Why do I like to use homemade stencils and stamps, when there is an abundance of stencils and stamps out there?  I like to create my own designs to produce artwork which is original or personal to me. Homemade Stencils A wide variety of ready made items can be used as stencils. To name a few -  Forms of packaging. NettingLaceCheese clothDoiliesReally, anything that has holes. Cutting stencils by hand Mylar is a strong … [Read more...]

Making your own stencils. You may think, why go to the trouble of making your own stencils when you can just buy them.  Apart from saving you money,  they are unique. The designs or artwork you create is your own and personal to you. There are many ways to make stencils. In this blog I will talk about making stencils using a glue gun. Part 1 - Making stencils with a glue gun. The glue gun stencils were made with a gelli plate in mind, but can … [Read more...]