How To: Stencil a Metal Caddy
Customize any surface with this honeycomb-inspired stencil! We chose to create a bright design on a metal organization caddy, but let your imagination run wild.
Click here to download the template for the honeycomb-inspired stencil.
Materials:
Metal tool caddy
Rust-inhibiting primer
Latex paints: yellow, orange, blue
Stencil plastic
Stencil pattern
Crafts knife
Stencil adhesive spray
Foam pouncer
Fine-tip artist's brush
Spray finish sealer
1. Prime tote with rust-inhibiting primer. Paint yellow. Let dry. Trace pattern onto stencil plastic, then cut out using a crafts knife.
2. Secure stencil to tote using stencil adhesive, then use foam pouncer to stencil openings with orange paint. Remove stencil and let dry.
3. Use an artist's brush to paint a few areas blue. Let dry, then spray with finish sealer.
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