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Making Stencils
Making and cutting stencils is easy, and creative, original designs can be
quite simply produced.
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To
begin, you will need some essential tools, such as a very sharp Exacto
knife, a good self healing plastic cutting board, either oiled manila card
or plastic stenciling blanks and some good masking tape.
For plastic stenciling blanks, you can trace your template directly on, using a fine tipped permanent marker. For manila card stock, trace your design onto tracing paper, then trace these outlines onto the stencil card, inserting carbon in between the two.
For designs larger than the manila card or plastic film, you will need to get the main part of your design on the card or film and then continue with the extra details onto one or more pieces of card or sheets of film.
Complex stencil designs also require the same procedure, as you can only have so much detail on one sheet or card. Complete the outline and other main parts of the design on one card or film, then add the finer details on separate sheets. Then, on the surface you are stenciling, create the outline first, then line up the detail card/film in the same position to recreate the design.
Making Stencils: Sharp Exacto knife, masking tape, manila card, and a graphite stick.
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Start by either tracing your design as explained below, or draw freehand (if you are good at it) onto tracing paper.
Flip the paper over and rub the graphite stick all over this side. Alternatively, you could use the carbon sheet and skip this step.
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Flip the paper back over and attach it with masking tape to the manila card. Then, pressing firmly with a hard pencil, trace the design.
Using your sharp Exacto knife, carefully cut out your design. Take your time with this step and make sure that corners are smooth and not jagged.
To summarize:
Stenciling is a great method of applying a design, pattern or image to a surface, such as a wall, ceiling or even furniture.
Having the right tools is essential - a sharp knife being the most important. To mark your design on card, use a sharp 2B pencil or a fin tipped permanent marker. To copy a design from a book or other source, use carbon paper and tracing paper which are both available at an art supply store.
You can also buy stock designs that are ready for application at your local art supply store. They come in many different varieties so you are not forced into making your own if you choose not to.
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