I'm wondering if you wax before you stencil or stencil first

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I've painted a piece of furniture with annie sloan chalk paint and I've also waxed it and now I want to put a stencil on it. Should I have stenciled it before i waxed it or is it still okay to stencil it after it is waxed.

Minnie's Milestones by Jonni · Answer

I do it after I wax.

Colimbia1 · Answer

@kirt Glad you asked this question. Wondered about that. Can I decoupage after waxing?

Michele Eures · Answer

I always stencil first. I would think that if you have waxed first, you would need to let your wax dry and harden for a good 24 hours before stenciling. But maybe someone who has done it that way can give better advice on that.

Kathy mcallister · Answer

thanks, I had already gone and waxed so that's why i was wondering, it appears that either way is fine. thanks so much.

Christine Sergot Bending · Answer

I am going to try stenciling first. I just hope it doesn't smudge when applying wax.

Sue A · Answer

Hi! I have done it either way.Christine, as long as your wax or stencil is totally dry, it will be fine! good luck! Sue (as mentioned must wax over again after stencil!)

Brenda Counts · Answer

I had the same question.  Thanks to all for the answer.

Toni · Answer

I have stencilled before waxing, any advice on the safest way to ensure the stencilling doesn’t smudge when I wax ... it will have had at least 24 hours to dry .. thank you

Michelle Leslie · Answer

Hi Kathy, it's best to stencil first.

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