More Stenciling Tips

Stenciled medallions are easily made by the following method: Cut the unit stencil A in Fig. 7. B is a pinhole. Divide with guide lines a piece of paper as at C. Fasten the stencil with the pin in the center of C. Repeat the stencil eight times as at D. Make the additions shown in black in D. A pretty effect will be had by using two colors, alternating them. E, F, G, Hand show other unit designs that may be used.

Cut a stencil of half of the Christmas tree and the pot. Stencil one side and then reverse. Use dark green applied evenly. Cut a few stencils for the candles, toys, etc. Use them with the eraser, taking out the indicated spaces. Leave the candles white, but color in various tints the toys, etc., on the tree. The pot should be colored a bright red.

Directions for Cutting Out and Using the Stencil Sectional Alphabet

Outline and then cut out the shaded parts, Leave more space between the characters than in the copies given on next page. Both sides of the stencils may be used, as they are intended for dry stenciling, oiled stencil board is recommended for this purpose since dry colors do not adhere to its surface.

When stenciling a line of lettering, make one guide line in pencil on the paper on which the stencil is to be made. The guide line may be at the top or bottom of the letters.

The letters are formed in the following manner:

A-Stencil No, I use twice, with No, 4 for the cross-bar, Very little space is needed between A and any letter placed next to it.

B-:Stencil No, I with No, 2 used twice. Leave ample space between B and all “crowded” letters.

The “crowded” letters are B, C, D, E, G, H, I, K, M, N, 0, Q, R. S, V, X and Z. Leave less space between B and all other letters when an “open” letter is the next one.

The “open” letters are A, F, J, L, P, V, Wand Y.
C-Stencil NO.3, and No.6; the latter used twice-once as seen in the copy and once reversed.
D-Stencil No. I, and Stencil NO.3 reversed.
E-Stencil No, I, and Stencil NO.4 for top and bottom. Vse No,S for center cross-bar,
F-Same as E, leaving out lower cross-bar.
G-Same as C, with the cross-bar No,S added, using it reversed.
H -Stencil No. I use twice; cross-bar No, 4,
I-Stencil No. I.
J-Stencil NO.4 used vertically, and No.2 turned half around, K-Stencil No, I, and No, 4 used twice, obliquely.
L-Stencils Nos, I and 4.
M-Stencil No, I used twice, and No, 4 used twice, obliquely, N-Stencil No, I used twice, once obliquely,
a-Stencil No, 2 used twice, turned half around,
P-Stencil Nos. I and 2.
Q-Same as C, with stencil NO.7 added,
R-Same as P, adding cross-bar No, 4, used obliquely,
S-Stencil N9. 8 used as seen in copy for the upper part; using other side for the lower part.
T -Stencil No, I for main stem. then use No, 4 or 5, as is seen in
copy, for right half of cross-bar, turning it around for the left half.
V-Stencil No, 2 turned half around for lower part; No, 4 for upperpart.
X-Stencil No, I used twice.
Y -Stencil NO.4 used twice obliquely; NO.5 for lower part.
Z-Vse NO.4 twice and No. I used obliquely.

Fig. 10 contains simple designs which are adaptable for a variety of purposes, such as pastel-stenciling, as, for instance, B, D, E, F, G and 1.

The above-mentioned designs are also suitable for paper cutting.

A, C, F, J, K and L may be adapted for decorative purposes by repetition for borders, etc.