Tutorials
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I started creating stencils after looking through a bunch of methods and finding my favourite ways. I tend to digitise an image by scanning it or getting one from the internet. I then use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create a highcontrast image and build the bridges necessary for cutting the stencil. Sometimes I also use Indian ink, tipex and black and white acrylic paint to smoothen areas or build bridges. I add text using a few favourite fonts and then print the designs on normal A4 paper. many times I create a design which is bigger than A4 which means that I have to tile print the design so that I get it on several sheets of paper which I cut and assemble together. I use UHU spray glue to get the designs on to a thicker material. It's possible to use cardboard from things such as cereal boxes but my preferred material is x-rays. I get them from my local vet. Once the stencil is fastened I use an scalpel or OLFA cutter to cut out the desired parts. I use a self healing cutting board to cut on. I use packing tape to fix mistakes and Gaffer/Duct tape to attach the stencil to a wall for painting. For cans I tend to use Cobra low pressure and Montana Gold but I am not very commited and change regularly. More detailed info will follow.
I started creating stencils after looking through a bunch of methods and finding my favourite ways. I tend to digitise an image by scanning it or getting one from the internet. I then use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create a highcontrast image and build the bridges necessary for cutting the stencil. Sometimes I also use Indian ink, tipex and black and white acrylic paint to smoothen areas or build bridges. I add text using a few favourite fonts and then print the designs on normal A4 paper. many times I create a design which is bigger than A4 which means that I have to tile print the design so that I get it on several sheets of paper which I cut and assemble together. I use UHU spray glue to get the designs on to a thicker material. It's possible to use cardboard from things such as cereal boxes but my preferred material is x-rays. I get them from my local vet. Once the stencil is fastened I use an scalpel or OLFA cutter to cut out the desired parts. I use a self healing cutting board to cut on. I use packing tape to fix mistakes and Gaffer/Duct tape to attach the stencil to a wall for painting. For cans I tend to use Cobra low pressure and Montana Gold but I am not very commited and change regularly. More detailed info will follow.
Street Art Cookbook
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For an inspirational and practical overview of street art I recommend the "Street Art Cookbook" by Hop Louie & Benke Carlsson. It has guides for how to make stencils but also lots of other ideas such as how to build a screen print in your apartment, adbusting, stickering, mixed materials etc. There's also a nice video presentation here------------------------>
Buy it from the original publishers DOCUMENT PRESS, or if they're out get it from AMAZON. |
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