A Mask vs Stencil Experiment Part 2 – Book of Backgrounds 2016, Number 45

Here is a mask vs stencil experiment that you can try if you’ve ever wondered what the differences are between the two.

This experiment is split into 2 parts.

Part one, we did a stencil vs mask experiment and create a really nice background using a stencil.  In part two, we’ll do a mask vs stencil experiment and create a similar background using the mask part of the stencil.

A Mask vs Stencil Experiment

Supplies:

Background Type:

• Any type of surface that will accept acrylic paint.

Palette: DecoArt Americana Acrylics

• Sea Glass – DA297
• Mustard Seed – DA264
• Pink Chiffon – DA192
• Chartreuse Yellow – DA330

Prep and Mediums

• DecoArt Media White Gesso – DMM18
• DecoArt Media Modeling Paste – DMM21
• DecoArt Media Matte Medium – DMM20

DecoArt Stencils

• Americana Stick-on Stencil, Quatrefoil – ARS05

Accessories

• Application and Texture Tools – DAS221

Brushes:

Royal Soft-Grip

• #8 Bristle Bright – SG1425

Royal Aqualon

• #3/4″, 1/2″ & 1″ Glaze Wash – R2700

General Supplies:

• Royal Brush Square Brush Basin – RD325
• Royal Essentials Palette Paper – RD358
• Unstick Reusable Arts and Crafts Sheet
• Mister Bottle Filled with Water
• Paper Towels
• Baby Wipes, Kitchen Wipes or Kitchen cloths (for dry rub application)
• Heat Gun

Manufacturers

• DecoArt – DecoArt.com
• Royal Brush – RoyalBrush.com
• Unstick – Unstick.ca