Weighing In On Vinyl or Reusable Stencils Story

Weighing In On Vinyl or Reusable Stencils

In this tutorial, I will teach you how to use both vinyl stencils (stencil vinyl) and reusable stencils (mylar or acetate).

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If you’re not sure which one is best for you, keep reading, and I will compare them both for you!

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Supplies

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Choose a design for your stencil and upload it to Cricut Design Space.

Scale the design to your preference. Then choose your material.

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In my case, I chose acetate, but mylar works too. Cut the stencil with your Cricut machine.

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Lift your stencil from your Cricut mat. Place your stencil onto the surface you are painting and tape down the edges with painter’s tape.

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Tap the link below to see the full instructionS.

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