STENCIL ART
An old
renewed technique. I invite you to visit
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Starting from a photo we
can achieve a stylized image 2, 3 or more colors, overlapping templates and
then creating images on several layers.
I have seen in person some beautiful works, done with masks very large and detailed. The only carving can take several days of work, an activity that requires great precision and lot of patience. Generally the stencils are made on sheets of acetate.
So, I tried but I also must say that carve acetate is easier said than done, and after several failures despite the use of cutters of various kinds, I followed a different technique: I carved the acetate sheet using a welder for microelectronics with an edge end. I found a welder with interchangeable tips which you can also mount an x-acto blade, with the advantage of using it hot.
I have seen in person some beautiful works, done with masks very large and detailed. The only carving can take several days of work, an activity that requires great precision and lot of patience. Generally the stencils are made on sheets of acetate.
So, I tried but I also must say that carve acetate is easier said than done, and after several failures despite the use of cutters of various kinds, I followed a different technique: I carved the acetate sheet using a welder for microelectronics with an edge end. I found a welder with interchangeable tips which you can also mount an x-acto blade, with the advantage of using it hot.
