I m going to share my tips tricks and secrets for using a stencil to get perfect hand painted signs every time.
Tips on using vinyl for a stencils.
Set your material to stencil vinyl in cricut design space you will likely have to search for it.
I know i had issues with all of these things when i started using vinyl stencils.
Stencil vinyl is the same cost as regular adhesive vinyl about 1 per sheet.
Making a stencil using a vinyl cutter duration.
I love that i can make my own stencils and it seals the edges preventing any bleeding.
Popo s woodworks 101 956.
I have the scanncut 2 by brother but i love using cricut vinyl.
Overall i was impressed with stencil vinyl plain compared to using regular vinyl plain.
We re going to start this tutorial from the point your stencil is made.
Lucky you i have a quick video to walk you through how to use stencil vinyl.
Place the cricut stencil vinyl onto your standardgrip cutting mat with the blue grid side facing up and the backing paper side underneath.
So for this vinyl stencil technique you re going to need some permanent adhesive vinyl in any color matte mod podge don t use glossy acrylic paint and a wood board.
How to use stencil vinyl.
If you are using the cricut explore air 2 you will need to set the dial to custom first.
Btw last night i used the same vinyl stencil material for painting a stencil on a wood block for a wedding present and i have to say that stencil material is awesome and fool proof.
I m using this 12 x 6 wood board that came pre hung with a rope but you can use any board that has a flat surface.