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From: "Phyllis Cloyd" <>
Subject: [FOLKLORE FAMILY] Artsy Crafty Question
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:05:55 -0500


Hello all...

You are my favorite group to run to when I need big time help. I'm sure
someone will have an answer.

I have Spring fever. I purchased two new trash cans. I want to stencil
large tulips, daisies and leaves around the bottom. Many, many years ago I
saw Gypsy Rose Lee do this on her TV show. She said that if the trash cans
were pretty, the trash handlers treated them with more respect. I'm willing
to give it a try.

I plan to use spray paint for the flowers and leaves. But I need some
advice on making large stencils. I thought about using contact paper, but
once the designs are cut, I doubt if the stencils will be stable and hold
their shape.

Any suggestions what I can use for stencils that will hold their
shape....and be suitable for curved surfaces?

Thanks every so much.

Phyllis in beautiful, warm, sunny NJ

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