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 what I suggest: Use [...]
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 1 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 [...]
Stencil Brushes
Choosing the Right Brush for the Job How many times have you heard that it's important to use the right tools for the job? As a novice stenciler, I just grabbed up a variety of brushes at the local crafts store and went at it. It wasn't until much later — once I had actually used [...]
