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“The littlest thing makes a big difference,” according to GQ. Check out how we transformed this plain pocket square into a fashionable pocket square in honor of Clarks 65th anniversary of the original Desert Boot.

Things you will need: A plain pocket square, masking tape, brush and paint, and a Stencil1 stencil.

Step 1. Gather your materials. Place the stencil in your desired location on the pocket square. Here, we used a custom stencil we designed specially for Clarks. You can try using one of our Small Single Image stencils or Small Pattern stencils. Tip: Add some masking tape to the edges of the stencil to make sure it stays in place.

Step 2. Load up your brush with the color of your choice and start painting away! Make sure to dab excess paint off the brush in order to prevent any bleeding.

Step 3. Carefully remove the stencil off the pocket square. Move the stencil to another area of the pocket square and repeat!

Step 4. Once your pocket square is completely dry, fold it so it fits nicely into your pocket. (See tutorial below)

And that’s it! This little pocket square will add a huge fashion statement to your wardrobe.

Click here for a tutorial on how to fold a pocket square.
For more inspiration for your pocket square, check out The GQ Guide to Pocket Squares.

Take a picture and share it with us @Stencil1!

We fell in love with the DIY Nautical Headboard Marisa Pawelko from Modern Surrealist created using our stencils. Now, Marisa is back with another awesome DIY t-shirt just in time for the Day of the Dead and Halloween. Check out how she uses our La Calavera stencil, along with other little embellishments, and made this t-shirt pop here!

Great job as always, Marisa! Marisa has a whole bunch of DIY’s for you to try out. Check out her blog for more tutorials and inspiration!

How are you going to dress up this Halloween? Create your own twist using our huge variety of Halloween stencils!

Take a picture and share with us at @Stencil1!

In celebrating the iconic boots that changed fashion, Clarks has asked us to partner up with them on their 65th Anniversary of their original Desert Boots. The Clarks brand reflects around craftsmanship, and we are excited to display the shoes we have customized the day of the event.

In the meantime, we have created a look for you using our Stencil1 brand that we hope you enjoy!

To create the customized look we designed for Clarks, follow the steps provided and join us in celebrating the original Boots.

1. Have your Clarks Desert Boots ready, your paintbrush, choice of paint color, and stencil.
   Here we are using our Triangles Repeat Pattern, and brown paint for a simple look. However feel free to use a stencil pattern from our collection and the paint color of your preference. 

   

2. For a clean finish, place the tape on the edges where you want the design to end.

   

3. Now it’s time to place your stencil onto the shoe and start painting!
   (Because of the shoe’s material, it may be easier to paint in a dabbing motion. But of course, apply it however way you feel most comfortable in).
   

   

4. Make sure the paint is dry before you continue painting. Remember try not to overlap the stencil on wet paint or flip the shoe because it may smear.
   

   

5. For this particular design, we painted only the outside quarter, but don’t be scared in being creative!  You can always paint the portions of the shoe you want to stand out, and since our stencils are flexible it’ll be easy to wrap around.
   

   

6. When you are finished and the paint is all dry, remove the tape carefully.

   

7. Now you  have your own customized Clarks Desert Boots!

   

    

   Remember to take a picture of your final product and share with us your design by tagging @stencil1