Stenciling has been utilized in a variety of places, situations, and uses. The Military uses stencils to label their cargo, bunk beds, tanks, aircraft carriers, and so on. Construction works use stenciling to also label warning signs on doors and walkways, as well as containers of hazardous chemicals. Home crafters enjoy using stenciling techniques to decorate rooms and apply quaint and colorful borders to walls. Street artists, however, use stencils to create paintings on public walls to be discovered and pondered over by the public, and to leave policemen scratching their heads over.
So, if you’re looking to redecorate your walls, why not consider stenciling? Now, don’t roll your eyes just yet. Don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it. If using store-bought stencils just isn’t your thing, why not DIY your own stencils? You can create your stencil out of sturdy material, such as cardboard, plastic, or even metal, provided you have the tools for it.
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