koi stencils

Oriental stencil designs, like these koi stencils, can add a clean burst of color to an otherwise plain piece of furniture. So, don’t throw old furniture away – redecorate it!

This was an easy project mostly because working with small pieces is so convenient. They’re much easier to maneuver than a large dresser and when finished it’s easier to find a space for them in your home. I don’t know about your house but small stools like this one come in handy for an extra seat or a step up to the top shelf. I couldn’t believe it when my neighbor had it out for the trash. What a find! All it needed was a quick base of black spray paint and my canvas was ready for art.

Since the top of the stool was round I was inspired to find a stencil to mimic the shape. This Yin Yang Koi Stencil was perfect. Not to mention the color choices that work well with the fish stand out so well on the black background.

Make sure your surface paint is not too glossy or slick that the stencil paints won’t bead up. If you are spray painting a base coat, use a flat paint (you can always come back with a clear coat for protection and beauty when the project is finished). If your item already has a base coat and it’s glossy, just lightly sand it down with a fine sand paper.