I like to use a pretty large scraping tool for this.
What is stencil vinyl used for.
So now we re ready to paint.
Scrape it down really well to adhere it well and form a good seal.
The stencil vinyl has less stretch and won t tear as easily as regular vinyl.
It definitely sealed better than just regular vinyl.
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You want to burnish it down really really well and get it really stuck.
How to choose the best stencil vinyl for cricut.
Line up your vinyl on your wood sign and use a scraper tool to apply the vinyl to the wood.
I think regular vinyl plus a layer of mod podge seals better than the stencil vinyl.
Stencil materials for acrylic paint spray paint solvent paint temperature applied paint hand drawn stencils and more.
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Apply the vinyl stencil where you want the design to go.
I love that i can make my own stencils and it seals the edges preventing any bleeding.
If your design is intricate use cricut transfer tape to transfer your design from the liner to your project surface.
When removing the transfer tape be careful not to lift any of the interior parts of the letters.
Cricut stencil vinyl lets you cut and apply your designs to just about any project whether working with wood canvas plastics paper or more.
Preparation with cricut transfer tape.
Once it is applied use something like the scraper tool to start pressing it down.
You can cut your design on stencil vinyl transfer it to your surface and then paint within the stencil.
Use your vinyl cutter to cut patterns and designs into these stencil materials.
Refer to stencil vinyl kiss cut guide below to adjust machine settings a kiss cut goes through the stencil vinyl and leaves the liner intact.
Painting reusable stencils.
Even though we have an adhesive on the back reusable stencils will bleed easier than vinyl stencils.
It s usually clear or see through and it s designed to be used for painting.
But if you re in a rush or don t want the hassle of doing the mod podge stencil vinyl is the way to go.
Painting is my favorite the best way to paint with reusable stencils is to use a sponge.
Press the flashing go button.
Apply the vinyl stencil to your wood sign.
You don t want a lot of paint on it either so it s probably going to take two coats.
I used stencil vinyl and i did not use mod podge.
So i tested it.
1 roll of 12 x 48 stencil vinyl use with all cricut electronic cutting machines.
Create personalized stencils for your paper crafting add a pattern to your dining room wall or help your kids build that lemonade stand they see in their dreams.
Mod podge your vinyl stencil on.
Each person is different so you may have unique requirements.
Stencil vinyl is not permanent at all.
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