How to Paint Vine Stencils

Wash the area that will be stenciled with soapy water. Rinse the soap away with a damp hand towel and dry the surface with a soft cloth. This will remove any grease or grime that will cause the tape holding up the stencil to not adhere.

Position the vine stencil on the surface. Use a piece of painter's tape to hold it in place. Begin at the edge of the wall to create a more finished look.

Cover the tip of a stencil paint brush, which can be purchased at craft stores, with a small amount of stencil paint. Wipe off any excess paint on the brush by rubbing the brush in a circular motion onto a piece of white paper. Have as little paint as possible on the brush, which will prevent a spotty finished product.

Dab the end bristles of the brush in an overlapping pattern over the open area of the stencil. Refill the brush as needed and continue until the entire piece is covered.

Allow the paint to set for 10 to 15 minutes before carefully lifting the stencil off the wall and placing it into the next position. The next position will depend upon the type of vine effect you are attempting to create. The vine can either be a straight line or can be placed in an upward or downward position to create a different effect.

Continue to stencil the wall or other surface until the desired area is covered.

Wash with soapy water the stencils, brushes and any palettes used to the hold the paint. Rinse them and store them for later use.