Procedure:
Follow the “Tree Map” and start at the base of the trunk and work up. To familiarize yourself with the stencil parts, lay out all eight stencils in numerical order. Stencil out each part on paper. This is good practice and these “paper proofs” are invaluable for planning and positioning your design.

Stenciling Tips:
1. When joining the trunk section, stencil the top of each section very lightly. This makes blending the sections together much easier, avoiding a definite line.

2. Spill Proof paints will erase while the paint is fresh, making it easier to remove previously stenciled overlapping areas.

3. When stenciling the little bark markings on the trunk, stencil the top of the cut out then gradually fade out into the trunk itself.

4. Add some Colonial Golde to some of the palm branches for highlights and added interest.

5. For a complete professional finish, use the crown of the leaves (stencil #8) to cover the area where all the branches converge. Do this while the paint is fresh, erasing any overlapping areas.