How to Create Your Own Stencils

1. Create Your Stencil Copy, Artwork Or Design On Your Computer.
Create Your Stencil Copy, Artwork or Design on Your Computer

Create your Copy, Designs or Artwork on Your computer using almost any software that you already have.  Print the design in Black Ink onto a transparency which comes in each kit.  Be Sure that it prints out as Black as possible so you will have an excellent stencil created.
2. Print Your Transparency In Seconds.
Print Your Transparency in Seconds Print out your copy or designs on a transparency sheet which is included in each kit.  It should look like the one at the left. There is actually a Transparency here in the photo, even though it is hard to see.  Once printed in black it is now ready to use to make a stencil. 
3. Here Is The New Mark 440 Stencil Maker (Other Stencil Makers Shown Below)
Here is the NEW Mark 440 Stencil Maker Here is one of the Three New Stencil Makers.  (We have different sizes so you can make stencils from 4"x 4" up to large stencils 10"x 12").  You will find more on all of the Stencil Makers Below.  To get your Stencil Maker ready to go simply plug it into any electrical outlet and remove the tray with the glass and black rubber pad so that you can "Load" it with your Undeveloped Stencil and your printed Transparency.
4. Stencil, Transparency And Glass On Exposure Tray.
Undeveloped Stencil Place your transparency directly on the undeveloped stencil.  You can place the transparency copy either right side up or upside down.  The stencils DO NOT have a top or bottom at this point.  Simply lay the transparency on the stencil and place the glass on TOP OF THE TRANSPARENCY.  This is to hold the copy in place during exposure.  On some kits you will find two clamps to put one each side to hold the glass even more firmly.  
5. Expose The Stencil Material
Expose the Stencil Material Now slide this tray with your Transparency, and your Unexposed stencil covered with a glass plate (to keep the stencil and copy from moving during exposure) into the exposure unit as shown at left.  Turn on the unit, set the timer (comes in kit) and expose the stencil for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Peel The Protective Mylar Backing Off The Stencil.
Peel the Protective Mylar Backing off the Stencil After the short exposure simply remove the tray, and take out the exposed stencil.  The stencil has a thin clear Mylar covering on BOTH SIDES. You'll need to remove both pieces in order for the developer to work. Simply separate the clear backing from the blue stencil at a corner and peel it apart.
7. Develop The Stencil For 2 to 3 Minutes
Develop the Stencil for 2 to 3 Minutes Place the stencil in a pan of developer provided in the kit.  Use a sponge to gently wipe away the unexposed parts of the stencil. This will be the part that will etch. As the stencil develops, you will see the light parts getting even lighter, and you will be able to feel the light parts get slightly rough. When all of your design feels rough and looks evenly light, take the stencil out of the developer.  Once the stencil is completely developed, wash all of the developer fluid off of the stencil under running water. Use a paper towel to blot dry the stencil.
8. Blow Dry the Stencil
Blow Dry the Stencil To make sure that the stencil is completely dry, use a blow-dryer to dry the stencil on both sides.  This makes the stencil easier to handle and it is now ready for Ink, Paint, Metal Etching Electrolyte or even Glass Etching Cream.  (Also when you are finished with the stencil you should clean it up with water and DRY IT AGAIN FOR STORAGE).  You can use it many times if you take care of it and keep it DRY.
9. Here Is Your Complete Stencil Ready To Use On Almost Anything.
Your Custom Stencil Now that your stencil is dry it is ready for printing, painting or etching.  If you are painting simply select your Substrate (Technical name for anything you want to paint on) and place the stencil in position.
10. Apply Your Paint Or Ink To Squeegee
Apply Your Paint or Ink to Squeegee If you are going to paint you will need to use a Squeegee.  Select your paint and then put a small amount of your desired paint on the squeegee as shown.  A little bit of paint or ink goes a long way but you need to be sure that you use enough to "fill" the stencil.  One or two strokes on your stencil and you will be able to easily determine the right amount of paint to use.  (NOTE: We have experimented with many paints and the ones shown below have proven to be the BEST by far.)
11. To Make A Print On Anything, Position Your Squeegee As Shown.
Position Your Paint Covered Squeegee Position your paint covered squeegee on the stencil.   Now PULL the Squeegee firmly across the stencil in ONE SMOOTH STROKE using light to medium hand pressure.  (You will note that in this photo we have put a piece of Mylar with a square hole in it and attached the stencil with cellophane tape to give it more rigidity and make it easier to handle.  You may want to try this as it also makes it easier to store for future use.) 
12. Remove Your Stencil And Enjoy Your Printed Artwork
Custom Paint Stencils Now hold the stencil on one edge so it will not move and quickly Lift Up the stencil from one end so as not to "Smear" the ink or paint on your substrate. Here's what your artwork will look like when it's done.   This is indeed "One Stroke" painting.  Also you can make your print in different colors by "Blocking Off" parts of your stencil with "Non Stick Tape" to keep the different colored paints from printing as you complete your multi-colored print as shown here (inset picture).

   There you have it...A New Stencil Making System that will open up a world of Great New Possibilities for you and allow you to use Your Talent and Ideas to have a lot of Fun and make some real Money.  You are only limited by your own Imagination and Energy.  So now is the time to let your Artistic Ideas flow and enjoy creating things you have put off before as too much work....especially if the artwork had to be repeated over and over again or was quite complicated.  This new system cuts through all of that and Frees You up to "Multiply" yourself if you are creating any item or artwork that needs to be "Produced" in almost any amount.

   Now you can really Enjoy your Crafts knowing that you are Saving Time, Money and a Ton of Work using these New Stencils and also knowing that many New Ideas are now open to you.  O.K. Now it's time to Explore the Entire Website and find all of the Great Ideas that you can use for Fun and for Profit and you can use the Navigation Bar on Your Left to Guide You to Dozens of New Ideas.  

   Be Sure And Take Advantage of the Special Low Prices on these New Kits during this Limited Time Offer.   Simply decide on the actual Size of the Stencil you may want to use....such as 5"x 6" or 6"x 8" or 10"x 12" and let that help you decide on the kit you will find the most Economical for You.        

You can always look to this Stencil Maker site to bring you New Stencil Ideas for use with Acrylic Paints and Fabric Paints, so check this site frequently.

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