Hello Everyone

[The Crafter]

I am new to the site. I am a beginner in airbrushing. I would like to find out how is it I start to make my own stencils of art that I want to do? All responses are greatly appreciated.

[colourshift]

welcome from Michigan.
Stencils can be cut out of a variety of things, from disposable like paper, manilla folders, cardboard etc...or something you can have around for awhile...such as mylar, acetate, or vinyl. Some of the influences concerning stencil material depends on what you're gonna paint with...if you're using urethanes, acetate would not work, as it will melt. Same with some vinyls.
I believe you can buy plain stencil material through some airbrush sources.
As I work mainly in waterbased...I usuall use acetate, it cuts easily (score and snap, like drywall).
Hope this helps!

[BHC Motorsports]

Welcome to the forum!

[Whit]

A Big Texas Welcome !!!:partyalone:

[Clinton]

Welcome to the forum, I use paper for all my stencil work . Cheap and easy to cut.

[LucBoivin]

Welcome to teh board!

I use acetate, paper, mylar sheets, old X-ray film...

Bottom line, almost anything can be used for shields when working with acrylic paints.

Luc

[Clem]

Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy it here.

Clem

[josie]

Hi Craft welcome from Montreal Canada

[Dream Weaver]

welcome craft from Ontario Canada

[Ambo]

Welcome Craft..
Alot to learn here mate.. have fun

[zackarybancroft]

Hello and welcome aboard!!

[kruble]

Hi and welcome.:cheers:

[jason prouty]

wlecome to the forum, from the beaver state!!

I love saying that!!!

[colourshift]

beaver state....yep, pretty much makes me bust out laughing too.
Great Lake State...nah, doesn't make me smile at all.

[Full Blast]

Howdy.... Welcome

[Saint]

Hi Craft,

Welcome to the forum!
Like Colourshift said, there's lots of possibilities for stencil material.
In addition to cutting by hand with an Xacto blade, you can use scalpels (I've found good deals on ebay ), plotters are used to cut stencils and masks too.



lots to learn, lots of nice people here to help!
Have fun!



Saint

[egneg]

I would like to welcome you also :partyalone:

[ADAIR]

Hi & welcome aboard, from down under. ADAIR www.adair20.com.au

[hogdogblue]

Craft-
Welcome aboard.
Mike

[HotAir]

Hey Crafter, 1st off Welcome 2 da 4um!!! As fer stencils, I prefer da old skool wayz... If you can draw thats a plus but not necessary... Ya need 4 important ingredients; 1) Patience (it's a virtue, so I've been told) 2) my preference is poster board it's cheap (Walmart), 3) an exacto knife (also Walmart) & 4) an #2 pencil (get anywhere, if you find one on the ground even better it's free)... Sketch image on the poster board then slice & dice.. It's that simple my friend...

Aloha -HotAir-

[Primo Customs]

Stencils, We don't need no stinkin' stencils... No really, anything you can grab.. Soda can, Bam! you got a planet, Torn paper, Bam! you have a great horizion scene, Lace, Bam! You have a cool effect, and a pissed off wife... Welcome to the board.. Have a blast.. Becarefull though It's very addictive...Rick Primeau

[blinddog 99]

Stencils, We don't need no stinkin' stencils... Lace, Bam! You have a cool effect, and a pissed off wife... Welcome to the board.. Have a blast.. Becarefull though It's very addictive...Rick Primeau

ROFLMFAO: pissed off spouses, I raise a glass!:clapping:
:roll1: