Stencils are a hugely flexible and diverse way of adding pattern to virtually anything. You can do entire walls, portions of furniture, pots, the edges of floors, frames, or whatever takes your fancy. The style of the stencil you use can range from modern to classic, small to large. You can make your own stencils, or buy them online. Or you can use something slightly unexpected, like a cake stencil or a doily, as a stencil. Use low-tack masking tape to keep your stencil in place. Use a sponge for stencilling, not a brush, and make sure you don’t overload it, or the paint will bleed underneath the edge of the stencil. Put the paint into a shallow tray or dish, and keep a rag or paper towel on hand to dab off excess paint. Carefully lift the stencil off, and replace to continue if necessary. stencilling Resene Quarter Alabaster Resene Alabaster Resene All Black Resene Double Foundry Resene Truffle Resene Double Alabaster Resene Quarter Delta Far left, clockwise: Outdoor shower in Resene All Black, Resene Quarter Delta, Resene Quarter Truffle and Resene Double Alabaster. Moroccan- inspired stencil in Resene Half Delta and Resene Quarter Alabaster. Bedside cabinet in Resene Spritzer and Resene Alabaster. Plant stand in Resene Double Foundry, Resene Woodland and Resene Gold Dust metallic. Glass vase in Resene Redemption Blue. Resene Half Delta Resene Woodland Resene Spritzer Resene Gold Dust Resene Redemption Blue 18 | | 19