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Step 2Preparing the Stencil
For this project we are going for a "screenprinted" look for cheap, and the key ingredient here is a stencil. Using the thin cardboard or paper, draw out your design. Islands are possible if you understand that they may be difficult or nearly impossible to re-use.
Using cardboard is sturdier, so the stencil can be re-used more easily; however, later on it may cause some difficulty while painting. I have successfully reused a paper stencil three times in a row without any tearing or warping issues, so that is up to your discretion.
Before you cut out your design, lay out your tshirt (or other cloth you're going to paint on) and double-check that the design will fit and will look okay.
Using the scissors or your exacto knife, CAREFULLY cut out your design. If you have islands that are relatively large and you want to re-use the design, make sure not to ruin them, and set them aside with the stencil.
On this stencil, instead of using islands we used a complete lack of filler or a connecting brace instead.
Using cardboard is sturdier, so the stencil can be re-used more easily; however, later on it may cause some difficulty while painting. I have successfully reused a paper stencil three times in a row without any tearing or warping issues, so that is up to your discretion.
Before you cut out your design, lay out your tshirt (or other cloth you're going to paint on) and double-check that the design will fit and will look okay.
Using the scissors or your exacto knife, CAREFULLY cut out your design. If you have islands that are relatively large and you want to re-use the design, make sure not to ruin them, and set them aside with the stencil.
On this stencil, instead of using islands we used a complete lack of filler or a connecting brace instead.
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