A Vintage Sign using Canvas (A Tutorial)

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i covered the canvas in overlapping until the top and sides were covered

i printed out my graphic/text on regular sized paper. then i took it to fed ex/kinkos and used the copier to enlarge it to the exact width i needed

i rolled out a of contact shelving paper and i used spray adhesive……

…….to attach the photo copy to the top of the contact paper.

stenciling in this way isn't a perfect process so i had to touch up some of the letters….but it actually adds to the “aging” of the sign. i used gesso

i sanded down the corners a little extra where extra aging would have taken place

paper towel and wipe off the excess paint as you go

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vintage sign using canvas

june 7

step 1: preparing the canvas

i used matte to decoupage of newsprint to my canvas

step 2: creating a stencil

step 3: painting

step 4: distressing

i wiped down the canvas to remove excess dust from sanding

step 5: additional aging

now i just have to hang it

ashley hackshaw

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