Steps On How To Use Vinyl As A Stencil

Choose the setting for vinyl or whatever material you are using to make the stencil put your vinyl onto the cricut grip cutting mat and cut it out with the right settings.

Steps on how to use vinyl as a stencil.

Download my fall quotes svg files bundle or use a file that you already have open up the file in your cricut or silhouette software. Line up your vinyl on your wood sign and use a scraper tool to apply the vinyl to the wood. So i tested it. Normally my method is to use regular vinyl then seal the edges with mod podge then paint.

I used stencil vinyl and i did not use mod podge. Paint or stain your project applying additional coats as necessary. Once you are ready to make it click on make it. I have the scanncut 2 by brother but i love using cricut vinyl.

This is especially important for stencil design. Then continue to peel the transfer tape away from the vinyl. It takes a few more steps to use vinyl as a stencil versus just using vinyl for your text or shapes but i absolutely love the look of an all painted. If the vinyl sticks to the transfer tape simply burnish the vinyl onto the surface again.

A step by step guide to stencil vinyl with your cricut stencil vinyl is such a wonderful material to use and can really step up your crafting. Stencil vinyl kiss cut guide. Step 6 weed the. Then pull the transfer tape over the vinyl stencil and press the end of it down on the work surface as shown.

Can you use vinyl as a stencil. Btw last night i used the same vinyl stencil material for painting a stencil on a wood block for a wedding present and i have to say that stencil material is awesome and fool proof. Step 5 make it. See the image above.

You can read about that vinyl stencil method here. Apply the vinyl stencil to your wood sign. Alternatively if you have an inkjet printer you can place the vinyl into the tray like you would a regular piece of paper and print the stencil from your computer. I love that i can make my own stencils and it seals the edges preventing any bleeding.

But i wanted to see if stencil vinyl could get crisp edges without the step of sealing the stencil. Use a craft stick or cricut scraper. Make sure the transfer tape is loaded on the roller as shown in the photo. Before applying the transfer tape to the vinyl stick it to your clothes to make it less tacky and easier to lift when you go to add the vinyl to your wood sign.

To make a basic vinyl stencil start by printing your design onto a sheet of regular paper and tracing it onto some vinyl with a permanent marker. Remove stencil vinyl when your projects is dry. Use painter s tape or masking tape and tape the corners of your vinyl stencil down to the left of the transfer tape roller. Since you will be using this cut file as a stencil weed out the inside of the letters.

This tutorial will show you all about oramask 813. Peel the transfer tape away from the vinyl at a 45 degree angle.