TIPS & TRICKS
REUSABLE MYLAR STENCIL DIRECTIONS / TIPS:
HOLD YOUR STENCIL IN PLACE
The best way to make sure your stencil doesn't move is to secure it with an adhesive spray. You can use any spray adhesive that is designed especially for this purpose. Stencil Adhesive Spray will hold your stencil in place over and over, as it's reusable once applied to the stencil. You may also use painter's tape but it won't be as secure.
USE THE RIGHT BRUSH
Stenciling brushes are round with short, stiff bristles. Use them in a quick up-and-down movement to dab paint onto your stencil. This helps prevent paint from getting under the stencil's edges. A sponge or small roller works well too. A sponge is perfect for larger less detailed areas and brushes are best for more detailed patterns and small lines.
USE VERY LITTLE PAINT
Always use a dry brush and don't overload a brush with paint, as it'll seep under the edges of the stencil. You'll get better results by applying two thin coats rather than one thick one. Wait for the first to dry before applying the second. Less is more, my friend.
START STENCILING FROM THE EDGE
Instead of working from the center toward the edges start working from the outside of the stencil. This will prevent bleeding and you accidentally bumping against the edge of the stencil.
USE THE RIGHT PAINT WITH THE STENCIL
Certain surfaces need the use of specific paints:
Wood (interior use) - acrylic paints, enamels
Wood (exterior use) - acrylic paints for outside use (or you can use a regular acrylic paint, then spray a finish on top, to protect from weathering)
Fabric - acrylic paints, enamels, fabric paints
Interior walls (example: bedroom wall) - acrylic paints
Glass/tile - enamels
Paper - acrylics paints, sprays, ink
Plastic - enamels
GET THE PERFECT FINISHED LOOK WITH STENCILS
When you are using stencils to make ‘hand-painted’ signs or titles, there may be some times you don’t want it to look like you used a stencil. Stencils have little connector lines (stencil bridges) to keep the stencil stable, you can use toothpicks with a little paint to complete the lines of the letters if you don't want to see the stencil bridges on your final product.
AMAZON SUPPLY LIST
Adhesive Spray: https://amzn.to/3OAcjzk
Stencil Tape: https://amzn.to/3cqW0aC
Stencil Brushes: https://amzn.to/3J0Wwbz
Acrylic Paint Set: https://amzn.to/3cqW0aC
Fabric Paint Set: https://amzn.to/3cCJTYi
Etching Cream: https://amzn.to/3cyacyK
12” Wood Rounds: https://amzn.to/3PNxq2a
HOLD YOUR STENCIL IN PLACE
The best way to make sure your stencil doesn't move is to secure it with an adhesive spray. You can use any spray adhesive that is designed especially for this purpose. Stencil Adhesive Spray will hold your stencil in place over and over, as it's reusable once applied to the stencil. You may also use painter's tape but it won't be as secure.
USE THE RIGHT BRUSH
Stenciling brushes are round with short, stiff bristles. Use them in a quick up-and-down movement to dab paint onto your stencil. This helps prevent paint from getting under the stencil's edges. A sponge or small roller works well too. A sponge is perfect for larger less detailed areas and brushes are best for more detailed patterns and small lines.
USE VERY LITTLE PAINT
Always use a dry brush and don't overload a brush with paint, as it'll seep under the edges of the stencil. You'll get better results by applying two thin coats rather than one thick one. Wait for the first to dry before applying the second. Less is more, my friend.
START STENCILING FROM THE EDGE
Instead of working from the center toward the edges start working from the outside of the stencil. This will prevent bleeding and you accidentally bumping against the edge of the stencil.
USE THE RIGHT PAINT WITH THE STENCIL
Certain surfaces need the use of specific paints:
Wood (interior use) - acrylic paints, enamels
Wood (exterior use) - acrylic paints for outside use (or you can use a regular acrylic paint, then spray a finish on top, to protect from weathering)
Fabric - acrylic paints, enamels, fabric paints
Interior walls (example: bedroom wall) - acrylic paints
Glass/tile - enamels
Paper - acrylics paints, sprays, ink
Plastic - enamels
GET THE PERFECT FINISHED LOOK WITH STENCILS
When you are using stencils to make ‘hand-painted’ signs or titles, there may be some times you don’t want it to look like you used a stencil. Stencils have little connector lines (stencil bridges) to keep the stencil stable, you can use toothpicks with a little paint to complete the lines of the letters if you don't want to see the stencil bridges on your final product.
AMAZON SUPPLY LIST
Adhesive Spray: https://amzn.to/3OAcjzk
Stencil Tape: https://amzn.to/3cqW0aC
Stencil Brushes: https://amzn.to/3J0Wwbz
Acrylic Paint Set: https://amzn.to/3cqW0aC
Fabric Paint Set: https://amzn.to/3cCJTYi
Etching Cream: https://amzn.to/3cyacyK
12” Wood Rounds: https://amzn.to/3PNxq2a
VINYL DECAL DIRECTIONS:
1) Go over your decal with a credit card
to help stick it to the transfer paper.
2) Peel off white backing, make sure
decal sticks to the clear transfer paper.
3) Place onto the desired surface.
4) Peel off clear transfer paper. (You may need to go
over it with a credit card again before.)
5) Enjoy your decal!
1) Go over your decal with a credit card
to help stick it to the transfer paper.
2) Peel off white backing, make sure
decal sticks to the clear transfer paper.
3) Place onto the desired surface.
4) Peel off clear transfer paper. (You may need to go
over it with a credit card again before.)
5) Enjoy your decal!
VINYL IRON ON DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat your iron to 300 degrees, usually around the cotton setting. Make sure there is NO water in your iron, as this requires the shirt to be completely dry to make sure the transfer is successful.
- Iron the front of the shirt or item to make sure all wrinkles are out. You may fold the shirt in half to find the center mark at this point too, this step is recommended to ensure center placement.
- Peel off the backing of the iron on. Place the iron on transfer face up (plastic should still be on top) on the shirt or item you want to adhere it to.
- Place a small towel (or Teflon sheet) OVER the iron on decal (plastic top still on) and place your iron on top of the towel, hold with pressure for 15-20 seconds. You may do this for all parts of the iron transfer and its okay if you overlap slightly. Do not rub iron around, on press firmly downward.
- Take off towel and peel off the plastic top on your iron on. Be careful, it will be hot.
- You are done! Your iron on transfer should be flush with the fabric, if not, please repeat step 4 doing 10 seconds each press. For iron ons that are multiple colors, please do this for each layer.
- Enjoy your new item!
VINYL STENCIL DIRECTIONS:
1. Carefully go over your stencil with a credit card.
2. Peel off the white backing to reveal sticker.
3. Apply sticky side to desired surface.
4. Carefully go over the stencil again with a credit card to ensure its on there nice and tightly so no bleeding happens when you are painting.
5. Peel off top transfer clear tape, revealing the vinyl stencil and open spots.
6. Paint your item, using a small amount of paint.
7. Once you are done you may peel off the stencil revealing just your design.
8. Enjoy your new masterpiece!
1. Carefully go over your stencil with a credit card.
2. Peel off the white backing to reveal sticker.
3. Apply sticky side to desired surface.
4. Carefully go over the stencil again with a credit card to ensure its on there nice and tightly so no bleeding happens when you are painting.
5. Peel off top transfer clear tape, revealing the vinyl stencil and open spots.
6. Paint your item, using a small amount of paint.
7. Once you are done you may peel off the stencil revealing just your design.
8. Enjoy your new masterpiece!