A wooden Stool decorated with Ethnic Patterns using a Stencil

Varnish the seat.

Here is a tip to prevent the stencil from sliding: spray the back of the stencil with spray adhesive. Spray a thin layer from approx 25 cm distance. Leave to dry until the glue is tacky; i.e. the glue is sticky, but it no longer sticks to the fingers when you touch it.

Place the stencil on the stool and dab with Plus Color craft paint. Remove the stencil whilst the paint is still wet.

When dry, continue as described previously. Turn the stencil and line up the edges.

When dry, varnish the seat once again and the legs.

Make a stencilled design on the varnished seat of the stool using black Plus Color craft paint.

Paint the legs with black craft paint. Don't varnish afterwards but leave the legs matt black.