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Use purchased stencil or make one of your own. We applied three layers of stencils and handpainted details. Transfer patterns, including registration marks, to stencil blank or acetate. Mark reference lines from bottom layer stencil on other stencil layers. Cut out with utility knife. Trim excess from stencil sheet.

Prepare surface and apply Delta PermEnamel Surface Conditioner to areas that will be painted with PermEnamels, following manufacturer’s instructions. Do not place the painted design inside basin.

Tape first layer in place and stencil. See pattern for colors. Let dry one hour. If you cannot paint within four hours, again treat base-coated area with Surface Conditioner. Stencil second and third layers as indicated on pattern. Let dry one hour between layers.

Handpaint details as indicated on pattern. Use comma strokes for leaves and around centers of light blue flowers. With a liner brush, paint short strokes on leaves. Use end of brush to apply dots on flowers. Let dry one hour. Mix Ivory PermEnamel with PermEnamel Clear Gloss Glaze to make whitewash. Brush on. Lift off some color with cotton swab. Pat surface to evenly distribute paint. Let dry one hour.

Apply two coats of glaze to painted areas following manufacturer’s instructions, covering up to the edge of the design. After paint has dried for 10 days, you may clean surface with nonabrasive cleanser.

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