Laser Cut Stencils

From CoMakingSpace Wiki

Revision as of 13:41, 10 September 2024 by NitramLegov (talk | contribs)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)

You can create intricate airbrushing or spray painting stencils with lasers!

Keno has some experience, in short:

  • material
    • regular printer paper is fine for single use
    • thick (100 g) paper can be re-used, it just feels leathery after a while
    • acetate foil is worthwhile for stencils you are going to use at least 5 times - the clear plastic also makes it easy to place (as long as you clean it between uses)
    • do not use acrylic glass, it's wasteful and not flexible enough anyway
  • design tips
    • If you want to add text, use a special stencil font. You can find a variety using the search engine of your choice
  • how to use
    • prime the stencil with clear paint or your base color to seal the edges, then spray away!