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Post by (sic) on Jun 2, 2015 18:48:50 GMT
I wanted to open a thread dedicated to the creation, implementation, and skills of stencils. Feel free to ask any questions or add any tips or tricks you think others would benefit from. My first question is about hardware. What tools do you use and what do you find is the best for keeping clean crisp lines? I myself use OLFA cutters, 9mm black carbon steel snap blades. They have worked great for me and changing the blades are quick and easy. Feel free to add your thoughts! I would love to see others sharing their advice and thoughts on the topic.  |
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Post by speebe on Jun 2, 2015 19:16:44 GMT
I've noticed some artists cut crosses into their stencils, I assume to help locate multilayered stencils, but I'd like to know at what point that's done in the process...?  |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jun 2, 2015 19:30:20 GMT
I wanted to open a thread dedicated to the creation, implementation, and skills of stencils. Feel free to ask any questions or add any tips or tricks you think others would benefit from. My first question is about hardware. What tools do you use and what do you find is the best for keeping clean crisp lines? I myself use OLFA cutters, 9mm black carbon steel snap blades. They have worked great for me and changing the blades are quick and easy. Feel free to add your thoughts! I would love to see others sharing their advice and thoughts on the topic. how can I make my hands less shaky?  (seriously though, great idea for a thread) |
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Post by (sic) on Jun 2, 2015 19:56:56 GMT
how can I make my hands less shaky? (seriously though, great idea for a thread) Quit drinking so much damn coffee.   |
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Post by (sic) on Jun 2, 2015 20:02:12 GMT
I've noticed some artists cut crosses into their stencils, I assume to help locate multilayered stencils, but I'd like to know at what point that's done in the process...? I've noticed the same thing. I use these cross marks to help keep each layer of my stencil lined up. I put them in in the creation stage, they are their own layer in photoshop that is added to each stencil. Cut them out along with your stencil, and as Aza advised me, put down a strip of painter's tape where the cross mark will go and paint it with a bright colored paint, that way you can see it each and every time. |
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Post by dirtburger on Jun 2, 2015 22:11:41 GMT
I've noticed some artists cut crosses into their stencils, I assume to help locate multilayered stencils, but I'd like to know at what point that's done in the process...? I've noticed the same thing. I use these cross marks to help keep each layer of my stencil lined up. I put them in in the creation stage, they are their own layer in photoshop that is added to each stencil. Cut them out along with your stencil, and as Aza advised me, put down a strip of painter's tape where the cross mark will go and paint it with a bright colored paint, that way you can see it each and every time. This. Or if hand designing photocopy some sheets with the image and a cross on for alignment. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2015 3:44:39 GMT
Great thread.
I'm still playing but I can tell you that I like the results so far. I'm doing things a bit differently, "coloring" outside the lines so to speak. I like the subtle differences between each piece in my series. It's a matter of keeping with the structure the stencil provides but also improvising outside it. When it's all said and done, each improvised bit of work flows seamlessly into the image.
I'll post pics once they are all done. Things are moving much faster with this new stencil+improv method. I tend to be a perfectionist and I was slavishly adhering to the sharp lines, exact cutting for way too long!
Feeling more relaxed now and I like it.
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Post by dashboll on Jun 3, 2015 6:02:30 GMT
Great thread, I'm sure Aza and opie will be arriving shortly |
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Post by Aza on Jun 3, 2015 6:10:02 GMT
It definitely helps to spray the alignment marks a bright colour on your first layer.
It took me a while to realise why my layers where 'drifting' around the canvas. It was because I was respraying the alignment marks on each layer, and any slight mistake was getting worse after each round of spraying.
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Post by opie on Jun 3, 2015 6:24:17 GMT
Hello!! (Cheers @dashboll) I use a fiskars knife with No.11 blades. And yes, I also use the 'crosses' as previously discussed - not much more I can add to what's already been said about them lol. I have only recently started cutting more 'intricate' and detailed stencils after a couple of years of 1 and 2 layer pieces. So far the hardest part has been making sure to have bridges in the right places (see my tiger stencils) to allow a level of detail I hadn't reached before. As with anything (as cliche as it sounds) practice makes perfect. The more stencils I cut or even plan, the more I learn. If I can ever be of any help to anybody, please feel free to ask. I'm by no means an expert but I'm always happy to share my process or any advice I can. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2015 0:48:13 GMT
After just finishing a set of 6 A3 sized stencils and starting a series of 30x40 inch stencils, I can say bigger is easier. How artists like Penny do it with those tiny, tiny stencils, I have no idea! Mad props to those cats.
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Post by IggyWiggy on Jun 17, 2015 13:58:07 GMT
What type of card do people recommend for making stencils please? Am currently doing some work with a local charity and looking to lay on some stencilling activity sessions for them. Any recommendations for where to source any other necessary, cheap equipment (paints, scalpels, canvases, masks etc.) would be most helpful and greatly appreciated. (UK based).
Thank you!
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Post by Aza on Jun 17, 2015 14:41:58 GMT
I use 210gsm card which I buy from The Range...£2.99 for 25 sheets of A3. For scalpels I use Olfa, they have been the best in my experience. Search ebay for packs of 25 blades, you'll need a lot! I buy my paint from chromeandblack, not sure if they are the cheapest though |
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Post by iamzero on Jun 17, 2015 21:01:27 GMT
I use 80 or 90gsm paper, Olfa scalpels and Montana 94 paint from the Graf shop in town. Used Kobra for one colour but was a little gooey for my liking. Usually post pictures of my stencils on Instagram for anyone that is curious. Wish I had more time to cut and paint.
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Post by bateman on Jun 18, 2015 19:18:21 GMT
I use the Olfa knife, have tested the xacto blades but those are realy killing your fingers!! For paint its MTN 94 or MTN BASE ( believe thats only available in some EU C ) As for paper i mostly use photopaper in the range 200+gsm as i find these more durable. Printing on A3 inkjet and stiching for bigger works. For the stiching of several pages i use the rasterbator.net/ page. |
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Post by FAKE on Jul 15, 2015 20:22:23 GMT
the crosses aka registration marks, are used to align the stencils correctly. I never separate the layers in photoshop so I can just cut them in my sheet with the design on it. They can be any size or shape (I use triangles cut freehand) But make sure you do one in every corner of your stencil. I also always tape behind the registration marks so they don't leave a mark on the surface you are painting on. Here is a little vid I made last week showing them. http://instagram.com/p/5EldzmLkhn http://instagram.com/p/5FitL-LklC http://instagram.com/p/1anB38rkj5 |
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Post by bateman on Aug 3, 2015 7:09:14 GMT
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Post by Dr. Plip on Aug 3, 2015 7:31:11 GMT
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Post by someonesbrain on Aug 3, 2015 7:32:26 GMT
I'm not sure about the effect shown above, but you can get very similar effects by spraying through some kind of fabric (that covers the paper/canvas in a certain part of your stencil).
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Post by bateman on Aug 3, 2015 8:41:49 GMT
Thanks mate, think maybe thats it :-) |
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Post by elioti on Aug 3, 2015 21:21:54 GMT
Dr.Plip got it bang on i reckon, looks like a dry brush job. I rate Dolk a lot with his use of texture in his pieces. Love the prints he puts out with the almost canvas like pattern. Kitty Riot is a great example:  Not to sure how he manages that. A great one to watch (to those that haven't yet) |
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Post by FAKE on Aug 11, 2015 19:54:10 GMT
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Post by dashboll on Aug 11, 2015 20:30:39 GMT
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Post by FAKE on Aug 11, 2015 21:43:51 GMT
I sometimes in my dreams I cut my fingers cutting stencils this much fucks with your head ;-)
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Post by Dr. Plip on Aug 11, 2015 21:57:45 GMT
I sometimes in my dreams I cut my fingers cutting stencils this much fucks with your head ;-) Do you sleepwalk? |
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