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.
Below is a video so that you can see exactly what is meant by working with a stencil in the negative or mask. This concept can work with any stencil.You'll also find some ideas for all of your paper crafts like scrapbooking and card making.
Isn’t it great to see a new technique in action? I find it much easier to learn by watching someone else. This tutorial should have you thinking about all sorts of new
stenciling art
to design.
I'd like to share with you a couple of projects using a stencil mask. They are both related to Christmas but the concept is the same as for anything you might have in mind.
First, see how a stencil mask pattern can help you create a beautiful glass candle holder at a
Christmas Arts and Crafts
Project.
Then, check out a variety of gift tags made with both the stencil and the mask for this
Christmas Projects
idea.
While you're here don't miss all the
cool stencils
and project ideas we have for you. And if you get inspired to become a designer then
How To Make A Stencil
has the information you need.
I hope you are inspired to create some great works of art with stencils!
Hey! Don’t forget that I (and everyone else) want to see what you have done with a stencil mask. Just click on
Stenciling Projects
to get your masterpiece showcased here on this web site. Won’t that be exciting! Or if you have any questions or want to share information join in on the
Stencil Blog.
Well, I hope to hear from you soon.
Happy Stenciling,
Penny
P.S. If you're looking for
Stencil Pattern Books
in Print (like these) then visit our Printer's Book Shop for a large variety of stencils. These books are easy to follow and come with complete instructions. You'll find all of the stencil designs used as examples on this site.
Of course, if you want stencil designs that you can print from your computer right now, go to
Printable Stencils.
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Learning anything is so much easier when you can watch it being done in live motion. So, don't miss the very informative
Art Videos
that will step you through the many processes of using stencils to create art.
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Free Stencils
you are looking for you'll find more than you can imagine here. It's my mission to get you motivated to creating art with stencils so I've created all the most popular stencil designs but some rare designs too (like
Toile Stencils
) and they're all Free!
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