How to make a Spray Paint Stencil

In this video I walk you step by step through the process of making a stencil for spray paint art! Check out my social media for more content!
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[@BadOmenRGV]

A good tip for folks if you want sharper lines, keep your cut out pieces and adhere them to your painting after it is dry, and respray the background color.

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Tony Nguyen this is an Excellent tip! I actually did a bit of this toward the end to clean up the stencil 👍

[@JuneK618]

Love your work! I’m just getting into stencil art and I love your process. I know it’s taken you very long to cut out the stencils but it turned out beautifully. ❤

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Thank you! Hope your stencils turn out too!

[@vanholloman9918]

Thank you for the process of this kind of stencil work. I am planning on doing some myself and all of this info really gave me some insight.

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Excellent! I hope it does help! Feel free to ask any questions along the way, id love to see what you make!

[@brandenchailler2427]

2:53 those sprays are sounding like a hi hat in the music

[@milagrosarango5614]

Omg that looks awesome makes me want to learn

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Thank you! Give it a try! Just take your time and be careful with the blade, you’ll do great 👍

[@aarontruitt]

Thanks for sharing! Great video! Always been interested in making my own stencils. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@youngwarriorfineart]

My honor 👍 thanks for watching! Hope your stencil turn out awesome!

[@andrinabroussard1972]

That is bada**! You are the bomb diggity! Gonna have to try this. I just bought some stencils to do some artwork. Now I see how you actually MAKE your own STENCILS....... bomb! And the painting was incredible! Awesome work buddy!

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Thank you so much! I hope you have fun with it, that’s the most important thing 👍 try new things and you’ll learn a lot each time!

[@jesseaustin7635]

Looks dope Evan. Once I get my work space I'll have to try this.

[@DrummR4GOD]

Wow! Very cool with the splatter paint! Nicely done!!!!

[@youngwarriorfineart]

CynthiaMBitmoji thank you!

[@day-a-day9737]

Thanks I got an idea how to start mine now 😊

[@filamphibian2980]

Fantastic! Im looking forward to trying this!

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Hope you make a great stencil!

[@Nikitusik_tus]

Thank you. Im enjoy from your video❤

[@idiedoflaughterinc.4418]

excellent video....loved the final art piece too. Nice one

[@hellghost59]

I wanna say thanks man, two of my new pieces came out perfectly. I wish I could send em!

[@youngwarriorfineart]

infamousxshadow Right on Infamous! I’m pleased your pieces came out! I’d love to see them, can you send a photo on Instagram? My handle is @youngwarrior_fineart

[@hellghost59]

Young Warrior Fine Art Sent them!

[@zachariah1991]

Always remember proper ventilation and breathing protection when spray painting in a confined space such as a bedroom or garage.

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Yes

[@buuullsolo2299]

This is really cool man it looks really good. Good job 🤘

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Thank you very much!

[@buuullsolo2299]

@@youngwarriorfineart 👌🏽🤘

[@xanthamgum]

Excellent! Inspiring. Going to give this a go...... Cheers!

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Awesome! I hope it helps and I hope you have some fun 👍

[@semelidrodriguez1715]

I think you should do Kobe Bryant and his daughter that passed away

[@jarvisstewart]

I have the same blanket. Got it in Mexico.

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Awesome :) mine is from Mexico as well!

[@SIFENCER]

My comment no doubt is that your on the road to greatness. Keep up with the good work.

[@youngwarriorfineart]

m robinson thank you so much! I’m working hard everyday to get there :)

[@JamesDeWeaver]

Nice one!

[@crbeltran1972]

NICE WORK !!!

[@slcontent9465]

WOW !!! really good

[@youngwarriorfineart]

SL Content thank you!

[@junky9]

I feel like editing the picture in the software is just an extra step not necessary.. if you project the picture onto a screen just make your corrections and additions there

[@youngwarriorfineart]

That’s a fair comment, I always appreciate the fastest method. Do your thing 👍

[@spudmatix8770]

The effect is AMAZING! defs dropped a like, as an artist the left arm, or lack there of is triggering my OCD tho XD U should definitely do a DBZ character, if u do the PLEASE do Vegeta, Goku as been done way to many times

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Thanks spud! Ill definitely think about a Vegeta he's awesome!

[@yanYan-qw6qi]

good job

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Thank you 👍

[@metaspencer]

really nice, man

[@youngwarriorfineart]

metaspencer Thank you!

[@hamo3153]

Slew's version adds more detail you should check it out

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Hamo okay will do thanks!

[@freddygarcia4974]

Very good jog, congratulations.

[@neldefranca761]

What paper did you use for the stencil & paper you painted on? Also can share info on the photo editing program or can it be any program

[@youngwarriorfineart]

I use a heavy poster board for the stencil and painting surface. I use the Sketchbook program which is free and works well I think!

[@ursusartifexartstudios5435]

Huge help! Thanx!

[@youngwarriorfineart]

ursus artifex art studios Excellent! Happy stencil making!

[@Micki21]

very cool please what cutter do you use to cur the stencils?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

I use an Exacto but be very careful! These are the most sharp on the market, razor sharp!

[@kerriking1231]

This is fantastic, thank you so very much. Do you do custom work / events?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

I appreciate it! It’s my honor to make these videos, I hope it helps you make amazing stencils 👍 I do take custom requests, you can contact me on Instagram @youngwarrior_fineart

[@nyceefx]

G A L C T U $ stencil 🎨

[@margaretmohally5433]

very cool thanks

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Thanks for watching!

[@jayashreeshenoy1166]

Just fantawesome but I bet it isn't as easy as it seems.Thanks a lot.

[@kinyamosley35]

What software do you use to edit the art with? Thanks

[@youngwarriorfineart]

I use Sketchbook which is made by Autodesk. It’s a really good, free program I would recommend it!

[@yourproxymom]

Super cool video!! Beautiful art. I’m just now starting research to do spray paint art- I’ve always just done hand painted acrylic art. Where do you get large stencil paper?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Tchai Time Thank you! I get the heavyweight poster board at Walmart in the craft area but you can use almost anything! Some other ideas are cardboard, thin mylar, craft paper, or vinyl. Have fun 👍

[@yourproxymom]

@@youngwarriorfineart oh cool!!! Also, how do you resize the stencil image?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

@@yourproxymom that is where the projector is most useful, moving it closer or further from the surface will change the size of the projected image.

[@yourproxymom]

@@youngwarriorfineart ah okay. I don’t have a projector, hoping to get one a some point- but I do have a printer. I’m hoping to make stencils using a “light box” method on my computer- making the stencil with the image on the screen. Do you know of any ways to resize images this way?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

@@yourproxymom yes, the light box will be an excellent method. The only issue is you will be limited to the size of the light box but it will produce the same result.

[@travisparker2428]

Hi! How can I get my photo of choice to look like your Superman? So I can then trace and cut out. thanks

[@youngwarriorfineart]

This is were the sketching part becomes the key, you can make a stencil from any image you just have to pick out and draw the parts of that image you want. The image I used is almost already a stencil so it’s much easier to make small changes. That said, I’d start with images that are already stencils and move up to more custom designs 👍

[@DenubInc]

Any chance you could do so sonic the hedgehog? I'm trying to do this on a wall so any tips how you can make this bigger?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Yes definitely 👍 the best way to enlarge an image is a projector, doesn’t even need to be a good projector as long as it’s in a dark place.

[@DenubInc]

@@youngwarriorfineart awesome thanks!

[@BWinc70]

YWFA great job!! What kind of paper are you using? And can you use it for multiple uses?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Thank you! That is heavy weight poster board which can be used several times.

[@youngwarriorfineart]

@Elisa de Paz My honor :)

[@hellghost59]

I tried doing stencils and I always end up with my outcome smudged or running, I'm not sure if I'm spraying too close or not letting the background dry enough which I'm sure I am. The outcome just doesn't come out as sharp.

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Yo Infamous I appreciate the comment! This is likely the greatest challenge in stencil making, I have tried many methods in the effort to get the most crisp lines and short of using vinyl that is adhesive backed, each method has its drawbacks. My best advice if you are spraying vertically, like in this video, press the stencil close the surface with your free hand and be very subtle with your paint, it is easy to spray too much especially if the can is too close. I have had the best results spraying stencils horizontally however, weighing the stencil down from the top and spraying gingerly that way! Hope it helps!

[@hellghost59]

@@youngwarriorfineart Thank you so much, please teach me your ways!

[@youngwarriorfineart]

@@hellghost59 Ill do my best! Feel free to ask any questions, Ill try to help any way I can!

[@lcdsound]

I have found that a spray adhesive sprayed thinnly on the back of the stencil works awesome. Wait for the adhesive to almost dry 4-5 mins, then its tacky. But doing this method you have to let each layer dry fully

[@togetherwemake8048]

What program did you use and awesome work thanks for sharing

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Thank you very much! I use Sketchbook by autodesk, great free program for the basics!

[@stephenhamilton6718]

Anyone a link for some images I could use? Looking the main superheroes to do on my kids wall

[@motherandsondiaryuk9672]

looks like frankenstien in lycra

[@youngwarriorfineart]

How funny! Yes I kind of always thought that too

[@agony23232]

Man I know this is three years old, but how would you do multiple stencils of the same image for use of different color?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

No worries! Yes the video is getting old lol. Multiple layers can be made at the same point when you’re drawing out the stencil from the projector. Basically you make color areas that will be below the main stencil and fill the areas you want color in. I do hope to make another video on that exact idea 👍

[@hondowright2464]

what material are you using for the stencil I.E. poster board???

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Hondo Wright My favorite are the heavyweight boards from Walmart, it’s still poster board but more thick. This will make a stencil that will hold up over several sprays.

[@deepakpawar6568]

May i pls know which paper u used..for making stencil

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Yes I use heavyweight poster board. Not too thick but enough so it is strong.

[@deepakpawar6568]

@@youngwarriorfineart thank you so much sir...for ur reply❤❤🙏

[@youngwarriorfineart]

You’re welcome! I’m happy to answer any questions 👍 hope it helps!

[@nicoblaytherealflamingo445]

Can you help me with a tron poster.

[@youngwarriorfineart]

I definitely can, what do you need help with?

[@bippitybopitybooty4208]

What kind of paper did you use?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

I use heavy-weight poster board. Works well to be used several times 👍

[@ortizbrown9783]

THats awesome !

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Ortiz Brown Thank you!

[@drewwuu7091]

What kind of projector do you use I have bought 2 different kind from Amazon but they seem to as easily as yours look, I would really appreciate it

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Hey sorry about the not getting back sooner! I use an ExquizOn projector, its okay quality but i have used an old school overhead projector in the past which works very well. Hope it helps!

[@galheartart4223]

I use an overhead projector..it's easily the best way..can do small up to large installation.

[@wirrax9019]

Thanks !! What’s your paper ? I just can’t find one like this..

[@youngwarriorfineart]

I use heavy weight poster board, you can find this at most hobby stores and places like Walmart 👍

[@wirrax9019]

@@youngwarriorfineart Thank you so much !

[@youngwarriorfineart]

@@wirrax9019 You're welcome!

[@nicoblaytherealflamingo445]

Making a few upper body of power rangers to go around Hollywood

[@dopefrancis9732]

what type of cutter you used man?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

dolphintv dolpintv I use an xacto, they are very sharp so you don’t need to use much pressure and make sure you have something beneath the stencil so you don’t cut up your table.

[@rubengenesis100]

What kind of projector did you use?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

I am using an exquizon projector from amazon, the quality is okay. Really any projector is fine even an overhead projector would work!

[@joeallen9897]

“Make sure to never cut towards yourself.” 1. Literally impossible more than 20% of the time. 2. The least stable position 70% of the time. 3. I’ve only ever cut myself while cutting “away” from my body. As someone who works with sharp and potentially deadly tools for a living, there are plenty of situations where cutting towards the body is the safest thing to do. Of which, almost always involves a predominant wrist action.

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Joe Allen I appreciate this break down and I think you are absolutely correct. I suppose I should have said something more like: make sure your fingers are not in the cutting line of the blade.

[@joeallen9897]

Young Warrior Fine Art Hey partner, reading back over that I sound a bit more condescending than poking fun. Thank you for the lighthearted response, and keep producing solid content. 👍

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Joe Allen hey no worries! It’s definitely true and I had the thought I should word it more clearly.

[@marcodimario73]

Which type of paper you use to make the stencil?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

I use heavy weight poster board which can be found at most hobby supply stores or most big box stores. Hope it helps!

[@marcodimario73]

@@youngwarriorfineart Yes thanks!

[@marcodimario73]

Young Warrior Fine Art can I ask you another question? How long can I use a cap, until perhaps the paint clogs the cap and it needs to be replaced? Thanks!

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Marco Dimario of course! Typically a cap can be used until it clogs, to prevent clogging you can turn the can upside down and spray until only air comes out, this may take 2-3 seconds but it will save your caps! Last thing though is the Rustoleum cans I use in this video can be sprayed at any angle so this trick won’t work with those.

[@jext678]

What type of knife did u use to cut with?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Have you seen me before? I use an xacto knife, specifically the larger #2 blade and handle. Be very careful if you use this type of cutting tool because they are literally some of the sharpest in the world.

[@jext678]

@@youngwarriorfineart thank you. They are pretty cheap

[@youngwarriorfineart]

You’re welcome! Yeah they aren’t too expensive but I would recommend extra blades because the whole point of using a very sharp knife is to get clean cuts that won’t rip the paper, so you will need to replace them every so often as they dull or break.

[@jext678]

@@youngwarriorfineart thank you. Do you have Twitter? I would like send you a link of one of the knifes to see if it's a good one if you dont mind

[@youngwarriorfineart]

@@jext678 sure, same handle on twitter young warrior fine art.

[@leath25]

Hi how do you know what areas to cut out?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Fist Of Blur Leath25 With this stencil I knew I would be using white spray paint, so I traced out all of the white areas from the digital drawing with the projector and cut those out. Hope it helps!

[@leath25]

@@youngwarriorfineart thanks I want to do a Beatles stencil for the side of my scooter,but its plastic and already painted black,so I think I need to sand it down 1st then respray it but I haven't got a clue. Regards Carl from England.

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Fist Of Blur Leath25 Very cool! I hope it goes well for you, feel free to ask if you have any more questions!

[@BaertXavier]

why don't you show how you make te stencil with an episcope !

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Never knew about an episcope, I’ll look into it further. Thank you 👍

[@monsternadm2168]

Wowwwwww

[@darrques101]

What editing software are you utilizing?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

darrques101 I use Corel, it’s pretty good no real complaints!

[@Casuallycollecting]

What materials did u use? Where can I buy them

[@youngwarriorfineart]

I use 22x28inch heavy weight poster board for the painting surface and for the stencil. I use rustoleum, montana, and liquitex spray paint all found in different places but most hobby supply stores have these materials as well as big box stores like target, walmart, home depot, and hobby lobby. Best of luck :)

[@Casuallycollecting]

@@youngwarriorfineart you mentioned something about tracing paper. What type of tracing paper and what size? Also you mentioned something about an projector? Which one? What type of stand are you using in your video?

[@youngwarriorfineart]

dbz mini yes tracing paper is a good option, any kind of transparent paper will do, just needs to be the exact same size as the image you want to use for the stencil, this can be harder though because sometimes you can’t make the image bigger which is why the projector is great. I have an off brand projector from amazon called an exquizon, it’s works okay. I taped the stencil paper to a board and propped it up with a painting easel, I just put my projector on a pile of books lol.

[@Casuallycollecting]

@@youngwarriorfineart ok but isn't the poster board too thick to trace the image or is that what the projector is for. Will I need an projector screen as well. I am a bit confused

[@youngwarriorfineart]

dbz mini correct it would be too tough to use poster board and a light box. With a projector the poster board acts like the screen, so you draw directly on the poster board to get your cutout image 👍

[@Badmassharma431]

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[@malc_and_dave]

Hi great video! Where can I get that image you used fancy a go at this myself :-)

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Thank you! I apologize im not sure where the image came from, my client provided it for me. You might be able to find it with a google search, otherwise im not certain the source.

[@thatguyfromca]

you need a vinyl cutter

[@youngwarriorfineart]

That would be Excellent. Any suggestions of a good one? I still do like the poster board because you can get several sprays out of it but I wont exhaust any options.

[@thatguyfromca]

@@youngwarriorfineart I use a UScutter generic one. You can get them for around $200. You can cut business card type paper with them. I’m not sure if that would be thick enough. But for sure would save u time cutting out the pieces

[@youngwarriorfineart]

@@thatguyfromca excellent thank you so much!

[@lobinhocs4628]

Nao entendi nada oq ele falou

[@dkxkskxls]

so how’d you print it out lol

[@dawittollossa3683]

U can trace directly from projector Or if you want large size just use sticker plotter

[@youngwarriorfineart]

@@dawittollossa3683 Correct, thank you! Sorry I missed this comment! Ill have to check out a sticker plotter.

[@dkxkskxls]

ohhh it’s a projector screen

[@youngwarriorfineart]

Yes the projector helps a lot, but you can sketch or transfer an image too.

[@Malcolm_99]

[@joshoconnor6684]

Little bit of plagiarism crossed with some galaxon pollock. Nah I'm just given you a hard time, looks good dude.

[@LeROYtheLAMA]

Kinda pointless using a stencil if the colors are gonna bleed and blend under it. Obviously you weren't happy with the result 11:45 yourself and sprayed over parts(chest at least) 11:50 but that only caused the black to bleed over the white which makes it worse IMO

[@youngwarriorfineart]

LeROYtheLAMA stencils are never perfect that’s what gives them their unique look. I did go back and touch up parts that were obviously off to get the project where I like it. What I learned was the small pieces of tape don’t work the best so I use another method now that doesn’t bleed at all.

[@LeROYtheLAMA]

@@youngwarriorfineart Do you have a video on that? I have spent so much time experimenting and searching without success ..without having to change medium, stencil and/or 'canvas' and thats really not an option for me at this point. Thanks for fast reply btw, wasn't expecting that :)

[@youngwarriorfineart]

I do plan on making a more detailed, updated video which I believe will much more helpful.

[@kennethbutzer7069]

Nice tutorial but if your going to teach others please be responsible enough to wear proper masks, you need a respirator not a filter mask...your liver will thank you.

[@ayzed8087]

lmao u press the capo with ur thumb

[@nicoroberson138]

You can’t be so perfect you shook the paint for 2 whole minutes, relax you can’t be so perfect. Art is supposed to have more mistakes.

[@youngwarriorfineart]

EDITS ANIMATIONS you’re right, and I’m far from perfect, but I do usually shake brand new cans for an actual two minutes because sometimes they sit on the store shelf for years. Shaking the cans really well, especially initially, gives the best result.

[@user-fg8ft7wo3v]

@AJ Tagudin pre