A stencil mask cut on a vinyl cutter assists air brush graphics. An additional use for self adhesive vinyl is as a stencil mask for custom painted graphics. Vinyl is most often used for decals and letters; but in this case vinyl can be used as a stencil masking film as an aid for applying paint. Custom auto or chopper artists combine pin striping and airbrushing to decorate vehicles.
https://blog.signwarehouse.com/basic-guide-to-stencil-mask-use/
Funny I just came across the stencil material in Hobby Lobby yesterday and was super excited! So glad you have a tutorial, I always waste material trying to figure out the right setting. I have a Cricut and Silhouette, I’m going to try this today!! Thanks!
http://astepinthejourney.com/2012/05/make-your-own-reusable-stencil.html
This stuff is really versatile. It can easily be cut with the Silhouette and then used on glass, plastic, fabric, and wood to get nice crisp lines when you paint or etch. So here's how to turn the dollar store stencil 'vinyl' knockoff into a stencil. Start by cutting off a piece from the roll. Place it on your Silhouette cutting mat with the backing side down and then get ready to cut. I used the default cut settings for 'Silhouette Stencil Vinyl.'.
http://www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2014/06/dollar-store-stencil-vinyl-material-for.html
Additional Information. Enjoy the fun and excitement of customizing apparel with the Silhouette Stencil Vinyl. This transparent stencil allows you decorate your tote bags, t-shirts, tank tops and lots more with a professional and screen printed look in your favorite color of ink. They are perfect to use with the Silhouette electronic cutting tools.
http://www.joann.com/stencil-vinyl/12562013.html
This rigid, transparent blue PVC film has been formulated for stencil applications, especially spray and paint techniques. ORACAL 813 features a low-tack, water-based adhesive. It is ideal for water-based paint applications; smooth, flat, rigid substrates and surfaces; large area capabilities; and applications requiring background visibility. SKU:
http://www.uscutter.com/ORAMASK-813-Paint-Mask-Stencil
In practice, the (object) stencil is usually a thin sheet of material, such as paper, plastic, wood or metal, with letters or a design cut from it, used to produce the letters or design on an underlying surface by applying pigment through the cut-out holes in the material.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stencil
Using the Silhouette software again, create a second decal, this time using the chevron graphic that you can download for $0.99 in their store. I made the stencil larger than my board so that the graphic went over the edge. Once the stencil is cut, carefully peel it from the paper backing and line it up on your board.
http://www.littlemissmomma.com/2012/08/how-to-use-vinyl-as-a-stencil-cameo-silhouette.html
Although aerosol or painting stencils can be made for one-time use, typically they are made with the intention of being reused. To be reusable, they must remain intact after a design is produced and the stencil is removed from the work surface.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stencil
For other uses, see Stencil (disambiguation). Stencilling produces an image or pattern by applying pigment to a surface over an intermediate object with designed gaps in it which create the pattern or image by only allowing the pigment to reach some parts of the surface.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stencil
I love stenciling backgrounds onto my painted wooden signs. It gives each piece an extra dimension in mere minutes! In the past I’ve done this with vinyl. Each time I want to stencil a design, I’ve cut it with my Silhouette, peeled away the excess, used the transfer tape, and then peeled it away before painting. This is the technique I used on this end table.
http://astepinthejourney.com/2012/05/make-your-own-reusable-stencil.html
what is stencil vinyl
Stencil vinyl is a thin sheet of material, such as paper, plastic, wood or metal, with letters or a design cut from it. Stencil vinyl is a a thin sheet of material, such as paper, plastic, wood or metal, with letters or a design cut from it, used to produce the letters or design on an underlying surface by applying pigment through the cut-out holes in the material.