Stencils Rule Variation: Crazy ShapesYou can try this technique using inexpensive deli, or sandwich wrap papers. You can buy them at restaurant supply stores or some of the big box stores carry them. You may even be able to ask for a few extra from your friendly corner deli when you go in to order your lunch.

1 Mix your paint with gels or pastes and use a palette knife or old credit card to smear the paint

onto the deli papers.

2 For fun don’t completely mix the paint into the gel. When you spread it onto the paper you will

have some areas with paint and some clear. You can get some wonderful gestures this way.

3 When this side is dry, you can flip it over and apply a contrasting color to the back side. The

paper is thin and the color will show through.

4 Let dry. Cut into shapes, circles, squares or whatever your imagination comes up with.

5 Use a polymer medium to glue your shapes. Smooth and press any air bubbles out.

6 Let dry.

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Stencils Rule Variation: Crazy Shapes

HEAT WAVESandra Duran WilsonThe flowers near the top of this painting were created using the Crazy Shapes technique.

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