Cut stencils from heavy paper, oaktag, or mylar. Apply paint using a sponge, stencil brush, or roller. Work very, very dry. This is the key to successful stenciling. Dip the sponge or rag in paint and print.
Faux techniques are very popular and work extremely well on floorcloths.
The techniques are too comprehensive to go into in this newsletter but Maiwa does offer an in-depth two day workshop on these techniques.