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	The Stencil Library Noticeboard - Archives 2005   This is our archive of noticeboard messages from 2005.   2006 archive   current messages Name: Heather Date: 31 Dec 2005 16:41:32 GMT I have a stencil border in a room right now but I want to cover up that stencil and replace it with a new one. I was curious if you could reccommend a technique for this or do I just have to use primer over the old stencil? The existing stencil is a pretty dark color. Thank you very much! Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 31 Dec 2005 17:14:31 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. From your message, I cannot tell if you just want to cover the stencilling or whether you are going to paint the whole wall. If you are going to paint the whole wall, then I would recommend painting over the stencilling with an obliterating paint as it is quite dark first, then proceed with painting your whole wall the desired colour. An obliterating paint is simply a more opaque paint designed for covering strong colour. If you just want to paint over the stencilled border, then first I would mask if off using some low tack decorating tape just above and just below. Again, because the stencilling is dark, I would perhaps use an obliterating paint first and then paint with your wall colour. Please note, that even if you are using the same wall colour as before, because the paint on the wall has been there for a while, you might notice a faint difference between the old wall paint and the freshly applied part. You could actually paint your "band" a totally different colour and then apply the stencil pattern to that if wanted. I hope that has helped. If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Name: diane carlish Date: 15 Dec 2005 17:46:34 GMT From: west nyack, new york, USA Hi, Love your stencil designs but though you state most are single layer, we don't know which ones are not. I am particularly interested in the large peacock feather (co 19-L) and ikebana ( ja 136 ) and would like to know how many layers each has. thanking you in advance. diane Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 16 Dec 2005 10:23:12 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. Most of our stencils are single layer. If they are in more than one layer then they tend to be shown in more than one colour (but not always). We are always happy to confirm the number of layers for any stencil design. CO19-L Peacock Feather and JA136 Ikebana are both single layer designs. The peacock feather does come in three sections (top, middle and bottom) with registration marks to make it easier to manage. If you require a single layer design in more than one layer, we can look at doing a custom version for you. Please e-mail us at sales@stencil-library.com to discuss your options. Name: Carol H Date: 12 Dec 2005 10:53:05 GMT Instead of showing a price in pounds and in dollars, the screen goes from picture directly to order form. Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 12 Dec 2005 11:21:05 GMT Thank you for your message. I am sorry to hear you were experiencing problems. What should happen is: you should see both a picture and underneath it a code number, name and price in pounds sterling. If you click on the price, that will bring up the currency converter so you can see the price in your currency. If you click on the code number, that will put the item in your shopping basket. If you would please e-mail me at rachel@stencil-library.com with the stencil you are looking at and more details about exactly what is going wrong, then I will get the technical department to look into it and resolve the problem. I look forward to hearing from you. Name: Terry Date: 8 Dec 2005 19:02:34 GMT From: Evergreen, CO, USA First, I am amazed by the selection and quality of designs in your library! Beautiful! Second, I just placed an order with you for the CD-ROM catalog, but now I see that you recommend ordering from your US distributor for US orders. As I'm sure this would cut down on shipping time (I'd like to get my hands on that catalog as soon as possible!), is there any way to have my order go through your US distributor so that I don't have to wait for it arrive from the UK? Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 9 Dec 2005 11:15:16 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. I am so glad you like our range! Because your order contained other items that I know our US distributor doesn't stock and because the order has already been placed with us, then the order will have to come from us. I am processing your order now and will dispatch it today so you will get it quickly. When you come to order stencils, you can order through our distributor. They do have some of the stencils in stock, but many will still come from us direct in the UK. However, we work very hard to dispatch promptly so that the dispatch time is kept to a minimum. Name: K. Car Date: 8 Dec 2005 08:08:11 GMT From: San Francisco, USA I am interested in purchasing a stencil border for my wood floor (approx. 14 ft. x 8 ft.) I don't quite understand how the stencil works for a border, though, if it is only 4" by 12". What is the technique for getting it all the way around the room? Reply from K. Car at The Stencil Library Date: 8 Dec 2005 11:04:27 GMT When you purchase a stencil which is designed as a border it will have registration marks on it that you can match up to continue the design in a staight line. When you come to a corner you could mitre it using a piece of paper to block out the design. Use a square or rectangle of paper and fold it in half diagonally to form a 90 degree angle. Stencil the border and as you approach a corner place the paper over the stencil with the diagonal edge crossing it to the point of the corner. Stencil your border up to the edge of the paper. Remove both the paper and the stencil. Reposition the paper over the diagonal area you have just stencilled and reposition your stencil. Then begin stencilling the border in its new direction. Name: Siri Date: 6 Dec 2005 01:46:54 GMT From: Bangkok, Thailand I have been trying to make a change in the "Qty column" to 1 (one) of each design but does not seems to work. Please suggest. Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 6 Dec 2005 10:03:31 GMT Thank you for your e-mail. I am sorry to hear you have been having difficulties with your order and we will do everything possible to put it right. I have forwarded your enquiry to support@stencil-library.com as they deal with all technical problems and will be happy to help you with your problem. I am glad that you told us you were having trouble as then we are able to fix it. The support department will be in touch with your shortly and if you have further questions, please do not hesitate to let us know. Name: kathy Date: 22 Nov 2005 15:36:41 GMT Email: <weinro6@aol.com> From: pennington nj, usa i want to 2-d gold starts on my high ceiling. i have read about gilding, but don't think thaqt would work in 2-dimmension. What doyou think? Also, is there a way to stencil on paper(and if so what kind) and then glue them to the ceiling. the ceiling is 12 ft taqll and will be difficult to reach. Thanks for your response and assistance. slso do you have a new number to stencilk collector i allentown, pa usa i caqnnot reach them Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 23 Nov 2005 12:33:24 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. Gilding can be pretty flexible so it might work on your stars. I am not sure how you are creating your 2-D star but if you e-mail me sales@stencil-library.com with more specific information then I will be happy to tell you how you could gild them. I don't see why you couldn't gild or stencil your stars onto some paper, cut them out and stick them to your ceiling. I would use a thick paper - lining paper for walls would be perfect. And make sure you use a substantial glue to stick them on so that they don't start to unpeel over time. If you are using lining paper then a wallpaper paste would be ideal. Stencilwerks have recently moved. Their new address is 1928 W. Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104. But their phone number should be the same 1-800-357-4954. I am not sure what days they are open. Please e-mail me if you still have trouble getting in contact with them. I look foward to hearing from you. Name: Denise Date: 7 Nov 2005 14:28:17 GMT From: Oxford, USA Can I mail my order along with a check? I'm interested in ordering OTT20 - Border No. 19 (cut) and would need to know the total due and your address and phone number would be helpful also. I live in Massachusetts (in the U.S.). I understand you like to post these messages as it may benefit others, but I would really appreciate it if you could also reply to my email address directly as I'm not all that proficient with the internet. Thanks, Denise Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 7 Nov 2005 14:49:14 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. We cannot accept payment by US dollar check here in the UK, but you can order what you want from one of our US suppliers, Stencilwerks who are in Allentown, PA as they will be happy to accept a check. Their phone number is 1-800-357-4954 and their address is 1928 W. Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104. Please phone them first and they will give you the price for OTT20 in dollars and the shipping amount. Name: Evan Date: 17 Oct 2005 16:30:32 GMT From: Toronto, Canada Thank you Rachel Morris, for your prompt response. I am totally fascinated with the repertoire of the stencil collection in your library--simply marvellous and stellar, they are. I intend to stencil the Japanese/Chinese stencil on my red mahogany furniture <dresser, desk and cabinet>, with golden paint, for a golden & antique touch. I need the reduced-size stencil as shown in your library, to be applied on the drawer of the furniture. For JA138 & JA139,would it be possible with 77.4x93.6 mm? JA114 268x427 mm? JA115 259x250 mm? Please quote me a price,as I intend to purchase a number of these in the JA and IN collection, merci. I have some Chinese landscape <San Sui> pattern that I would like to apply to to my furniture as well, can you tailor make them for me ? I have the digital image of these sansui pattern, and I can email to you for your assessment. Say yes, and make my day? S'il vous plait. The sansui pattern no doubt will also enrich your Chinese/Japanese/oriental library collection portfolio as well. These are just stellar, glamorous and must see. Born to stencil, :Evan Reply from Rachel Morris at The Stencil Library Date: 18 Oct 2005 12:01:54 GMT I am really glad you like our stencils and thank you for taking the time to tell us. We think we will be able to do JA138 @ 20% which would make it about 77mm tall. It will be more fragile obviously, but as long as you take care it should be all right. We cannot do JA139 in a similar size because it has a lot more detail and would be way too fragile for you to use. We can also do JA114 @ 72% which would make it 268mm x 380mm and JA115 @ 55% which would make it about 254mm x 250mm. We can also look at making custom stencils for you. Just e-mail me the designs and the sizes and if they can be done, I will get back to you with prices etc. I look forward to seeing them and to hearing from you. Name: Evan Date: 16 Oct 2005 06:52:13 GMT From: Toronto, Canada I want to purchase JA138 with the reduced size of 38.7mm and 46.3mm, is this possible? Thanks. Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 17 Oct 2005 08:43:14 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. Although we can alter the size of our stencils in most cases, we are not able to shrink this particular stencil as small as you would like. It would be too fragile for you to use. I am sorry we are not able to accomodate your needs in this case. But, if you can have the stencil bigger, please e-mail me with the larger size and I will be happy to investigate that possibility for you. Name: J.W. Cliff Date: 30 Sep 2005 12:43:55 GMT From: Prescott , AZ, USA I have 4 large antique Japanese Stencil, framed. I understand they are Kimono stencils and I am very curious about them. I bought them in Scotland in 1962 at an auction and no one had info about them. I would love to hear from anyone with info on them. Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 30 Sep 2005 13:45:50 GMT Thank you for your message. How very intriguing! We spent a lot of time researching Japanese design when we were designing the Japan range of stencils, but never came across any references to kimono stencils. We would love to see pictures of them if you want to e-mail them to us at sales@stencil-library.com. If we find or receive any further information on your stencils, we will certainly pass it on to you. Name: Mônica Xavier Date: 13 Sep 2005 19:18:58 GMT Email: <monica.xavier@camara.gov.br> From: Brasília, Brasil Sou admiradora deste site e gostaria de saber qual o custo do transporte e se vocês mandam stencils para o Brasil. Muito obrigada, MÔnica. Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 15 Sep 2005 15:25:25 GMT Cara Monica, Agradecimentos por seus elogios. Somos muito felizes que você aprecia tanto nosso site e nossos stencils. Certamente, mandamos tudos os stencils para o Brasil. Quanto a o custo do transporte, cobramos dinheiro de £5 esterlino, apesar de tamanho. Este custo abrange correio aéreo. Aguardamos com prazer vossa encomenda, e aseguramos-vos nossa atenção completa e nossa ajuda ao decorar vossa casa. Name: sam Date: 10 Sep 2005 15:25:36 GMT From: japanDo you accept online payment systems like Paypal,Moneybookers Stormpay? Thanks Sam Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 12 Sep 2005 08:58:00 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. At the moment, we do not accept online payment systems like Paypal. However, our web-site is secure for paying us direct with a credit/debit card. We look forward to hearing from you. Name: Lu Spaine Date: 9 Sep 2005 03:50:28 GMT From: Des Moines, IA, USA Can you give me an estimate of the shipping costs to send #349 to me? Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 9 Sep 2005 09:07:07 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. We keep our shipping costs very simple and very low. Standard shipping to the US (or anywhere outside of Europe) is a flat fee of 5.00 GBP (about 9.00 US dollars) regardless of the size of the order or where you are. This is for airmail and takes about 7-10 working days. If needed, we can also ship by courier. Just contact us if you need this option as the price does vary according to the size of the order. We look forward to hearing from you. Name: Barbara Date: 2 Sep 2005 04:16:11 GMT From: Kingwood, USA What part is cut out,the black or the white on stencil #GMT77? Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 2 Sep 2005 10:45:31 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. I am happy to confirm that in the case of GMT77 Motif No. 14, the cut out area (i.e. holes) is shown in black. This is the case with most of the stencils shown on the site, but there are a few exceptions where the cut out area is shown in white. It is always a good idea, if you are unsure, to ask us for confirmation. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Name: Kathy Murray Date: 30 Aug 2005 00:24:40 GMT From: Lexington, USA I wish to purchase a printed catalog by check not by credit card. How do I go about doing this. Thankn You Kathy Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 30 Aug 2005 08:43:45 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. As you live in the US, you can order a mail order catalogue from Stencilwerks, 1723 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104 paying by check. Their telephone number is 1-800-357-4954 (you will have to phone them first to find out the US dollar charge). They will be happy to send you one. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Name: Sandra von Unwerth Date: 29 Aug 2005 02:03:46 GMT From: Woodstock, VT, USA Can the point size of letters in your sayings and proverbs be reduced (for example to 3" or 4" high as opposed to the 7" height in your online catalogue)? Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 29 Aug 2005 17:53:00 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. We can shrink and enlarge most of our stencils to meet your requirements. All you need to do is e-mail us with the code number of the particular stencil you are interested in and the size you would like and we will get back to you with confirmation that it is possible and a price. In the case of the proverbs, we have shrunk some of them by 50% before and they seem to be fine however, please e-mail us with the particular stencil you are interested in and the height you want and we will get back to you. When shrinking a stencil, we cannot make them too small or they will become too fragile to use. I look forward to hearing from you. Name: Frank Johnson Date: 27 Aug 2005 08:45:42 GMT From: Boston, United States Good service Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 27 Aug 2005 08:51:32 GMT Thank you! And thank you for taking the time to let us know. Name: Simone Date: 23 Aug 2005 19:56:28 GMT From: London, UK I am interested in doing some stencilling on an outside brick wall. Can you please recommend what paint you would use for this. Also, after reading the email of textured walls (Leah, 8th Aug) do you think I will have a similar problem on a painted brick wall? Looking forward to a stencilling adventure. Reply from Lesley at The Stencil Library Date: 24 Aug 2005 09:24:53 GMT Hi Simone We have successfully used Liquitex paint on all of our outside projects for the past 10 years. You will find a colour chart in our accessories section. Another thought is to use masonary paint but the Liquitex will probably be cheaper and a better colour range. As we told Leah on 8th August you will need tape and spray to hold the stencil and follow the instructions so that your paint will not leak. You can always call and speak to Helen or Rachel (they've both done walls)if you would like further help. Name: Bird Date: 20 Aug 2005 20:10:38 GMT From: St Louis, USA I'm confused. Is the measurements width x height or height x width. I'm trying to match the columns AR9-M, middle section AR1-M and AR12-M. Also, do the arches AR15-M match size with the columns? Thank you. Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 22 Aug 2005 10:05:27 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. The sizes are always listed height first x width. With regards to AR9, AR1 and AR12, you need to order the same size to get them to match up to one another so you are right to consider all of them in the medium size. AR15 arch is meant to match the pillar stencils (code numbers AR27-AR41) and again, to get them to match you need to order the same size in both. However, I think that the width of AR1-M @ 5" will match up quite well with the AR15-M arch. The widest bit on AR9 capital right at the top will be wider than the bit of the arch at the base where the two would meet, but I think it would still look OK. I don't know what height you wanted to make your column overall, but if you e-mail us sales@stencil-library.com and let me know what height you would want the column to be, I will look at it against the height of the medium arch and let you know whether they will work in proportion to one another. We are here to help you work it all out before you order. I look forward to hearing from you. Name: Isabeau Date: 16 Aug 2005 07:40:05 GMT Email: <magicbubbl3@hotmail.com> who is the stencil of the woman before elvis?? Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 16 Aug 2005 08:24:01 GMT Thank you for your enquiry. STR01 is based on Jean Harlow. All the star stencils come in three sizes. The small size will be listed under the picture and the medium and large sizes will be listed at the bottom of the page. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Name: Leah Date: 8 Aug 2005 00:35:14 GMT From: San Francisco , USA I love your stencils and I am hoping to use them in decorating our home, but in the past I have tried to use other stencils and haven't had much success getting them to stick to our textured wall. I'm wondering if you have you suggestions for your stencils and getting them to stay put on a textured wall as you apply paint. Thanks Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 8 Aug 2005 08:39:11 GMT Dear Leah, Thank you for your enquiry. I am really glad you like our range. I recently had to work on a textured wall so encountered the same problem. Normally we recommend using either a spray repositioning adhesive or a low tack tape to hold your stencil in place, but in the case of textured walls, neither on their own are adequate. I actually used both together and in the case of the tape, used a wide version (about 2" wide). Using the two should hold your stencil in place. Keep in mind when stencilling a textured wall where your stencil cannot lie absolutely flat against it, that it is even more important that you stencil with a tiny amount of paint so that the paint goes on practically dry. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have further questions or need more tips about stencilling on a textured wall. Name: Tricia Date: 4 Aug 2005 22:06:49 GMT From: Boston, USA Hi What is the size of the whole stencil? I am stenciling my kitchen and above the doorways is only 5 inches. I would want a stencil with a design size of 4 inches and was wondering what the size of the whole stencil is. Thanks for your help Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 5 Aug 2005 09:19:27 GMT Dear Tricia, Thank you for your enquiry. In the main, the sizes listed refer to the actual design (the overall stencil film is bigger). But there are a few exceptions to this rule. If you e-mail sales@stencil-library.com and give us the code number of the stencil you are interested in, we will be happy to confirm the size of the actual design so you are sure of exactly what you are getting. We also have the facility to either shrink or enlarge stencils in most cases if the size as standard does not suit your needs. Once again, please e-mail us with the code number and your requirements and we will confirm that the size can be changed and give you a price. Name: Tali Date: 3 Aug 2005 19:25:22 GMT Email: <talima126@hotmail.com> From: Tel-Aviv, Israel Thank you, thank you , thank you!!!! Today was my first visit at this site and I think it is great. I'm already planning to buy some of the stencil to decorate the new home that I bought, hopping that you ship to Israel. In any case, just wanted to say again thank you and keep up the good work!!! Reply from Lesley at The Stencil Library Date: 4 Aug 2005 08:31:49 GMT Dear Tali I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit to our site. I hope you can find some stencils suitable for your new home and yes we do ship to Israel. Best wishes Name: Mariel Eiken Date: 2 Aug 2005 05:02:04 GMT From: Bergen, Norway God morning. I made an order about a week and half ago, i think. I now would like to know whwn i can expect to get my stuff. I ordered:one from the "modern design range", SPLATTER, number MD41. I would appreciate a quick answer. Regards, Mariel Eiken Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 2 Aug 2005 08:14:08 GMT Dear Mariel, Thank you for your enquiry and order. I am happy to confirm that your order was dispatched on July 21st by normal airmail post services. Post to Europe normally takes about 5-7 business days which we are just over now, but this can vary. I would hope that your order would be turning up any time now. It is extremely rare for parcels to go missing. The stencil was packaged in a brown postal tube about 50cm long. If you are not at home to accept your post when it arrives and this will not fit in your letter box, you might want to check with your local post office to see if it is waiting there for you. I have every confirdence that your parcel will be with you shortly. Please keep me informed either on the notice board or you can e-mail me at sales@stencil-library.com. Name: sarah Date: 1 Aug 2005 20:18:40 GMT From: bath, uk Just recieved a copy of livingetc magazine and one of your stencils was featured in it. I have looked on your website but i am unabele to find it!! would really appreciate it if you could e-mail the dimensions and price for it, the stencil was called small cherry blossom and on page 101 of the above magazine. Thankyou for your help and i look forward to your reply. Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 2 Aug 2005 08:06:56 GMT Dear Sarah, Thank you for your enquiry. I have not seen this issue yet, but I am pretty certain that the design in question is DR2 Cherry Blossom. It is a sheet of component cherry blossom parts that you can build and "grow" to go in any direction you want. The sheet size is 22" (55.9cm) x 25" (63.5cm) and the price is 35.95 GBP. It is located in the Garden Room section on our site. You can either go to the Garden Room section on our catalogue page and go through the pages until you get to it or you can use the search facility on our site and enter "DR2" and it will come straight up for you. Shipping is free on UK orders. The site is secure for ordering. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Name: Jessica Piggott Date: 2 Jul 2005 14:08:31 GMT Email: <xutterlyxnutterlyx@hotmail.co.uk> From: Derbyshire , Uk I have just ordered stencil reference number nc19 but have realised the postcode is wrong and should be 15 Dale view,ilkeston,Derbyshire,de7 4ld ..thankyou Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 2 Jul 2005 14:24:08 GMT Dear Jessica, Thank you for your order and note. I have made the correction on your order and your order will be dispatched on Monday. Name: cat Date: 9 Jun 2005 23:32:32 GMT From: usaI want to stencil on fabric. What is the type of paint that should be used? Is there differnet brushes for fabric than walls? Thank you Reply from Lesley Thompson at The Stencil Library Date: 10 Jun 2005 11:06:37 GMT Dear Cat Many of our clothes and soft furnishings have been stencilled very successfully using Liquitex concentrated acrylic paints. They are on our site under accessories and in art and craft stores such as Michael's. We have had success with Golden acrylics too. Both paints are machine washable on fabric. Many art stores sell a medium to mix with paints. We've never tried it as Liquitex has always worked for us. The brushes that we offer are great for both walls and fabrics. If you would like specialist advice on particular aspects of stencilling fabric call Helen at our office as she decorates lots of fabrics. All details for contacting us are on the contact section of the site. Name: Sean Date: 9 Jun 2005 19:30:16 GMT From: Albuqueruque , USA Is there a US distributor? Is MD8 Snake a Multi-color stencil? Reply from Lesley Thompson at The Stencil Library Date: 10 Jun 2005 11:19:29 GMT Dear Sean Yes there is. The stencils will still be made and sent from the UK whatever part of the world you order from but if you would prefer to pay by US dollar rather than paying by card on our site then you can place your order with Stencilwerks, 1723 Tilghman Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18104, USA. Their phone number is 1-800-357 4954. MD snake is a two overlay stencil. There are registration marks on it to help you align it correctly. Name: Verity Date: 6 Jun 2005 15:08:56 GMT From: London, UK Do you run any courses on stencilling? Reply from Rachel at The Stencil Library Date: 6 Jun 2005 15:37:46 GMT We run both half-day and full-day courses on various aspects of stencilling here in Stocksfield, Northumberland. We can also run private courses to suit your needs. In addition to that, we do tours of Stocksfield Hall, The Stencilled Home. Please take a look at our "Events" link on the catalogue page of our site or e-mail us for more details. If you cannot make it to Stocksfield to attend a course, then we also have both a book and a video that teach you how to stencil. Both are called "The Stencilled Home" and can be purchased from the Accessories section on our site. We also have a "how-to" section on the home page of our site that you might find useful.

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