Stenciling on Wood
Stenciling
In stenciling, one must first cut out the stencils of design parts. The object to be decorated is varnished. When the varnish is tacky, the stencil is applied in position, sticking to the varnish. Colored bronze powders are then applied with a cloth to the space left by the stencil. By working from edge to center, more powder is deposited near the stencil edge, thus giving shading and dimension to the design. The stencil is then removed before it sticks permanently. It may take several stencils to complete a design. “Piano” stenciling is a combination of stenciled and free hand bronze, using the same powders. Stenciling is applied to tin objects such as trays and trunks; or wood objects, such as boxes or chairs.
