How do you make a stencil on fabric?
Do you want to make a stencil on fabric or a clothing in fabric? Find our tips to get your stencil and avoid smudging. The stencil technique works on any type of clothing, whether it is a t-shirt, jacket or sweatshirt.
Which stencil to use on the fabric?
To ensure smudge-free stenciling on fabric, opt for a self-adhesive stencil that can be attached to your clothing.
Creation of the stencil
You can choose an existing stencil or create a new one with the online tool to create custom stencils.
We have written an article about it, so you can use our tool and make a stencil whatever the type of support.
How to paint a stencil on fabric?
Use a stencil on fabric
Recovering the stencil on leather or plastic is possible by removing the self-adhesive part that interests you, or by using a transfer film to cut down on time.
In the following tutorial we will use the transfer film technique because we use a stencil with details.
To paint stencil on fabric, first make sure the stencil is sticked well and then take textile primer and our paint to complete your stencil.
Apply textile primer
Before applying a colour and to avoid smudging, apply 3-4 layers of textile primer, making sure all the layers are well covered.
If you apply a layer too thick, the paint may come off when you are about to remove the stencil. Worse, the paint that will come on it will not resist!
You must be able to see the textile fibers of your clothing that need to absorb the paint. So spread each layer well.
Apply the paint in the stencil
When you think you have filled the stencil with primer and the contours seem clogged, then all that remains is to apply paint.
To paint a stencil on fabric, use SneakArts paints and apply 2-3 thin layers with a flat brush. Let the paint dry between each layer.
Protect your stencil on the fabric
Start the painting
Once the stencil is finished on your fabric backing, we recommend you add a layer of finish. The matt finish is ideal in this case because it will keep the original effect of color.
Advice to wash your fabric
Even if the paint resists in the washing machine at 40 oC, it is recommended to wash it cold or with a gentle programme.
Our ideas for customizing with stencil on fabric
You can make a stencil for any fabric, whether it is a hat or a canvas shoe, using the same technique.
Now you know how to make a stencil on fabric following our advice. It takes between 20 and 45 minutes depending on the complexity and number of stencils you use.
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