I use plastic poster board - about $2 for a 22" x 28" sheet at Michaels. I cut it down into 12" widths and then cut it on "Stencil Film - 0.4 mm" (pressure 341). It's nice and sturdy. I don't use spray adhesive: either I hold the stencil down by hand or I use a low-tack tape like painter's tape. For a stencil you'll want to tile (say you're looking to create an overall effect on a wall), remember to add a couple of tiny circles in the corners to use as registration marks so everything lines up correctly.
I read somewhere that I could use my laminator to make craft plastic! Just tried it and it worked PERFECT and didn’t need to do more than one pass with my normal blade! I just passed a clear laminate sheet through the laminator to seal it and cut it as normal on the card stock setting. Such a great trick!!!!!
New to Cricut. Lots to learn. Excellent video for a beginner. All the steps & terms used (like ‘weld’) around designing the stencils were a bit overwhelming. I’m sure with practice, those steps & terms become second nature. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
We were searching all over to see if these machines could cut stencils before purchasing one but could not find any info anywhere - until we came across your video. We don't want to cut vinyl letters, no scrapbooking, postcards etc., we just wanted something that could create good quality stencils. The thickness still doesn't seem thick enough but the video was still very helpful. Thanks a bunch!
Thank you so much. Hobby lobby has stencil sheets. I use the glitter mesh setting to cut nice and hard. Great video. I was trying to figure out the computer part. Thank you thank you
Awesome Video, Im new using a cricut and wanted to make signs, this was to be my first project. with you telling us what blade, plastic and tac glue.....you explained it all!!. how could I go wrong.. it turned out great... thanks again
Thanks for sharing that. I’ve made a few stencils over the years with dies. I use 0.4mm Mylar. It’s the same thing that proprietary stencils are made of. It’s easy to use and very durable. 🌼 I don’t use adhesive either, I use the Wendy Vecchi Stay-tion. The magnets hold the stencil and paper down fast.
Do you use a deep cut blade with the Mylar? Is the 0.4 Mylar easy to obtain at like Michaels or Hobby Lobby? Do you use a special pressure setting other than just the default or more setting? My son is asking me to make him reusable stencils and want to do it right. I have a Cricut Maker.
Rachel, I pulled out some craft plastic this morning, it was way too heavy - wouldn’t cut through even with my deep cut blade. So I feel you. So I used a piece of plastic from my overhead projector box, it cut well. But I will need to get the acetate that you have listed below. Love your video.🥰💕❤️🌹
I’ve had my Air explore 2 since Mother’s Day and have only unpacked it and put on my table. I just haven’t known what to do with it. Stencils is one thing I have been thinking of. Thank you for explaining it all so well! Now when my son (who gave it to me) ask if I’ve used it I will be able to show him what I’ve done😃
@@trudyhaynam8437my deep blade wouldn’t go through the plastic no matter what I did - I just did two passes on this setting with it and nothing, changed my blade to my regular one and put it through again twice and it came out perfect!
Love of the video, it is less costly than the stencil, I have different type of craft plastic along with plastic that I used with overhead on the projector..
Thank you I hope I can do this , I’m wanting to paint my deck floor and decorate it with stencils! I know it won’t last forever but it looks kinda. Blah so for fun I’m gonna give it a try.
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I currently dont have a Cricut. However, I'm researching to see if i can make a reusable plastic sheet for stencils. These stencils will be used for fishing lures. The stencils will be slightly bent to courtier around the body of the fishing baits.
Excellent tutorial. I have used Graffix craft plastic. Love it. Wonderful tips on how to stencil too. Thank you. Wishing you and the entire MGL a super week. Hugs Susan
Great Tutorial... I used the same plastic stencil sheets (0.007) and used the same settings. however it did not cut all the way through for me. I had to force my Maker to cut twice. I initially just edited the 'transparency' material and later I ended up creating my custom material which I named Stencil 0.007 and used the same pressure as the Transparency but activated the multiple cuts option. I tried 4 times first (overkill) then down to 3 and 2 was good. Just throwing this out there in case anyone has the same issue as I did.
@@MakersGonnaLearn No need to apologize :) just wanted to share my experience but thanks for the reply. Yes it was a fresh blade, maybe bad batch. Either way, i got it working hehehe. Awesome material you guys put out there! Thanks
I guessed fairly well on some plastic to try stencils. I'm so glad to see this video as a beginner. I plan on making my oen to paint on my bath bombs- my other business. This may be my first sellable project! And I LOVED the way close ups of design space - I could see it. For some reason my buttons aren't there
@@MakersGonnaLearnHi. I'm like NEW NEW to Cricut --like, so new that I've had it for a year and it's still brand new in the box!! It seems so intimidating to me!! 😩😩😩😭😭😭 Anyway, why can't you just tape your stencil down to your project instead of having toude easy tac?
Thank you so much for this great video! Your stencil video is first I’ve seen on stencils! Most others have been stick on letters. I want to make word stencils to paint on various items. I cannot thank you enough for your Clear and Precise instructional video!❤️
Love your accent you have to tell me where you are from, I am from the west coast of Canada, I have never heard your accent. My mom’s fam is from New York and Ohio. Thanks so much.
Thank you so very much! I'm getting a new kitchen put in, and want to create scenes on the outside of the cupboards. Imagine a guest asking, "where are the cups?" And I say, "in the Mountain." That said, though, buying stencils to use once, maybe twice, was quickly adding up, and tbh, it was almost the price of getting a shiny new Cricut Explore Air 2! Yeah, no. Plus with the Cricut, I'm thinking stencils with paint and then lovely custom stickers would be fantastic. Thank you for the tutorial! My brain is vibrating with ideas now.
Thank you for this video we have wasted so much vinyl with stencils omg cant tell you how much. I get so aggravated when you do all the steps and then the vinyl doesn't stick to the wood lol. I appreciate your explaining everything as well. Thanks for all that you do and keep up the good work.
Hi Scott! I don't know if you put a topcoat on your wood first but it definitely helps your vinyl to adhere to your wood! This is what you have to do with furniture transfers I've used also. A nice water base I use is Minwax Polycrylic or Varathan triple thick Polyurethane water base that is a great water repellent on surfaces that would get a lot of use. My daughter used it on her custom wooden bathroom sink counter and her boys leave water on the counter top lol truly tried and no damage 😉 hope this helps you!
How awesome !!!! I was getting super frustrated trying to figure it out on my own. This was super insightful and now I’m ready to tackle this project I have. I’m a beginner at this Cricut thing. This was GREAT !! Thank you !!
I love this channel I subscribe immediately when I got my Cricut I like her by she doesn't come off as most Cricut Crafters and make you feel lesser than LOL with your materials she definitely tells you how to work with what you have love her love this video
I used overhead projector paper yearssss ago when Cricut first came out, you know the machines that you had to buy cartridges for?. Those clear plastic pages worked great to make stencils.
Since I got my A2 for Christmas I’ve been hooked. Ive been wanting to try my hand at wood and fabrics. So My Amazingly Awesome husband upgraded my machine for my BD. I’m now a proud owner of a Maker. This is now something I want to try. With my tax refund I’m investing on an annual MGL subscription.
Awesome, love stencils they are so easy to use for a faster working projects 💕‼️ I’ll would watch it few more times so I don’t make anything wrong, whenever I get my Cricut ❤️‼️
Great video, as usual. Possible suggestion When you add the tiny rectangles, follow the top of the line where it comes back across, this will make it look like it belongs. Thank you again for a great quick video.
I was going to try to read all the comments to see if my answer would be there but I didn't have the patience. I have a cricut air 2 and I have never seen an option to "use more pressure" or to find other materials. I have a dial on my cricut machine with 8 settings (custom, paper, vinyl, iron-on, light cardstock, cardstock, Bonded fabric and poster board. I liked one of the comments that said they used "laminate sheets" which will be great for me! but Im just wondering which setting I should use.
GREAT tutorial! Just a couple of questions. Can you confirm that the reposition spray needs to be added to the stencil with each application? If not, and remains sticky after one use, what do you suggest using to cover the back -- acetate sheets? Lastly, any recommended distance for spraying the reposition adhesive?
Hello!! Only add more spray if it seems like it's not as sticky. Also, laying a piece of clear wrap/cling film is a good way. 8" away is preferred! Thank you for your great questions!
Great video. Thank you. But just a thought... why not just use the cricut party foil or anything of the same material. Its rolled but you can lay it out and painters tape it down on whatever you need to hold it down on.
Thanks for the video. You made it understandable to me and I really appreciate that.Just a tip, It would have been helpful to show the finished stencil on dark paper. I had a hard time seeing it.
Thank you. I’m looking to make large furniture stencils with repetitive patterns. Can a circuit do that for me. Can you make picture type stencils like of a bird in a tree for example. This is the first video I’ve watched so I haven’t a clue. Thank you again 😀
Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I loved watching it, you keep it light fun and SIMPLE. I made a couple of stencils today and they came out great. THANKS!
I FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT! YAY FOR ME! Thanks so much y'all at least when I finally figured out what to order I got it. thanks so much for that part at least!
HELP!This tutorial was amazing! I am using the Cricut Joy and I don't want it to cut out the square around the stencil. The mat for the joy is exactly the width I need for my cookie stencils. If I make the square the same size of the mat at 4.5 inches, it automatically says I am not useing a mat and won't let me change it. I don't want it to cut the square, only the image. Any suggestions?
Rachel.. you’re so easy to follow.. thank you. Does the Cricut Maker automatically know the deep cut blade is in there? Next to the Transparency material, it has fine point blade listed. . I doesn’t give option to change it.
Since the black housing for the deep cut is the same as the fine point you don't need to worry about it. Cricut assumes it's the fine point even though it's the deep cut.
Hey there! I'm trying to make a stencil. I'd like to see how the C & r turned out once you painted it. When you put the line on each, will the C & r be whole? I'm doing BAKERY OVEN. The lines in the B, A, R stay on the mat. I tried using the line. I've had such a mess with this. I've nice lady told me to 'bridge' these letters. Also, I need to look for the stencil font. Had it once. Can't find it. So, do I bridge or find the stencil font? Thank you bunches!!🎉
@@MakersGonnaLearn but can you cut a stencil out on a sheet and then go back and cut another stencil out on the same sheet another time to make it more cost effective?
I purchased the blade and plastic sheet recommendations from Rachel and used the settings for one pass and it did not cut through. Made a second one and had it cut twice and still not cutting through. Got any more advice?
Hi, great video.. is there a way to where we don't have to make the square around the stencil so that I can binder organize them using the binder holes.? Hopefully i make sense .. thanks!
Love your tutorial, Rachel. Life saver. My only problem is my Cricut Maker (just got it a year ago) doesn't let me use the deep cut blade (only lets me use the fine point once I select the transparency material). Any idea on how I can override it? Soooo hope you have an answer. Thanks again for the great video!!
Thank you, you're so sweet!! Just put the blade in, Cricut cannot sense the difference between the Fine Point, Deep Cut, or Fabric Bonded blades, so just place it in the clamp :)
@@MakersGonnaLearn it won't let me cut it without replacing the deep cut blade. It does sense that the fine point isnt there. Ive tried multiply times.
@annetteanderson3375 try setting up a custom setting that will use the deep cut blade. However just wondering if you may have the knife blade confused with the deep cut blade? Deep cut has a black housing but is the same shape, with no gear at the top, as the fine blade housing.
Nice video for making stencils. Have you or anyone on this thread ever made a stencil for placing on sugar cookies for decoration purposes? What size plastic for the stencil, etc.?
Thanks for the great video! But why does my slice option not show? My screen is not like the one on this video. I can´t see the Edit options that you show on my Mac.TIA
Wow! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I watched it over and over again to be sure I was doing it correctly and appreciated all of the tips. Only question i still have is how do you tell the Cricut Maker you want to use the Knife blade--will do some research, unless someone can answer this question. Thank you!
Thank you so for getting me through making a stencil. It makes big projects easier. I have one question though. When there letters with a centerpiece, i.e., O D A, how do you keep the inside within the stencil. I'm holding down the center of O, making a mess. The middle of the A is so small and the D is almost as difficult. Really appreciate your help. Genevieve
Hello! So, this can be a tricky process! The best thing to do in our opinion is just to hold it down with the back of a paintbrush or something while you're stenciling.
Stencil fonts usually have breaks in the cross bar of the A, or part of the O, D, P, R, Q, B to prevent "the inside" from slipping or falling out. There are two ways to fill in these breaks: one, to manually add them in once you've lifted the stenci; two, to make two almost-identical stencils with letter the breaks in different places. Use the first stencil to paint, marker, color, etc. your substrate. Lift the stencil and let everything dry. Then place the second stencil over the now-dry project, exposing the breaks in those letters, and color everything in (essentially, adding a second coat to most of the letters).
I use plastic poster board - about $2 for a 22" x 28" sheet at Michaels. I cut it down into 12" widths and then cut it on "Stencil Film - 0.4 mm" (pressure 341). It's nice and sturdy. I don't use spray adhesive: either I hold the stencil down by hand or I use a low-tack tape like painter's tape. For a stencil you'll want to tile (say you're looking to create an overall effect on a wall), remember to add a couple of tiny circles in the corners to use as registration marks so everything lines up correctly.
Thank you for this, I have a Cricut Expore Air2, and the transparency setting didn't work even with 2 passes - I'm going to give this a try!
all very helpful information. thank you.
😁
Can the Explore pressure go as high as 341?
Can I use this so make stencil for hot fix rhinestone
I read somewhere that I could use my laminator to make craft plastic! Just tried it and it worked PERFECT and didn’t need to do more than one pass with my normal blade! I just passed a clear laminate sheet through the laminator to seal it and cut it as normal on the card stock setting. Such a great trick!!!!!
This is a great tip. thanks
Laura Valvo I love that idea, I have a laminate, this is for that!
Thank you for the tip! I may try that with my Cricut Explore.
I placed a piece of deli paper between my laminate sandwich, put my settings on myler with more instead of default. Works beautifully.
Ok I have a laminators machine at my work place so I just pass one sheet through and use that as the stencil.
I’m so glad I found this video! I couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to get those loose pieces attached.
New to Cricut. Lots to learn. Excellent video for a beginner.
All the steps & terms used (like ‘weld’) around designing the stencils were a bit overwhelming. I’m sure with practice, those steps & terms become second nature.
Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Your instructions were perfect! I'm making my first reusable stencil! Thank you!
We were searching all over to see if these machines could cut stencils before purchasing one but could not find any info anywhere - until we came across your video. We don't want to cut vinyl letters, no scrapbooking, postcards etc., we just wanted something that could create good quality stencils. The thickness still doesn't seem thick enough but the video was still very helpful. Thanks a bunch!
Thank you so much. Hobby lobby has stencil sheets. I use the glitter mesh setting to cut nice and hard. Great video. I was trying to figure out the computer part. Thank you thank you
You are so welcome!
This is the best video for a cricut project I've seen. Super easy to follow but I'm so confused on where to put the joints in the stencil
Awesome Video, Im new using a cricut and wanted to make signs, this was to be my first project. with you telling us what blade, plastic and tac glue.....you explained it all!!. how could I go wrong.. it turned out great... thanks again
THIS is the WHOLE reason I bought a maker!!!! Thank you for this video!!!
YAY! Thank you :)
Me too 😂 I almost bought a joy!
@@ryemabrahamson + thank you so much for sharing
Thanks for sharing that. I’ve made a few stencils over the years with dies. I use 0.4mm Mylar. It’s the same thing that proprietary stencils are made of. It’s easy to use and very durable. 🌼 I don’t use adhesive either, I use the Wendy Vecchi Stay-tion. The magnets hold the stencil and paper down fast.
Do you use a deep cut blade with the Mylar? Is the 0.4 Mylar easy to obtain at like Michaels or Hobby Lobby? Do you use a special pressure setting other than just the default or more setting? My son is asking me to make him reusable stencils and want to do it right. I have a Cricut Maker.
Used this tutorial for a perfect stencil of a monarch butterfly! 🦋 Thanks!
I really suck at cutting my stencils with Exacto knives so hopefully this will help me
The best most informative video I have ever watched. I am making my own stencils like crazy. Thank you so much
Thank YOU so much for your kind words :) We're so glad this video has helped you!
Rachel, I pulled out some craft plastic this morning, it was way too heavy - wouldn’t cut through even with my deep cut blade. So I feel you. So I used a piece of plastic from my overhead projector box, it cut well. But I will need to get the acetate that you have listed below.
Love your video.🥰💕❤️🌹
I’ve had my Air explore 2 since Mother’s Day and have only unpacked it and put on my table. I just haven’t known what to do with it. Stencils is one thing I have been thinking of. Thank you for explaining it all so well! Now when my son (who gave it to me) ask if I’ve used it I will be able to show him what I’ve done😃
Can you make a stencil with the air 2 ?
@TavvAbe use custom dial and then you should be able to do this on an explore.
I used plastic posterboard I bought at Michaels. Came out great! Chose posterboard with fine blade.
Oh great!
Do you have a video showing how to use stencil to make a wooden sign?
You dont have to do multiple passes. Just change the settings in your program to material- mylar, pressure, deep. Will cut 7.5mm first go no problem
do you still have to use the deep cut blade or can you use the regular blade?
@@trudyhaynam8437my deep blade wouldn’t go through the plastic no matter what I did - I just did two passes on this setting with it and nothing, changed my blade to my regular one and put it through again twice and it came out perfect!
I can't tell you how useful this is!
This is the first video that actually helped me learn how to make a stencil Thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
I was watching your video on reusable Stancil I use loose leaf dividers from the dollar store they were great
Thank you for a well explained video, have been trying to make stencils for a while and have wasted a lot of vinyl in the process. 🙂🙏🏻
You are SO welcome!😊
Rachel you live and learn. You can always use it for shaker cards😊
Thank you, that is true! :)
Love of the video, it is less costly than the stencil, I have different type of craft plastic along with plastic that I used with overhead on the projector..
Thank you I hope I can do this , I’m wanting to paint my deck floor and decorate it with stencils! I know it won’t last forever but it looks kinda. Blah so for fun I’m gonna give it a try.
Just ordered supplies you suggested. Now, I’ll open my Cricut Air 2👏👏👏❤️
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Haha sounds like me I have the maker3 in a box somewhere and need to set it up still
I currently dont have a Cricut. However, I'm researching to see if i can make a reusable plastic sheet for stencils. These stencils will be used for fishing lures. The stencils will be slightly bent to courtier around the body of the fishing baits.
FANTASTIC video. My first attempt and it worked exactly the way you instructed!
Yay!!!
Excellent tutorial. I have used Graffix craft plastic. Love it. Wonderful tips on how to stencil too. Thank you. Wishing you and the entire MGL a super week. Hugs Susan
Thank you for watching! :D
This really helped me create a project! I had been struggling for two days before watching your video
Great Tutorial... I used the same plastic stencil sheets (0.007) and used the same settings. however it did not cut all the way through for me. I had to force my Maker to cut twice. I initially just edited the 'transparency' material and later I ended up creating my custom material which I named Stencil 0.007 and used the same pressure as the Transparency but activated the multiple cuts option. I tried 4 times first (overkill) then down to 3 and 2 was good. Just throwing this out there in case anyone has the same issue as I did.
Thank you for your input! Sorry you had so many issues! Maybe your Maker needed a fresh blade?
@@MakersGonnaLearn No need to apologize :) just wanted to share my experience but thanks for the reply. Yes it was a fresh blade, maybe bad batch. Either way, i got it working hehehe. Awesome material you guys put out there! Thanks
This was the easiest tutorial for making a stencil. Thanks so much.😻🇨🇦❄️
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words!
Thank you for this video, I've been nervous to try it however after watching you I believe I can do it
You can do it!
I loved all the information and your great personality. I just can't get passed all the "You guys." I will certainly give it a try
Thank you!
I guessed fairly well on some plastic to try stencils. I'm so glad to see this video as a beginner. I plan on making my oen to paint on my bath bombs- my other business. This may be my first sellable project! And I LOVED the way close ups of design space - I could see it. For some reason my buttons aren't there
Yay!! So glad this helped you! Also, Design Space recently updated so it may look a little different yes :)
@@MakersGonnaLearnHi. I'm like NEW NEW to Cricut --like, so new that I've had it for a year and it's still brand new in the box!! It seems so intimidating to me!! 😩😩😩😭😭😭 Anyway, why can't you just tape your stencil down to your project instead of having toude easy tac?
Thank you so much for this great video! Your stencil video is first I’ve seen on stencils! Most others have been stick on letters. I want to make word stencils to paint on various items. I cannot thank you enough for your Clear and Precise instructional video!❤️
Glad it was helpful! You are so sweet! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Love your accent you have to tell me where you are from, I am from the west coast of Canada, I have never heard your accent. My mom’s fam is from New York and Ohio. Thanks so much.
Thank you so very much! I'm getting a new kitchen put in, and want to create scenes on the outside of the cupboards. Imagine a guest asking, "where are the cups?" And I say, "in the Mountain." That said, though, buying stencils to use once, maybe twice, was quickly adding up, and tbh, it was almost the price of getting a shiny new Cricut Explore Air 2! Yeah, no. Plus with the Cricut, I'm thinking stencils with paint and then lovely custom stickers would be fantastic. Thank you for the tutorial! My brain is vibrating with ideas now.
You're welcome!
Thank you so very much! You did a GREAT job explaining everything. I'm ready to make some stencils! Yay! God bless you!
God bless you too!
Thank you for this video we have wasted so much vinyl with stencils omg cant tell you how much. I get so aggravated when you do all the steps and then the vinyl doesn't stick to the wood lol. I appreciate your explaining everything as well. Thanks for all that you do and keep up the good work.
You are so welcome!
Hi Scott! I don't know if you put a topcoat on your wood first but it definitely helps your vinyl to adhere to your wood! This is what you have to do with furniture transfers I've used also. A nice water base I use is Minwax Polycrylic or Varathan triple thick Polyurethane water base that is a great water repellent on surfaces that would get a lot of use. My daughter used it on her custom wooden bathroom sink counter and her boys leave water on the counter top lol truly tried and no damage 😉 hope this helps you!
How awesome !!!! I was getting super frustrated trying to figure it out on my own. This was super insightful and now I’m ready to tackle this project I have. I’m a beginner at this Cricut thing. This was GREAT !! Thank you !!
Glad it helped!
Awww miss Rachel, I needed this today
I love this channel I subscribe immediately when I got my Cricut I like her by she doesn't come off as most Cricut Crafters and make you feel lesser than LOL with your materials she definitely tells you how to work with what you have love her love this video
I agree. She is so easy to understand what she means.
I used overhead projector paper yearssss ago when Cricut first came out, you know the machines that you had to buy cartridges for?. Those clear plastic pages worked great to make stencils.
I'm sure they did! Those were nice and thin :)
Thank you so much for this tutorial! Tried to make one recently, without this tutelage and the struggle was real! 😂
You’re welcome 😊
What's the instructions for the ppl that only have explore air 2... Can I still use this stencil if so what setting? Thank you
I used light card stock and it worked great
As always, thank you for your video and where to order the supplies. How do you get the smart guide?
Since I got my A2 for Christmas I’ve been hooked. Ive been wanting to try my hand at wood and fabrics. So My Amazingly Awesome husband upgraded my machine for my BD. I’m now a proud owner of a Maker. This is now something I want to try. With my tax refund I’m investing on an annual MGL subscription.
Thank you for watching! :D
Awesome, love stencils they are so easy to use for a faster working projects 💕‼️ I’ll would watch it few more times so I don’t make anything wrong, whenever I get my Cricut ❤️‼️
You’re a great teacher👍you make it seem so darn easy Thank you keep it up.😊
You're the sweetest!😊
You can use the cutting mat in the kitchen supplies at dollar tree
Great video, as usual. Possible suggestion When you add the tiny rectangles, follow the top of the line where it comes back across, this will make it look like it belongs. Thank you again for a great quick video.
Thank you! :)
I really wish these content creators would get right down to the point on what's important instead of talking so much.
I was going to try to read all the comments to see if my answer would be there but I didn't have the patience. I have a cricut air 2 and I have never seen an option to "use more pressure" or to find other materials. I have a dial on my cricut machine with 8 settings (custom, paper, vinyl, iron-on, light cardstock, cardstock, Bonded fabric and poster board. I liked one of the comments that said they used "laminate sheets" which will be great for me! but Im just wondering which setting I should use.
GREAT tutorial! Just a couple of questions. Can you confirm that the reposition spray needs to be added to the stencil with each application? If not, and remains sticky after one use, what do you suggest using to cover the back -- acetate sheets? Lastly, any recommended distance for spraying the reposition adhesive?
Hello!! Only add more spray if it seems like it's not as sticky. Also, laying a piece of clear wrap/cling film is a good way. 8" away is preferred! Thank you for your great questions!
Great video. Thank you.
But just a thought... why not just use the cricut party foil or anything of the same material. Its rolled but you can lay it out and painters tape it down on whatever you need to hold it down on.
Natalie Harvey you could, but it would not be reusable.
Thanks. I am just starting to learn how to make stencils
You'll love them!
Hello! Do you have any video about making silk screen stencils for cakes/cookies? If not, please please make one!
Thanks for the video. You made it understandable to me and I really appreciate that.Just a tip, It would have been helpful to show the finished stencil on dark paper. I had a hard time seeing it.
Glad it helped!
Thank you. I’m looking to make large furniture stencils with repetitive patterns. Can a circuit do that for me.
Can you make picture type stencils like of a bird in a tree for example. This is the first video I’ve watched so I haven’t a clue. Thank you again 😀
Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I loved watching it, you keep it light fun and SIMPLE. I made a couple of stencils today and they came out great. THANKS!
I FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT! YAY FOR ME! Thanks so much y'all at least when I finally figured out what to order I got it. thanks so much for that part at least!
Thank you for this. Is it possible just to Upload an image and make a stencil from that please?
Love your accent, and this video, thanks
Thank you! 😃
Nice to hear someone actually form the south for once. Great instructions. It looks like fun , also creative. Thank You from Georgia
Thank you for watching and commenting!! You're so sweet, Elaine!
HELP!This tutorial was amazing! I am using the Cricut Joy and I don't want it to cut out the square around the stencil. The mat for the joy is exactly the width I need for my cookie stencils. If I make the square the same size of the mat at 4.5 inches, it automatically says I am not useing a mat and won't let me change it. I don't want it to cut the square, only the image. Any suggestions?
Thanks for the great stencil tricks. Especially the little stick trick for the little pieces.
You are so welcome!
#MakersGonnaLearn I just made my first stencil!!! thank you for this wonderful help - Happy new year - John 3:17
Wonderful! You're welcome!!
Rachel.. you’re so easy to follow.. thank you. Does the Cricut Maker automatically know the deep cut blade is in there? Next to the Transparency material, it has fine point blade listed. . I doesn’t give option to change it.
Since the black housing for the deep cut is the same as the fine point you don't need to worry about it. Cricut assumes it's the fine point even though it's the deep cut.
This was perfect for me! Im learning hiw to use an airbrush. Thanks!
Great to hear! Good luck!😀
You can make reusable stencils with the cricut? Damn, now I might actually buy one.
Thank you so much! I have been doing this way more complicated, lol
Glad I could help!
Love this video, I have a question on if there is any special instructions for using the stencil on fabric like to screen print or fabric paint
Sure miss seeing you live , but thank you for your video's
Hey there! I'm trying to make a stencil. I'd like to see how the C & r turned out once you painted it. When you put the line on each, will the C & r be whole?
I'm doing BAKERY OVEN.
The lines in the B, A, R stay on the mat. I tried using the line. I've had such a mess with this. I've nice lady told me to 'bridge' these letters. Also, I need to look for the stencil font. Had it once. Can't find it. So, do I bridge or find the stencil font?
Thank you bunches!!🎉
Hi Rachael, thanks for the video. Do you know if this device can cut Mylar sheets please and how thick.
Really needed this video!! Thank u!!
You're so welcome!
Thank you for a great video. Can the crafting plastic be used again once you have already cut out a stencil on it?
you can use the stencil multiple times :)
@@MakersGonnaLearn but can you cut a stencil out on a sheet and then go back and cut another stencil out on the same sheet another time to make it more cost effective?
@annawatson758 Yes, you can. Just make sure you put it on the right spot on your mat too.
I purchased the blade and plastic sheet recommendations from Rachel and used the settings for one pass and it did not cut through. Made a second one and had it cut twice and still not cutting through. Got any more advice?
I used report covers and it cut beautifully with 1 pass. Beginners luck!
Wow! Good for you! So glad it worked out :)
I was wondering if those would work
Hi, great video.. is there a way to where we don't have to make the square around the stencil so that I can binder organize them using the binder holes.? Hopefully i make sense .. thanks!
You might want to use a different less thick material if that's what you want to do with it.
Hi is there a video on how to apply this stencil. Will my design be “wonky” with the tiny triangles
Love your tutorial, Rachel. Life saver. My only problem is my Cricut Maker (just got it a year ago) doesn't let me use the deep cut blade (only lets me use the fine point once I select the transparency material). Any idea on how I can override it? Soooo hope you have an answer. Thanks again for the great video!!
Thank you, you're so sweet!! Just put the blade in, Cricut cannot sense the difference between the Fine Point, Deep Cut, or Fabric Bonded blades, so just place it in the clamp :)
@@MakersGonnaLearn it won't let me cut it without replacing the deep cut blade. It does sense that the fine point isnt there. Ive tried multiply times.
@annetteanderson3375 try setting up a custom setting that will use the deep cut blade. However just wondering if you may have the knife blade confused with the deep cut blade? Deep cut has a black housing but is the same shape, with no gear at the top, as the fine blade housing.
Thank you, making one was on my list. Can’t wait to make. The tip for the floating pieces was awesome!
Thank you for watching! :D
Wonderful video. I have a thicker plastic 7ml. What setting should I use? Tia
You cannot cut anything thicker very well. .007 mm is definitely what you need
Thank you for sharing! How do you store the stencil since the backside is tacky?
best way is to lay it on plastic wrap :)
Nice video for making stencils. Have you or anyone on this thread ever made a stencil for placing on sugar cookies for decoration purposes? What size plastic for the stencil, etc.?
Fantastic video thanks. I'm using mylar for my stencil, what blade do I use? Thanks.
Not sure! You would need to look that one up, we've never cut mylar :)
Will this work with an ink roller and fabric paint or would something thicker be needed?
You ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep those tutorials comin !!!!!!
Thanks for the great video! But why does my slice option not show? My screen is not like the one on this video. I can´t see the Edit options that you show on my Mac.TIA
Thank you so much I'm new at cricut 😊😊😊😊
Thank you so much for watching!
Can these stencils also be used for wood burning with burning paste?
Very informative video. I purchased the supplies using your links. Thank you.
Super helpful! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Wow! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I watched it over and over again to be sure I was doing it correctly and appreciated all of the tips. Only question i still have is how do you tell the Cricut Maker you want to use the Knife blade--will do some research, unless someone can answer this question. Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Use the deep cut blade. You don't need to tell your machine on that one. It's the one with the black housing.
Thank you so for getting me through making a stencil. It makes big projects easier. I have one question though. When there letters with a centerpiece, i.e., O D A, how do you keep the inside within the stencil. I'm holding down the center of O, making a mess. The middle of the A is so small and the D is almost as difficult. Really appreciate your help. Genevieve
Hello! So, this can be a tricky process! The best thing to do in our opinion is just to hold it down with the back of a paintbrush or something while you're stenciling.
Stencil fonts usually have breaks in the cross bar of the A, or part of the O, D, P, R, Q, B to prevent "the inside" from slipping or falling out. There are two ways to fill in these breaks: one, to manually add them in once you've lifted the stenci; two, to make two almost-identical stencils with letter the breaks in different places. Use the first stencil to paint, marker, color, etc. your substrate. Lift the stencil and let everything dry. Then place the second stencil over the now-dry project, exposing the breaks in those letters, and color everything in (essentially, adding a second coat to most of the letters).
You're a great instructor, thank you.
There was no listing for the acetate you used. Great tutorial!
Thank you for watching! 😊