How To Create a Life-Size Stencil
Stencils are an easy way to transfer an image onto walls and furniture. If you want to stencil a large image, you need to create a life-sized stencil.
Things You'll Need
- Art projector Poster boards Pencil Craft knife Cutting mat Masking tape
Instructions
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Draw or obtain a print of the image you wish to stencil. Simple images work best for your first stencil.
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Place the image onto the tray of a projector and turn on the light. Turn the knob on the projector until the image is the size you require. Position the projector so the image shows on a wall.
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Tape the poster boards to the wall with the masking tape where the image is projected. Overlap the poster boards by 2 to 3 inches and tape them together to make a large-enough ground for the image.
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Trace the projected image onto the poster board with a pencil so you can easily erase any mistakes. Shade in the areas you wish to cut out.
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Remove the poster boards from the wall, leaving the individual boards taped together. Lay them on the floor.
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Position the cutting mat under the poster boards in the area where you will be working first. Carefully cut out the shaded parts of the stencil with a craft knife. Move the cutting mat so it is always under the area you are cutting.
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Use the stencil by taping it to the area you will be painting. Spray or blot the paint on through the stencil.
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Tips & Warnings
Butcher paper can be used for one-time-use stencils. Inexpensive projectors are available at office supply and craft stores.
References
- Photo Credit Chavezsonic/http://sxc.hu
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Comments
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lilolladystuff
Jul 03, 2009
You probably won't believe this, but I have been trying to remember how to create a large stencil. Thanks so much. Will save this one to favorites. -
stevewall
Jul 03, 2009
Do you think this is the way the well known graffiti artists, like Miss Tic in Paris and Bansky in London do it, with a projector? Many of Miss Tic's look like rip offs of magazine photos.
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svalatie
Jul 03, 2009
What a neat idea!
