My first stencils [04 Jan 2010|07:38pm] stencil_swap [espoirperdu] So these are just some things I've messed around with today, after finding this community and _seethesky's tutorial. Since they're my first, please go easy on me. xP I know a few are probably a bit too detailed in the hair and I haven't touched some of them up but I still like them. Some of these I hope to eventually use on actual shirts. I hope the lj-cut worked...I'm not use to using them. ( Stencils under cut. ) 4 comments|post comment

MATERIAL WORLD!! [04 Jan 2010|04:30pm] stencil_swap [_seethesky] [ mood | crappy ] [ music | Biz Markie ] I'm going to do my best to list all of your best options as far as stenciling goes. Ready? Paper freezer paper: This roll of paper has a plastic coating on one-side that easily adheres & removes from fabric with an iron. It is NOT wax paper...so don't mix them up! cardstock: It's just thick paper! easy as that. Run through printers easily. If you use it, the stencil will be re-usable up to 10 times. bristol paper: It's pretty much the same as cardstock. stencil paper: Paper made especially for stencils! I don't think you can run it through printers, which makes it a bit of a hassle. But it should last you a really really long time. vellum: A bit more expensive, translucent paper that should last a pretty good while. Cutting X-Acto:I wouldn't use anything else. This thing is amazing. Be sure to replace the blades if you notice it's getting difficult to cut clean lines. Paint Speedball screen printing inks: These are probably my favorite paints to use on clothing, especially the darker colors. For lighter colors, I prefer... Jacquard inks: Their white ink never bleeds, and comes out opaque from round 1. acrylics: the best option for anything other than clothing, if you don't want to spray-paint (painting by hand give you much more control). spray paint: always gives a streak-free, professional look! Unfortunately, the smell will linger on your finished product for quite some time, if not forever. Please don't use this on clothing...ever... bleach: If you put 1/2 bleach 1/2 water in a spray bottle and spray over your stencil, you can get a really cool effect on dark-colored fabrics. It'll look something like this. Puffy paint: Most people think "puffy paint" is for drawing on fabric. They're WRONG! Puffy Paint is so much more!! Paint this stuff on like normal screen printing ink, then iron it, and it puffs up! Gives amazing texture. Puffy paint rules. Brushes, Etc. stencil brushes: These are really great to use along the edges of your stencils to avoid bleeding underneath the stencil. I wouldn't recommend using it over large areas of paint, however, because it might turn out looking blotchy. flat acrylic brushes: If you're really careful, using these brushes can make for beautiful, well-done stencil results. stencil roller: These are alright... I prefer using brushes though. Hope this helps everyone! -Amanda 9 comments|post comment

New to stenciling...and this community [04 Jan 2010|11:07am] stencil_swap [espoirperdu] Oh gosh, I'm so new to this I really have no clue as to what to do. Does anyone have any tips for me? What kind of supplies do YOU use? I've seen people mention something about freezer paper...but can you really put something like that in a printer and print off stencils and not mess your printer up? What do you guys use to cut the stencils out? Paint, there's so many options and I'm not sure where to start. Will Walmart have what I need in terms of paint (because it's the only place around here that has crafts stuff...stupid small town)? I've looked through a few of the past posts on here but it's all broken up and I'm still a bit confused. So any help in understanding on how to use/make stencils is welcome. The possibility of being able to buy some cheap t-shirts and make my own designs has always appealed to me. Even when I was in high school. They'd make perfect gifts for in the future as well. 12 comments|post comment

Request! [03 Jan 2010|06:21pm] stencil_swap [lutine] I figured I'd try to get this IN B4 SPOTLIGHT! Because it's gonna go nuts tomorrow. :D Anyway, I'm looking for some peacock feather stencils, and the simpler the better because I've never stencilled before. I know, I'm starting off ambitious! I need peacock feathers in, say, three different positions to give it a varied look. Like one curled, one somewhat straighter, etc. Also, am I ridiculous for even attempting this with all the different colors involved? :/ I might try to embroider them instead with lineart, like this, but that would be a lot of work. Not sure, and looking for some veterans to give me some advice! 5 comments|post comment

TUTORIAL: How to make a basic stencil in Photoshop [03 Jan 2010|04:12pm] stencil_swap [_seethesky] Several years ago, I made a series of stenciling tutorials. Now, they're really outdated so I've decided to make another batch. Here's the first of the set: How to make a basic (one-layer) stencil in Adobe Photoshop. (Click to continue.) original image final stencil Questions & comments welcome. cross-posted to stencil_swap handmade_gifts and _seethesky.

[01 Jan 2010|09:36pm] stencil_swap [wolfie_kaynine]  Hi, I was hoping that someone could please make this into a stencil for me and also cut out the blanket so there's not to much texture. Basicly so its just the dog! ( Pic under cut! ) Thanks in advance 5 comments|post comment

mod post [01 Jan 2010|11:54am] stencil_swap [_seethesky] Happy New Year, everybody! Don't forget that we'll be in the lj spotlight in a few weeks, so brace yourself for a lot more activity in the community. I'll probably be posting some contests for you guys to compete in too, so get ready for that as well :) -Amanda post comment

work in progress. [30 Dec 2009|12:41pm] stencil_swap [shut_up_gina] So I spent some time the other night trying to put together a cherry blossom stencil. I'm thinking about turning it into a shirt. here is a "rough draft" 4 comments|post comment

Perfect Origami Mushroom [29 Dec 2009|12:46am] diy_tutorials [peabutnutter] boingboing.net/2009/11/23/perfect-origami-mush.html     I saw this on PBS, I thought it was really cool and thought I would share. Enjoy! 3 comments|post comment

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