Stencils

 Today I was having fun cutting stencils.

I use stencils when making prints:

                     clayprints

                     gel prints

A great way to add interest to the background.

But stencils are also great for decorating any mixed media piece.

They can be used with acrylics, inks, stamp pads & spray paint, and each will give you different results.

I cut my stencils from thin plastic index dividers that I got at the dollar store. Very easy to cut with craft knife & scissors, & durable enough to last for several uses.