Photograph to Stencil

Step 5 Spray!

You can use spray adhesive to prevent underspray (spray that gets under the details of the stencil) and cover around the stencil with other paper to prevent overspray (spray that goes over the edge of the stencil)

Be sure to wait and let the paint dry between layers.

Comments

[son of s8an]

looks like a cocoon when you turn it sideways.

p.s great 'ible!

[cookieboogers]

Usually when I do stencils I just put layers of clear masking tape over the front or back...It works pretty well, most of my stencils are in tact. :) I've only tried doing layered stencils once...didn't turn out too well. I'll try this way. But, uh...I don't have photoshop.

[weloveclover]

use GIMP it is 100% more user friendly and it is free. http://gimp.org/downloads/

[gothguy]

If you are going to use the "stencil" multiple times, then I personally print out my layers on an inkjet overhead transparency. A lot heavier than the lamination idea posted earlier, and then that one less trip u have to make to stinkos (sorry just a personal hatred of that place)

[nissanassassins]

Hey great job, love the technique, I do it the exact same way, although sometimes, especially for faces, I try to isolate the optical grays by hand. This method rocks... One tip... After you print out the copies of each layer, go to kinkos and laminate each, before you cut, that way the stencil will last for a really long time. Again, fantastic work!

[StdyingStones]

your tutorial is the best ive ever seen! i have one question im having trouble making some contrast in my pictures. all of it is black and white which is fine but theres no detail in it.....which makes it look wierd. any ideas?