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From: "Phyllis Cloyd" <>
Subject: RE: [FOLKLORE FAMILY] Artsy Crafty Question
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 12:04:01 -0500
In-Reply-To: <12d.2680db18.2bbceaaf@aol.com>


missi...

Good idea. But now I need to try to find some thin plastic. Craft store
didn't have anything suitable.

We have Home Depot and Lowe's here in NJ. Guess I will try them. The trick
will be finding something thin enough to cut and bend, but firm enough to
hold its shape and fit snuggly against the can.

I hope the neighbors and trash collectors enjoy the decorated cans after all
this trouble.

Thanks for your advice

PC in NJ

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Subject: Re: [FOLKLORE FAMILY] Artsy Crafty Question


use plastic a sheet of thin plastic or plexie
missi


> 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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