Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Lace Design

I've been getting quite a few emails asking me to do a tutorial on using lace as a stencil. Just to let you all know, I'm not destroying vintage lace. I have a rather large collection of synthetic lace with a variety of designs. I also have vintage lace, but that collection will never see paint. Here is the basic technique.  You can use it to add beautiful detail.




I started by painting with, yes, black gesso. You can use whatever paint you want.


Next, lay your lace on top as flat as you can. I just wrapped this lace runner tightly around the edge, but you can tape it as well.


Next, spray over the top with the contrasting color of choice. I used white here.


Remove the lace, and voila!


I prefer a somewhat  imperfect design.  However, if you want a sharper image, you'll have to get the lace as flat as possible, and spray a very even  coat.


Here are other variations.


White base, oregano spray paint.



Yellow base, black spray paint.



Old wood base, red spray paint.


Check back to see what I do with these pieces.


When I use this technique on furniture, my base painting is a little more complicated before I add the lace design, and I will keep adding or subtracting until I get the look I want.

Check out this redesign here,



and this one here.


Give it your own spin, and let me know how it turns out. Happy lacing!


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26 comments:

  1. Miss KittyAugust 4, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Thank you SO MUCH for posting this tutorial! My favorite combo you pictured was the red over wood (but they are all pretty). Good luck at the flea market this weekend...hope lots of folks have the good fortune to buy one (or more) of your lovely creations.

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  2. savvycityfarmerAugust 4, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    whoa baby ... now you're cookin' with gas!

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  3. Little City FarmAugust 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    You make it look so easy. I'm always the gal who can't get the lace to lay flat, lol. That's okay,...I'll just keep watching for your creations.

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  4. KarenAugust 4, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Hi Rosemary, I used to do this back in the olden days late(80's early 90'S) lol when I was a country decor lover. Its so pretty and really fun. I've also done this using frosted glass spray on glass vases and windows. Thanks so much for another great tutorial. They are all so pretty.

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  5. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    YES, the possibilities are endless everyone!

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  6. Recycled RitaAugust 4, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I love all your ideas! Thanks for all the information! Do you have a good source for the appliques you add on to your pieces? thanks!
    karen....

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  7. RiniAugust 4, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Long time, no see! :)))
    Thank you for your sweet words...

    I missed visiting your blog, so much creativity over here! That's a lovely idea, lace in decoration!

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  8. Pam KesslerAugust 4, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Very cool effect. I just saw about a zillion pieces of synthetic lace at the thrift store that would be perfect for this.

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  9. vikkiAugust 4, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Love this idea, I am a lace kind of gal so I will have to find something to use it on. You are so creative.

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  10. lvroftiquesAugust 4, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Very cool effect!! I love the red! It looks so authentically antique. I'll have to try this on something *winks* Vanna

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  11. Ricki TreleavenAugust 4, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I really like this look!!!! :D I am getting caught-up on reading your blog today!

    (((hugs))),
    Ricki Jill

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  12. LoriAugust 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I love this look....now what can I use it on...hmmmmmm......thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. bahar006August 6, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I am going to try this, thank you for your good idea:)

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  14. MDAugust 7, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    superbe bravo

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  15. BiljanaAugust 7, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    I love your makeover, absolutely beautiful:-)
    Hugs, Biljana

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  16. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereAugust 7, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Hi Rosemary, Thanks for sharing the tutorial at my Open House party. All the examples are pretty but I especially like the design on the red board.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  17. LaAugust 9, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I love this look. I saw you featured on Kim's blog.

    Have a great week!

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  18. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeAugust 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Going to try this on a little table waiting for an update! Thanks for the info!

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  19. Belle Inspiration MagazineAugust 17, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    This is such a luxe look - I'm definitely trying this. The first is my fav, but the red was a showstopper too.
    Thanks for the tutorial,
    Mimi

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  20. Tanya AnuragAugust 17, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Very creative. Loved the idea. Thanks for sharing.


    We have a link-up party going on - Tea Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner. I would really appreciate if you'd link up some of your awesome posts there. Hope to see you at the party.

    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/tea-time-thursdays-2-and-features.html

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  21. ChrissieAugust 18, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Brilliant idea! I am going to have to give this a try!

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  22. Heaven's WalkAugust 18, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    So beautiful, Rosemary! I just love this! Can you reuse the lace after you spray paint it? Or do you wash it first...or what? Thanks for the great tutorial! :) You are so creative!

    xoxo laurie

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  23. DeborahAugust 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Hi..this is amazing! So very pretty!
    Im your newest follower...(purehunnybee)
    Looking forward to getting to know you!
    :)

    Deborah

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  24. At Rivercrest CottageSeptember 2, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    So cool! You are amazing. I've been using gesso since reading about it on your blog, but recently tried adding a few tablespoons of non-sanded grout and a little water to paint and it really makes a good duplicate for ASCP. Would love to see what you do with it if you try it.

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  25. Barbara JeanJuly 27, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    wonderful. thanks for re sharing. i missed this one since I am not in blogland as much.

    be blessed
    barb

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  26. AnonymousJune 23, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    I did this on a pair of tufted chairs that were stained. Rather than flattening and tucking the lace in to get a finer edge, I plucked it off the surface and let the lace (not gesso-ed stiff) poof up in places. I sprayed lightly here and there, and followed with a highlight colour sparingly. The result was a loose, watery lace that cam in and out of focus. Once the lace was off, I could do random 'fillers' as needed, then used the darker spray to enhance the folds and tucked buttons. It looked like a piece from a stage play production! I got several more years of use out of those chairs in 30 minutes of work!

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