How to Make Airbrush Stencils

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Transfer the design onto your stencil surface.

   Print designs from your computer onto glossy photo paper.
   
   The weight of photo paper makes a sturdy stencil that can be reused, and the glossy finish makes it easy to wipe off excess paint.
   
   Use tracing paper to transfer original drawings or hard copies of images onto a piece of poster board.
   
   Poster board also makes a sturdy, reusable stencil. ,, Let the spray sit for 1 to 2 minutes before applying the stencil to your fabric surface, or the adhesive may leave a residue on the fabric. ,
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   Step 2: Place the photo paper or poster board on a piece of cardboard or foam board and cut out the image with a sharp utility knife to create the stencil.

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   Step 3: Flip the completed stencil over and lightly cover the back of the stencil with a spray adhesive.

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   Step 4: Use masking or painter’s tape to secure the edges of the stencil to the fabric

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   Step 5: and to protect the fabric from over-spray from the airbrush.

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