How to make Reusable Stencils with Cricut - Easy Tutorial! 🙌

[@carollindsey4864]

Use a small rectangle at the top and bottom of the O to connect it, called a bridge. You can fill that area in with paint on your project, but this make the stencil all one piece.

[@DesignBundles]

Great idea!!!! Thank you for this! - Agata

[@jkv0548]

TTF means True Type Font and is the style used for web display. It is an older font style. OTF means Open Type Font and is the style used for print applications. OTF fonts are more flexible allowing features such as ligatures…

[@yolie32228]

Krud Kutter works amazing for cleaning up paint from surfaces, brushes -etc. * comes in concentrate form or buy spray on. No scrubbing! I've used for years. Works great on paint brushes too ( cleans paint from brush).

[@DesignBundles]

@@yolie32228 Never knew of that one! Now we’ll have to try it 🤔

[@carolyntown9365]

OMG the exclude feature is a game changer. Thank you for this great video.

[@kathiestapleton4151]

Always enjoy learning from you Crystal.

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you Kathie! - Agata

[@chaneldavis7984]

I have learned something new today. Been dealing with a sick child for months so I haven’t used Cricut in a while. Thanks for showing me. I will have some new techniques once I am to get back to crafting

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Chanel! Oh I am sorry to hear that! Hopefully you will be back to your Cricut soon! - Agata

[@lanahijab7427]

I love how quick and fast explaining things, I can’t watch any slow videos. I’m following you, thank you very much.

[@waynequinn3576]

I have a variety of different size Rare Earth magnets and a metal sheet that I lay my project on, than pin the stencil in place using the magnets. Different size magnets give you more or less grip on your stencil.

[@bambieyes7512]

I just learned that today!!! And I'm so excited and happy that it was so easy versus the old way. To be honest, I avoided making stencils with the old way. YAY Cricut!!!

[@rdecook651]

I use stencil glue. I also use a "pokey tool" to help hold sections of a stencil that tend to pop up. I love making signs, mostly small ones. One day I hope to do a front porch tall sign.

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you for sharing Rita! Hopefully, soon you will have an array of signs made! - Agata

[@juliehardy7510]

I made it right pigs ear of my first stencils the other day so thank you I have ordered 12 x 12 acetate sheets and I am going to have another go ‘exclude’ was a bonus❤

[@kathylain391]

Im soooo xcited!!!!! this is soooooo very helpful!!!! Thank you sooooo much!!!!

[@katiethompson9007]

Such a great video - super informative and I was able to follow along as i made my stencil. THANK YOU for being such a great resource!

[@Brue]

Thank you!

[@LisaVornhagen]

Thank you! I learned a few new things today.

[@DesignBundles]

So glad to help Lisa ! - Agata

[@christietrout5842]

I'm just learning my first CRICUT JOY and hoping to make stencils - knowing it'll be a challenge given the 6" width. Thanks for the great tutorial. It will give me s start!

[@maryannclayson9223]

Crystal! You are the queen of cricut❤️❤️❤️

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you so much MaryAnn! I will forward this to Crystal! - Agata

[@gailtidwell2685]

This tutorial was amazing 👏🏽

[@user-dr9hc1bo4i]

You just taught me how to do this today!! Thank you!!

[@barbiemarland6741]

LOVE IT!!!! I totally learned something new and can't wait to put it to use. I really love the idea of using an svg that's already designed as a stencil too. I really like your step by step videos. There are so many out there that point and click, but leave out how and why. You are my go to cricut guru. I just made my first sign with vinyl transfer and then one from a solid sticker from your tutorials. Both turned out amazing. Now, I must get some of that there acetate!! 😁

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you so much Barbie! We are always so happy to help! I sent your comment to Crystal she will really appreciate it! - Agata

[@beatricestrang2129]

You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I've had my cricut for a year and I've been afraid to try much. I definitely needed this because I like stencils

[@user-xr5md5mx5j]

To hold the stencil, I use museum gel. Once finished, you can reuse the gel.

[@convenantcreations6017]

Great video No I never tried the exclude tab, but I will ❤😂 Thank you

[@peggyheard9981]

Just learn this from your video, my question is if you a font with more fancy font will this way still work?

[@rebeccawhite4369]

Loved this tutorial learned something new

[@DesignBundles]

Awesome! Thank you!- Agata

[@francesbison1268]

I didn’t see a link below for the cricut FB group you mentioned that was in the links. ?? I love making signs but usually order them from Amazon. But I’d like to do some custom ones. Thank you!!

[@gerryannbrown9645]

Thanks, Crystal

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you for watching!

[@pinksurvivor03]

LOVE to learn t make more stenciled signs. especially oversized ones. i learned so much tonight Thank you!

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you so much! So happy we could help! - Agata

[@ritikaindurkar3631]

Hey! Great tutorial. Very engaging and detailed. Please confirm the blade you used in cricut. I believe it’s fine point blade

[@irissantos4441]

❤thank you so much

[@3PairDesigns]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@DesignBundles]

So happy it was helpful! - Agata

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Now if Cricut would allow larger sprint sizes. Come on Cricut! Tack it over and over by Aliene’s is great to use for this. It doesn’t leave any residue.

[@DesignBundles]

Great tip! Thank you Jana! - Agata

[@SarahDietrich-t5w]

What would you do if the stencil you wanted to make were bigger than the 12x12 sheet of acetate?

[@teddyd9234]

First time, wife has silhouette and cricut, need to learn how to use them.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Teddy! Hope the video was helpful. Make sure you take a look at this playlist. It has a lot of videos for beginners kzbin.info/aero/PL9SmZ3XpZpDOeYxAQ_1-zp02ZRLVRFR73 - Agata

[@teddyd9234]

@DesignBundles it was, once I get settled I'll be able to absorb more info.

[@lanahijab7427]

Did you use the glue dot you said? Can I have the link please, thank you

[@woozadotcom]

I use a sheet of laminate put through the laminator to cut stencils frim. Or I use the mat protectors once the mat is useless.

[@DesignBundles]

Such a good idea! We might have to try it too! - Agata

[@crackersmom2679]

Not all Walmarts have the Waverly Chalk paint. Ours used to but now they have Walmart brand chalk paint. Don't know if it's as good, I haven't purchased any yet. Also wish there were recent tutorials for Silhouette too.

[@DesignBundles]

We might be getting some more Silhouette tutorials soon 😉 - Agata

[@TheMysticWildFlower]

Hey, can I use the Cricut Joy to make stencils? Or is the Joy Xtra better? I want to purchase a machine but can't yet afford the maker

[@peggyrussell1728]

Trying to make my own stencils for quilting and they call those pantographs can I do that on a Cricket also

[@phyllisw3123]

TOTALLY NEW!!

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Phyllis let us know if we can help somehow! - Agata

[@annasmith9219]

I learned something new

[@DesignBundles]

So happy it was helpful! - Agata

[@loraleespooner2812]

Would these work with screen printing as well?

[@tinaalexander5082]

how do u do like a flower making stencils

[@tamigomez477]

Can i use Explore Air 2 for this too?

[@germainedubois8526]

Can any design be used to make a stencil that I have downloaded on my Cricut.

[@DesignBundles]

yes - CrystalAnn

[@TheRealRealHousewife]

I buy the report covers they are like 6 for $1

[@journaleclectique]

❤

[@loriv3946]

I do have a question. If I wanted to make removable sticky stencils (that stick on your project, paint, then can be removed) what kind of sticky should be used?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Lori it is a bit difficult because removing sticky dirty stencils in a way it won't fold on itself can be tricky. I think your best bet will be stencil vinyl but would it be possible to remove it? I am not sure - Agata

[@Nicolemoya]

Does the steps “downloading the font and reloading it” apply to windows laptops as well? I don’t have a mac 🤔

[@DesignBundles]

I think the steps might be slightly different but I can't be sure, sorry - Agata

[@yvonnetucker1416]

good deal.

[@DesignBundles]

Happy you liked it! - Agata

[@TheRealRealHousewife]

Where’s exclude on the app on my phone?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! Are you referring to the contour button? It will be on the bottom of the page! -Dawn

[@BlingLuxe]

Lil feedback... The music is distracting, but good tutorial. I needed stencil address numbers for my new recycle bins. U helped me today. Thank you.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! Thank you for the feedback! We are always looking to improve so we appreciate your thoughts! - Dawn

[@bridget3027]

Thanks for the video. Wonder if you can skip the background music while you are talking. Kind of distracting 😮

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Bridget! Thank you for the feedback! - Dawn

[@speedfreak91]

Hey Crystal do you have any support/chat email? I have a few questions on a stencil but I'd like to send pics of it as well.

[@Creole_marmalade]

Good afternoon

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you for watching! - Agata

[@Creole_marmalade]

Learn today

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you for watching! - Agata

[@TinaBLike]

what is the thickness of the acetate film?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Tina! The acetate can be found here Acetate - amzn.to/3WvywU7 and its 0.2 inches thick - Dawn

[@christinekurtz3063]

What mil wt acetate do you use?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Christine Crystal used exactly this one - amzn.to/3WvywU7 - Agata

[@TinaBLike]

@@DesignBundles but what is the mil? The Cricut website doesn't give you that information.

[@janicevail575]

.18 mil

[@yvonnetucker1416]

need to show you clean up the finished product.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Yvonne! What do you mean? - Agata

[@timjillstich5172]

Please slow down.... you talk sooooo fast. Good information. Can't wait to try this.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! We're so sorry for any confusion! You can always slow down the speed of the video in the settings option - Dawn

[@SaraLombrana-re2cl]

You go way too fast. Not for beginners. I’m more confused than ever.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Sara! We apologize for any confusion. We have a 24/7 support staff available if needed that can be reached via chat through our homepage or by email at [e-mail] - Dawn

[@user-ji8fk1mc7n]

I just learned this today going to try it now. Thanks

[@maeve4385]

❤

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you for watching! - Agata