Free Stencils!Here are your free stencils! Just right-click on the image and select print or save. Enjoy!
Got Frogs? I love the little creatures. There is just something so lovable about them. Would you like to see a cool project with the frog stencils ? (OK, just click on the blue text or the frog). 
Are you new to working with paper stencils? If so (or even if not) you should know that you can prepare your paper stencils so that they can be used again and again. Yeah! That’s right. The one you just printed can become a long term free stencil. It’s easy. Do you have some of that clear, wide packing tape? Just use it to run even strips covering all of the paper surfaces before you cut out the stencil. Burnish or rub the tape down to get the air pockets out. That’s it.
By the way, I like to do just the top side of the paper. If the bottom is slick it can encourage paint to bleed under the stencil and smudge your surface. The underside may get wet when you wash it but just let it dry and you can flatten it back out by storing it in a book.
Working with paper stencils has a few advantages. You can adjust the size of your paper stencil to fit the size of your project. Just take the page to a copier and reduce or enlarge. Then cut out the stencil openings. It's that easy.
Stippling is simply tapping or dabbing the loaded brush throughout the stencil openings. This technique produces a more even tone and less depth.
Swirling is moving the brush in a circular, swirling motion against the openings. This technique produces an effect of depth because more color will be along the edges of the openings and the centers will appear lighter. I always think of the swirling technique if you are trying to produce a finished image that has a worn down, vintage look.
This free stencil design is more of a mask. A stencil mask is a negative of a stencil. Where stencil patterns allow paint to be applied to open areas, a mask blocks areas so that paint can outline the images. For a better idea on how to use this pattern, go to
Stencil Masks.
Another great way to use this design is to trace it on color paper, cut it out and glue it to your project surface.Getting ready for the Holidays? More
Free Christmas Stencils
are just a click away!
Cut-and-paint stencils are less expensive (unless of course they are free!). You’re not paying for the manufacture, warehousing and shipping of a product. If you can find down-loadable stencil designs you can have your stencil immediately and no delay to your project. Here we offer some free stencils to get you started and a few in book format of our more complex designs. Do you want to see our catalog? Hop over to our
Stencils
Page.
Want more free stencils? No problem! You'll find more at
Free Stenciling Patterns
(including a 2-Layer Fleur de lis Stencil).
You just can’t beat free stencils! I hope these have inspired you to get started right away making art with stencils. Don't miss out on our great Free Halloween Stencils . We have six scary designs for you to print and did I mention - They're Free! Here's a quick list of the other free stencils that we offer at this site:
Happy Stenciling, Penny
If you’d rather get your Stencil Pattern Books in Print (like these) then visit our Printer's Book Shop for a large variety of stencil collections. These books are easy to follow and come with complete instructions. You'll find all of the stencil designs used as samples throughout this site. Would you like to build a web site like this one and turn a passion into a business? Well, if I did it, you can too. Don't think that you have to be a web designer and know all about computer codes and complicated html stuff. I didn't. With Site Build It! it's easy and they have the tools in place to help you build pages and teach you how to create a successful web site. Want more information? Just click on Powered by Site Build It! here or on the banner below and watch a cool video that will explain everything. I know you'll get excited like I did. Also I added a cute video below right here for you!
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