How to make spray paint stencils

Video: How to make a Spray Paint Stencil

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1 Think about the plan first before you start making stencils.

Decide on the size of the stencil. If it is large, then small details can be included in it. If it is small, then its design should be simpler.
Know how many colors you are going to use in the stencil. This will affect the amount of materials you need to create the stencil.

2 Draw the image to be stencil (or find a picture or photo on the internet).

3 Make the final image with clear lines and good contrast.

If you are drawing the image yourself, clearly outline the areas to be cut out. Remember that you must clearly draw out the contours and details of the image, otherwise the stencil will not reproduce the original drawing.
If you are using a photo or an outlined picture, then you will need to use software that can adjust the contrast and brightness of the image so that dark and light areas appear clearly in it.

4 Print the final image on plain printer paper. It is a good idea to trace the contours to be cut with a marker or pencil so that the stencil has clear lines.

5 Select the type of materials you will use to make the stencil.

Cardboard or polystyrene sheets are good for large, plain stencils for flat surfaces.
The paper is suitable for making a disposable stencil for flat or rounded surfaces.
Poster paper holds better than plain paper and can be used on flat or slightly rounded surfaces.
Plastic or clear acetate film is good for making reusable stencils for flat and rounded surfaces.
Masking film with a slightly tacky underside is good for flat and rounded surfaces.

6 Tape the stencil paper to the stencil material. Alternatively, attach with spray glue or transfer the contours of the image onto the stencil material using carbon paper.

7 Cut out the areas of the image that you want to paint over with a construction knife. If your stencil needs to use multiple colors, make a different stencil for each color.

8 Attach the stencil to the surface to be painted with tape or using glue sprayed on the back of the stencil, wait 1-2 minutes before gluing it to the painted surface. If you used masking tape as the stencil material, simply remove the protective backing and glue the stencil to the surface to be painted.

9 Spray paint! Try not to get out of the stencil as much as possible.

10 Remove the stencil.

11 Ready. Use your stencil wherever you need it.

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Use a construction knife on a special surface, such as a cutting board.
If you are working with a photograph or a picture, you can modify the image so that it suits for making a stencil.Sometimes you need to add some contours or exclude some dark areas in order for the stencil to adequately convey the original image.