easy process when you have the correct tools. Armed with a plastic stencil and some paint, you can create a lovely ivy design anywhere in your home. Simply select your location and decide if you want to apply your ivy in a free form style or in a pattern. Apply the selected shades of paint to your stencil and the process is complete.

Things You'll Need

• Lime acrylic paint
• Hunter green acrylic paint
• 5/8-inch stencil brush
• Plastic ivy stencil
• Painter's tape
• Pencil
• Ruler

Instructions

1. Draw a guide line on the wall using a pencil and a ruler if you want a straight line of ivy. The stencil will rest on this line. If you do not desire a line, you may begin with Step 2.

2. Secure the stencil to the wall with painter's tape. Be sure to place tape on each side of the stencil to prevent slipping.

3. Apply a lime base coat, covering the entire leaf and its stem. The paint should be applied in short circular strokes.

4. Dab the edges of each individual leaf and the stem with the hunter green paint. This will add dimension to the ivy and help it to properly stand out.

Tips & Warnings

• Before you begin to stencil, plan carefully where you want the ivy to go. This will help to avoid any pattern errors and will ensure that you have enough paint for the project.

References

• How to Stencil