Stenciling is fairly simple. It requires few and inexpensive materials, and is a great form of art.
Steps
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Find an image that you'd like to make into a stencil.
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Copy and paste it into Microsoft Word.
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Use the image toolbar to change the image to black and white and enlarge accordingly
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Make sure there aren't that many little islands (isolated white spots), otherwise you'll have to remember where they go and it'll be pretty annoying.
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Print the stencil and trace it onto the tracing paper, or simply trace it directly off the computer screen.
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Cut out the stencil, and trace it onto the cardboard.
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Cut the stencil out of the cardboard, and use an appropriate paint to stencil the picture onto T-shirts, other clothing, walls, etc.
Warnings
- No graffiti unless you're Banksy.
Things You'll Need
- Microsoft Word
- A printer (optional)
- Thin but durable cardboard, or stenciling cardboard
- Tracing paper
- Appropriate paint or spray paint
