How to use a Cloud Stencil
The wavy edge goes to the top of your paper when using.
With a sponge inked in blue ink, starting low on the sky portion of the card and keep it light. The closer to the ground the lighter the sky will be.
Move the stencil up and to the left or right and do 2nd row just a bit darker
than the first. I try not to keep it straight across but angled so one end is higher than the other. Move up and to left or right again until your sky is filled.
Some people start at the top and it makes no difference either way. Just remember the lower the sky the lighter the color. I always do a light sponging where sky meets the ground also.
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