How to Create a Raised Stencil on Furniture

I upcycled this old TV cabinet and even though I loved it as it was I thought it was missing something so I decided to try out a new technique and add a raised stencil on the doors. I think it turned out lovely and definitely is adding an extra depth and character to the piece.
Once the piece of furniture is prepared. Choose a stencil and tape it to the piece
I used wood filler, but I have read people using polyfilla (in US spackling paste I believe) and covered the stencil evenly.
Remove the stencil whilst the paste is still wet
Paint and add depth using wax
More information and step by step guide on the blog.
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  • Tallahassee Girl Tallahassee Girl on Nov 26, 2017

    Please tell me, where did you get the stencils ?

  • Sudi Sudi on Jan 04, 2019

    Hi

    i loved it and I like to do it what do you mean by wood filler is it same as plaster of Paris or does it different?also did you used plaster stencil or painting stencil? Thank you

  • Melissa Melissa on Jul 11, 2019

    Your stencil looks fairly thin but the raised texture is very thick and looks great. How did you do that?

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  • LibraryKAT LibraryKAT on Jul 31, 2017

    It looks really nice. You did a great job. It is also true to the period of the piece. My 1925 sewing machine cabinet has 'wood' appliances very similar to this. Thanks for sharing. :-)

  • Tallahassee Girl Tallahassee Girl on Nov 26, 2017

    Inspired? Will you try this project? Let the author know!

    tencils ?

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