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About Theorems
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Traditionally, the
term 'theorem painting' refers to oil painting on velvet, with the help of a stencil as a
guide. Sometimes a brush was replaced by a small piece of velvet
surrounding the tip of the finger. The velvet would be wrapped around the tip of the finger, and tied on with thread! Think of it as
how velcro interlocks with another piece of velcro, and this is the same way velvet would react
to another piece of velvet! We at Red Lion Stencils believe that theorem
painting is no longer limited to stenciling on velvet. The same is true of
the term 'tole painting', which is no longer limited to painting on tin!
Many of the earlier designs were
graceful florals, birds and fruits, and each layer used a different color of
paint. Our theorem and overlay
designs are NOT separated by color, but by the intricate details in the designs.
This allows us to give you more details on fewer layers of mylar.
Click on images to go to
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FRUITS |
FLORALS |
LIGHTHOUSES |
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OLDE WORLD
SANTAS |
ANGELS |
CAROUSEL
HORSES |
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BANANA PLANTS |
BLUE HERONS |
 FLAMINGOS |
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COQUIS |
KITCHEN |
HUMMINGBIRDS |
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 Each
layer of a theorem design has registration marks on each corner. When you tape your
first layer down, place a small piece of tape under each of the triangles,
directly onto your surface. Mark the triangles with a pencil or brush onto
the tape, not onto your surface piece.
Place
the first layer in position and secure with tape. Stencil all open
elements of the design (you can follow the directions in our packaging)
Carefully remove the first layer and place layer #2 over the stenciled design.
Repeat instructions for each layer.
Since stenciling is best accomplished using a dry brush technique, you do not
have to wait for a drying time between layers.
Shading and blending are
very important factors in stenciling. When you have blocked all of the
layers in, you can then go back and look to see where you need to add more
shading or color. Just position the correct layer back down over the
design and make your adjustments!
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