Laser-Cut Plastic Stencils
After doing a bunch of research on contemporary custom brass stencils, I have discovered that the practice of making them is largely lost. Plastic has taken over for many companies that used to make them in brass. For example, Dayton Stencil which started off using brass years ago almost never does now. Although brass is gone, Dayton Stencil and Lasermation will both accept emailed eps files and mail back plastic stencils.
After realizing plastic has taken over, I have discovered that there are craft books with packets of plastic stencils in them which can easily be used for stained glass painting projects. Charlene Tarbox has a series published by Dover containing a pouch with stencil sheets in it. There are groups of stencils of animals, flowers, Victorian boarders, Celtic motifs, snowflakes, North American Indian, Egyptian, fruits and others. The size of the stencils seems to be good for small stained glass projects. I found a large listing of books of stencils and on stencils. Also there are large collections of faux painting stencils that you can order for larger window designs. Even some top designers have their own stencil patterns.
1 Comments:-
At 11:24 AM,
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I have been trying to find out information on not only making my own stencils out of brass (what kind of tools do you need), but also making silhouette overlay for lampshades. Did you come across any information in your research about where to get jewelry/metal saws to cut brass stencils with?
Thanks also for the info about the craft books with plastic stencils in them. They should make decorative borders/background much easier.
Nice website, by the way. :)
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