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How to Create Your Own Airbrush Art Stencils

Learning to make and cut your own airbrush stencils not only reduces the cost of airbrushing, but also leads to more creativity as you can produce your own unique designs. To make your airbrush stencils easier to position, try spraying the back of the stencil with spray adhesive. This will make the stencil easier to position on textured surfaces such as t-shirts or hats. To lengthen the life of your airbrush stencil, always clean the stencil with warm water and soap before storing it flat.

Things You'll Need

  • Clear acetate (size .003)
  • Exacto knife
  • Picture or line drawing
  • Masking tape
  • 1/2-inch plywood piece (2 feet by 2 feet)
  • Paper
  • Spray adhesive (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Print out or draw the image you want to make into a stencil onto a sheet of paper. This will make your stencil pattern.

    • 2

      Tape the stencil pattern to the back of the acetate plastic with the pattern facing out.

    • 3

      Tape the stencil pattern firmly to the piece of plywood. Use one piece of tape on all four sides to ensure the pattern does not slip while cutting.

    • 4

      Start at the upper left-hand corner of the pattern and carefully cut directly on the stencil pattern line with the Exacto knife. If you are left handed, start at the upper right-hand corner. Try to make each line one flowing cut. Rotate the stencil with your free hand as you cut to keep your cutting hand in a comfortable position.

    • 5

      Remove the tape and paper from the stencil and pop out any pieces of acetate that remain.

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