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So now I am actually going to try to have one D.I.Y. project loaded up every week. I do spend a lot of my downtime randomly browsing D.I.Y. tutorials and hopping from blog to blog.I like this idea because it’s simple and versatile. You could easily use the same technique to stencil t-shirts and tote bags as I have in the past. As I never really think to photograph my techniques, I’m borrowing today from Transient Expression which is a great fashion blog with some really excellent D.I.Y. tutorials.
So you will need:
Fabric spray paint. (if you can’t find this, don’t stress! some paint on fabric paint and a good quality brush will work just as well) Leggings or tights Spay Adhesive (easily found in Art Stores. I always use removable spray adhesive cause if you’re working with a delicate fabric, it’s much easier to get the card/paper off) Thick paper/cardstock (if you’re painting on I suggest using thin perspex sheets as it’s less likely to bleed) Scalpel or Stanley knife Cardboard Chalk or Dress Pins Bulldog clips Newspaper
1. Print out your design on thick paper or card. If you’re confident you can just freehand it- even onto a good quality contact paper to save having to use spray adhesive! But there’s plenty of free stencil ready designs out there in the interworld! If you’re using perspex, just print it out and use a thin permanent marker to trace the design from the print out.
2. Being very careful and precise, cut out your design with your scalpel. It’s best to actually use a cutting mat, as it will enable you to be more accurate. They’re really cheap from Kmart or Newsagents for a small mat. Also keep in mind, any cut throughs in the card will show on your stencil, so sometimes its best to restart if you muck up. Sticky taping any rough cuts can some times help prevent bleed through if you’re time pressed.

3. If you’re printing onto a garment put them on, place your design where you want it, and mark the edges with chalk or dress pins. This way you’ll be able to stretch your garment to the proper length for the stencil. If stenciling onto a garment do not skip this step. You do not want to ruin a piece of clothing because you didn’t have 2 minutes to try it on.
4. Cut a piece of cardboard to place between the front and back of your fabric, otherwise you might have bleed-through to next layer of fabric. Stretch the fabric over the cardboard and check the length/alignment with your stencil. When the stencil fits between your markers (chalk or pin) use the bulldog clips to attach the fabric to the backing card like so:

5. Spray the back of your card (or perspex) according to the directions of your adhesive spray. Then place your stencil on your fabric, lining up the markings with the stencil edges. Press down gently to make sure your paper adheres completely- especially any small/loose details. Cover anything you don’t want sprayed with newspaper.
6. According to the directions of your fabric spray paint, spray over your stencil until you’re satisfied with the covering. If you’re using paint on, be very careful and don’t do too many layers at once, or it will bleed. If it’s not dark enough at first, leave the stencil attached, let it dry for a few minutes and come back to paint over. Believe me, this is the neatest way to stencil using a brush!
7. Let dry and then carefully remove the stencil and backing card. Wipe off any chalk marks and you’re ready to go!
«Click Here» for the link to Transient Expression’s original post.

So now I am actually going to try to have one D.I.Y. project loaded up every week. I do spend a lot of my downtime randomly browsing D.I.Y. tutorials and hopping from blog to blog.

I like this idea because it’s simple and versatile. You could easily use the same technique to stencil t-shirts and tote bags as I have in the past. As I never really think to photograph my techniques, I’m borrowing today from Transient Expression which is a great fashion blog with some really excellent D.I.Y. tutorials.

So you will need:

Fabric spray paint. (if you can’t find this, don’t stress! some paint on fabric paint and a good quality brush will work just as well)
Leggings or tights
Spay Adhesive (easily found in Art Stores. I always use removable spray adhesive cause if you’re working with a delicate fabric, it’s much easier to get the card/paper off)
Thick paper/cardstock (if you’re painting on I suggest using thin perspex sheets as it’s less likely to bleed)
Scalpel or Stanley knife
Cardboard
Chalk or Dress Pins
Bulldog clips
Newspaper

1. Print out your design on thick paper or card. If you’re confident you can just freehand it- even onto a good quality contact paper to save having to use spray adhesive! But there’s plenty of free stencil ready designs out there in the interworld! If you’re using perspex, just print it out and use a thin permanent marker to trace the design from the print out.

2. Being very careful and precise, cut out your design with your scalpel. It’s best to actually use a cutting mat, as it will enable you to be more accurate. They’re really cheap from Kmart or Newsagents for a small mat. Also keep in mind, any cut throughs in the card will show on your stencil, so sometimes its best to restart if you muck up. Sticky taping any rough cuts can some times help prevent bleed through if you’re time pressed.

3. If you’re printing onto a garment put them on, place your design where you want it, and mark the edges with chalk or dress pins. This way you’ll be able to stretch your garment to the proper length for the stencil. If stenciling onto a garment do not skip this step. You do not want to ruin a piece of clothing because you didn’t have 2 minutes to try it on.

4. Cut a piece of cardboard to place between the front and back of your fabric, otherwise you might have bleed-through to next layer of fabric. Stretch the fabric over the cardboard and check the length/alignment with your stencil. When the stencil fits between your markers (chalk or pin) use the bulldog clips to attach the fabric to the backing card like so:

5. Spray the back of your card (or perspex) according to the directions of your adhesive spray. Then place your stencil on your fabric, lining up the markings with the stencil edges. Press down gently to make sure your paper adheres completely- especially any small/loose details. Cover anything you don’t want sprayed with newspaper.

6. According to the directions of your fabric spray paint, spray over your stencil until you’re satisfied with the covering. If you’re using paint on, be very careful and don’t do too many layers at once, or it will bleed. If it’s not dark enough at first, leave the stencil attached, let it dry for a few minutes and come back to paint over. Believe me, this is the neatest way to stencil using a brush!

7. Let dry and then carefully remove the stencil and backing card. Wipe off any chalk marks and you’re ready to go!

«Click Here» for the link to Transient Expression’s original post.

Source: transientexpression.com

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