We have a winner! Leslie W. had the winning entry in our iStencils Giveaway. Congratulations Leslie! I’ve sent an email to the address associated with your winning comment, but if you don’t receive it, please contact me. Thanks to everyone who participated in our first giveaway event. I hope to offer more of these for […]
Stenciling Tips & Tricks
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
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 a foam finger pad (like they put on pencils). I cut one in […]
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 my […]