Free Stencils from This Old House
When I saw the title of this first article from This Old House, "How to Stencil a Border", it didn't really grab me. Then I clicked through the link, and fell in love with the photo. And because it's This Old House, they walk you through the entire process, from cutting the stencil to painting [...]
Creating a Stenciled Floor Cloth
This video shows Russel Peterson, of the not-for-profit organization Alpha Workshops, demonstrating how to create a stenciled a floor cloth. Based on mural work the organization did at the Humane Society in New York, the floorcloth design features a stencil of their mascot, Venus the dog....
Roc-lon® Multi-Purpose Cloth™
If you have not used Roc-lon® Multi-Purpose Cloth™, I highly recommend this heavy duty fabric for a variety of stencil projects. The beauty of this fabric is that it cuts with a very clean edge, using scissors or an Xacto™ knife/craft knife. I typically find this fabric at my local JoAnn Fabrics store and almost [...]
Cutting your own stencils
Editor's Note: Today we have some tips for cutting your own stencils, courtesy of artist Fran Cicero. Stencil Cutting Tips by Fran Cicero Long ago I tried different methods to protect my fingers from the pressure of cutting stencils. I hated cutting them because it was so awkward and painful. Based on my experience, here's [...]
Storing Stencils
When it comes to studios, I have the smallest and ugliest space of any of the decorative painters I know in my area. My fellow dp's all have huge spaces, most in detached buildings on their properties. Some lease space away from home. I've always had my studio in one small room in my unfinished basement. I [...]
To Clean or Not to Clean?
A quick look at my vast stencil collection will clearly tell you I am in the "Not to Clean" camp. Over the years, I have tried various methods recommended by other stencilers, but invariably end up damaging my stencils in the process. I have tried Simple Green, Dawn, Krud Kutter, nylon scrubbies, soaking the stencils in [...]
