A question about making large custom-lettered stencils?
Posted in technique on 04/10/2009 10:28 pm by HealinPower
Silly Hippie asked:
I am trying to make a somewhat large, custom stencil, with curved, 60’s style lettering. I’ve already drawn the letters out and have them nearly perfect, but I am having a huge amount of trouble getting the x-acto knife to correctly follow the design. Currently I’m using a high-quality, thick, cardstock-like paper, a retractable x-acto knife (the pen one) and a self-healing mat underneath. The letters are about 2 inches tall and 1 inch wide, the blade is brand-new, and I more than take my time. Does anyone know how I can get the knife to follow a curve without slipping? Any tips on technique or knives? Thanks :]
Evan
I am trying to make a somewhat large, custom stencil, with curved, 60’s style lettering. I’ve already drawn the letters out and have them nearly perfect, but I am having a huge amount of trouble getting the x-acto knife to correctly follow the design. Currently I’m using a high-quality, thick, cardstock-like paper, a retractable x-acto knife (the pen one) and a self-healing mat underneath. The letters are about 2 inches tall and 1 inch wide, the blade is brand-new, and I more than take my time. Does anyone know how I can get the knife to follow a curve without slipping? Any tips on technique or knives? Thanks :]
Evan