Stencil is a great way to turn ceramic tiles into a work of art. If you had to visit building materials stores, then you probably know that ceramic with a picture costs a lot of money. But to decorate the walls of the kitchen or bathroom with unique drawings is not at all difficult ...
What is needed for this?
1. Naturally, plain tiles (or take tiles, by the way) and stencils, which can be purchased at any hardware store or in supermarkets such as “Everything for repair”.
2. Acrylic paints, which are intended for drawing on ceramic tiles.
3. Special aerosol glue. Its use is not necessary, but it is it that allows you to better fix the stencil on the tile.
4. Screen brushes, sponges, as well as a can of water in which the brushes are stored during operation to prevent drying of the paint.
Before applying the drawing to the tile, it must be prepared in a certain way. If it is a tile or tile: it will be enough to wipe it with a degreasing solution or rinse under water using a dishwashing detergent.
After washing, the tile must be left to dry. While waiting, you can attend to the preparation of the stencil, which is covered with aerosol glue on the back side - this will allow you not to worry about the stencil “peeling off” during operation.
When the tile is completely dry, the stencil is superimposed on its outer side: you can start drawing. You can choose the color from which the whole process will start on your own, but it is better if the first color is darker than the next, then there will be no problems with the brightness of the picture afterwards.
Remember that when painting on tiles, the brush should be held in a perpendicular position, and the paint itself should be applied in dotted movements. It is important to observe this rule because otherwise the paint may "leak" under the stencil during drawing, which will make your drawing less clear. It is also necessary to avoid too much paint on the brushes, otherwise it will leak.
In the process of drawing it is not necessary to use only brushes. After you finish working with one color or part of a picture, you can use a sponge for a different tone. The sponge allows you to draw with "blotting" movements, which will make it possible to achieve the creation of various effects.
If under the brush the paint often lies in stripes or dots, then using a sponge you can create a certain embossing. Then the veins and dots in your drawing will be mixed with the roughness that the sponge will create during painting.
After the drawing is completely completed, you can remove the stencil. If the paint that you used for drawing is of high quality, then you will not have to wait long for it to dry completely. The result will certainly exceed all your expectations: an exclusive tile pattern is a godsend for repair!
After the paint is completely dry, ceramic tiles can be washed easily. By the way, even solvents are not able to harm acrylics. But if you want the drawing to last as long as possible, you can additionally heat the tile in the oven. Just make sure that the instructions for the paint indicate the possibility of such heating.