Stencils are a great way to add a personal touch to nearly anything - scrapbook pages, albums, assorted gifts - they can even be used to create a stunning border around your room!
Here we offer two different files - one features letter stencils in a fun and bold font, and the other is a creative and intricate border. The great thing about these designs is that they can be resized for virtually any purpose - make them as big or small as you like!
Materials:
9" x 12" Scratch-Art Wax-O Stencil Paper - we purchased ours here.
Files: Right click the files below and choose "Save target as." Open the file in CorelDraw 8 or later.
Follow the steps below to create the stencils. We used a 50-watt Helix with the following settings:
Speed: 40% Power: 10% Frequency: 500
Begin by opening the first file you'd like to cut. Then place the stencil paper in the upper left corner of the machine.
After you've determined the proper speed/power/frequency settings for your machine, send the job to the laser.
Repeat these steps for the second file you cut.
TIP: To create perforations between stencils for easier access, simply draw a box or line where you'd like the machine to score and run the selection at very low freqency.
Frequency refers to the number of pulses the laser fires per inch of travel. Very low frequencies will produce a perforation, as opposed to a continuous cut.
Remove the cut outs from the paper and you've got a great set of stencils ideal for a variety of purposes!
Stencil Tips:
When using the smaller pattern stencils, we recommend applying the paint with a sponge as opposed to a brush. "Sponging" not only adds great texture to the design, but also ensures extra paint does not leak under the paper.
If you want to keep the stencil in place but don't want to use glue or tape, try a little honey - it keeps the stencil in place and wipes off with just a bit of warm water!
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