How to use a stencil for Beginners- 10 Easy Techniques for Using Stencils | Stencil Tips

[@leslie9423]

Thanks Karen, I am a new crafter at 62. I tried stenciling and what a mess, lol. Thank you for the tips, It helped me alot. This is so much fun!

[@KerenTamir]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad it helped. I have a lot of videos on stencilling. There's aa couple from June 2020 with Do's and don'ts of stencilling with many helpful tips. I hear it very often that people are starting to pick up this hobby at around your age and its mainly because creativity helps our well being and that's the main focus of my channel. I have videos every week with project and helpful tips to help you be inspired. If you press the bell button beside the subscribe you will be notified every time I have a new video.

[@estellek993]

Thank you Karen, like Leslie, I'm starting at 62 too, and so appreciate your informative and to-the-point videos. Lost in a sea of information here, and everything you share makes it seem easy and doable.

[@KerenTamir]

So glad to hear. It’s never too late to start creating.

[@sheryl5252]

some videos are timeless. this is one of them. it doesn't matter the year, all the tips and tricks are still current. thank you for making the video. its very helpful! also, it has a lot of ideas i have never considered before!

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear Sheryl! thank you so much

[@azensmuseyong7614]

Beautiful background music too, goes well with the voice of instruction.

[@kalakala10011]

Ty! Excellent ideas and a great video. Love that your music is in the background and so soothing. Your narration is clear, which is a bonus as I'm old and don't hear very well. Many blessings. 💛🧡💚

[@KerenTamir]

thanks so much!!

[@manuelanecula9789]

Hy Keren, you are a great teacher, you are very calm and explain very well, greetings from Rome !!

[@KerenTamir]

Wow, thank you! thanks so much!

[@annasutch2941]

Terrific videos, never realized there are so many techniques.

[@KerenTamir]

Yes!!! so many with stancils! thanks!

[@nicolestewart]

Thank you Keren mmmwha. I've been restoring a 200 year old trunk and I bought a stencil for the difficult pattern I couldn't free hand. First I used gold paint and and an ultra fine tip paint brush and painted each part carefully. To my shock and horror, it didn't turn out great. I painted the front of the trunk again and then dabbed the stencil with paint instead. It's not as vibrant with gold paint but it worked amazingly. If I didn't see your video I would have just given up. You are the best 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😙😙😙😙😙

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear that it helped!! thank you for your kind comment!

[@nicolestewart]

@@KerenTamir I'll always remember you honey. Thanks mwah ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎

[@samiakhan9371]

You have become my favorite most person since I seen your work in the morning . Its bn 12 hours n i have been watching your videos only n im not tiring to see such 😍 beautiful 🥰 work .

[@KerenTamir]

Wow, thank you Samia, It's an honor for me that you've been watching for that long.I do have a lot of videos and they are all very valuable. I'm so glad they helped you. sending love and blessings.

[@jolovesnailart]

Thank you for this video and your explanations of the techniques 🙏 Very helpful and I absolutely love number 10 😍

[@KerenTamir]

You are so welcome! so glad to hear!

[@janerochfort2134]

If I want to ANYTHING in the art world.....you are my first go to....🤗.....you are the only utuber I bother to watch through my television....so I don't miss a trick....thank you Keren.....I watched a alcohol ink demo the other day....did you use yupo paper.....I wanted to do a piece of art on the larger size and my yupo paper is quite small in size....thank you always Keren....Jane...North Wales UK.....x

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much Jane. It means a lot to me. I did answer you in both those comments you left me but maybe the messages are going into your junk folder. Yes it is yupo and they sell it in bigger blocks of paper. You can also use Grafix plastic paper and it comes in 12x12

[@misscheesecake1952]

Thank you so much for sharing these techniques. I just bought a lot of stencils, sprays, stains, inks and paints. This class will help me create lovely backgrounds.

[@KerenTamir]

Wonderful! you're so welcome!

[@socalmingtowatchandsuchawe4281]

Just about to do my first stencil on a wooden coffee table I have sanded down. Your video opened my mind (and hopefully my skills) to the many possibilities of adding my own touch instead of just a plain stencil. Wish me luck!

[@ACB2K]

I thought I knew a lot about stenciling and techniques, but you showed me techniques I ve ever seen before, Thank you mam.

[@KerenTamir]

Glad it was helpful! thank you so much!

[@barbaracabrera207]

This is great video. So many cool techniques. Drawing inside stencil is a great idea. A really love the elephant with texture paste circles!!! SO cool!!! You are an excellent teacher!!! Thx for video. Austin,TX USA

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much!

[@kathye2758]

I really enjoy this video, I have come back to watch it a few times. I enjoy listening to you talk during your videos also. Another technique that you can do with a stencil is to put a small amount of Vaseline on a plastic lid or a non stick mat and use a sponge to pick it up and apply through a stencil for a resist technique to use with sprays or watercolour paint. Colouring through the stencil with either a plain taper candle or a wax crayon in the same colour as the paper also creates a resist to use with watercolours or sprays.

[@KerenTamir]

thanks so much kathy!! yes the vaseline resist technique would be awesome in a stencil. I've done that with sprays, paints and watercolors before. and with crayons too. tfs!! xo

[@claudiah5727]

this is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen, thank you!

[@darlenedugan7342]

How would you clean the stencils ? Love your videos, you explain very well. This is my first time watching you. I am a beginner stenciller.

[@KerenTamir]

if you're cleaning right away you can wash them with water or water and soap or baby wipes. If you forget to clean them like I often do then I do have a video on my channel on how to clean stencils (the gunky ones)

[@laurienye7514]

I really enjoyed that video, and your colors. Thanks and God Bless.

[@KerenTamir]

Thank you so much! you too

[@faeryfox6253]

Ok, that was outstanding! All these great techniques in ONE VIDEO. Can't wait to go play. Thanks.

[@KerenTamir]

wow thank you so much!!!!!

[@susiwakeman4271]

Absolutely fabulous, I found this so helpful and very interesting, thank you so much and much love from the UK xx

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear. I have a few videos just on stencils, do's and don'ts and other tips: kzbin.info/aero/PLHqYBGhCa1OCqIMzqQc3oz2XHBlyAS_SH

[@2225ram]

This is fun to watch and you make it look easy. I’ve been looking for one for a while now, working with stencils and this was so helpful! I’m definitely going to try one of these techniques. Thank you.

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much I'm so glad to hear!!

[@davidtolle9533]

Very cool. Thanks for posting this video. Been trying to figure out different ways to dye my discs

[@KerenTamir]

So glad to hear it helped. Thank you!!

[@kellercrucita550]

Wow! I enjoyed these techniques. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@KerenTamir]

thank you!! so glad to hear!!

[@laurelhess2836]

This was a great video! I appreciate all the ideas. Thank you.

[@KerenTamir]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching

[@cadoo5591]

You're giving me an idea with the inks, I've been stressing over stenciling small white circles onto another color and worrying about the bleed. I bet the ink would work great! Just have to find some white ink and try it out. Thanks for your video!

[@KerenTamir]

that's great! experimenting is key!

[@suekruse6779]

Great video. Clear, informative, lots of choices!

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear Sue!! thank you

[@agoodson7]

This was so relaxing to watch. Thank you very informative ❤️

[@KerenTamir]

Glad you enjoyed it! thanks so much!

[@patrickmann1583]

I loved the first one you did, with the modelling paste. Very effective. Thanks for the video!

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much!

[@kimberlywalker280]

These are really fun. Made me want to try my hand again, at stenciling. 😊 Thanks!

[@KerenTamir]

You should! its one of my favorite techniques to use for texture as it looks so good on any project!

[@MythologyNut01]

This is awesome - great tutorial, very easy to understand, your voice sounds very clear, little background noise interference, excellent video x. Got some great idea for my own projects - thank you!

[@lindiphillips7271]

Love the elephant 10 my favourite. So many ideas Thankyou Keren...✨️💜

[@PaperToPetals]

Hi Karen - Debbie here! Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed the video! Great tips and technics!

[@KerenTamir]

thanks so much Debbie!! you're so right about all your comments on this video!! xoxox

[@g07estebanybellaerikka50]

I’m here because I got a pack of stencils and this is awesome. I will definitely buy embossing paste :)

[@KerenTamir]

Yay!! any embossing paste or modelling paste would work beautifully. thank you so much!!

[@ms.michealh893]

Thank you for sharing your stencils techniques! :-) You speak very clear and that is a great gift!

[@KerenTamir]

yay thank you so much!! its a big compliment as I feel that I have an accent since english was not my original native tongue.

[@pma613]

Beautiful. Great techniques 🌱💛💜

[@KerenTamir]

Thanks so much 😊

[@1stLucySchmidt]

So many fun techniques to try. I liked them all, but think I'll start with the gelatos and baby wipes. I really like your compilations all in one place. Thanks!

[@KerenTamir]

yes that's a really fun technique and so easy to do. It will make you feel like a pro!

[@shidiskas]

thanks a lot! a lot of ideas in one place!

[@KerenTamir]

You're very welcome! so glad you liked it!!

[@rebeccahenson5328]

Nice ideas and great inspiration.

[@KerenTamir]

Thank you! 😊

[@cynthiasmith5138]

Thanks for all the ideas. Many I have used and some new stuff too. Very happy!

[@jacridland515]

Thank you for such a complete product list! Very helpful! Excellent video!

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear!! thank you

[@lynesshuntley1766]

Kieren, thankyou. Learned so much from your video. ❤️

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much!! it means the world to me when people say that!!

[@celesteelijah2515]

Thank you this was so inspiring and informative. I will try stenciling... I have a few ideas. Thanks!

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear!! Stencilling is so much fun!! I actually have a few other stencil videos on a playlist on my channel. There's even more tips especially some Do's and Don'ts with stencils

[@thanh-hungnguyen2866]

Dear Keren. Thank you for your lessons! I would be appreciated them! You are a very good teacher! Kindly regards, Thanh Hung Nguyen.

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much!! I'm glad you liked it!! you're so kind!

[@Bluecalmsleep]

It was really helpful and I like it, thanks so much 💖😍

[@KerenTamir]

I'm so glad to hear Leyli!! now I have my own set of stencils that I designed. you can see them in my last video

[@Bluecalmsleep]

@@KerenTamir I’m trying to watch them all soon 😍

[@abhipsha4911]

This is a nice technique........for stencils and l learn many new ideas.....it is helpful

[@donnakae42]

These ideas are great. Thanks for extending my stencils uses.

[@KerenTamir]

thank you Donna!! glad you liked it!

[@angelitarafaelesybanez4669]

Thanks for teaching🥰. I love it

[@KerenTamir]

thank you!

[@coralbalcom700]

Great video, it was helpful to see what different mediums look like that I haven't tried.

[@KerenTamir]

hank you so much!!!!

[@KonjikiKonjiki]

Thank you for your great tutorial, and I LOVE your summary of techniques at the end!!!!!!!!

[@KerenTamir]

thanks so much!!!

[@jafallica]

This is so awesome. I love stenciling but these techniques take it to a higher level which I’m anxious to try. Thank you!❤️

[@KerenTamir]

that's amazing!! so happy to hear. if you try any please tag me on social media and its would be great if you shared with your friends on social so they can benefit too!!

[@jafallica]

Keren Tamir definitely will share.❤️

[@edithhandmadez7361]

Wonderful information ❤️thanks for sharing 🙌🏻

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much Edith!!

[@lauraholleman3560]

Thanks for showing this!! I love the effects you got!

[@KerenTamir]

thanks so much Laura!!

[@ACB2K]

Amaizing! Master teacher.

[@KerenTamir]

Wow, thank you!

[@carmelmcevoy7660]

Thanks for 'easy to follow' demo.

[@KerenTamir]

Glad it was helpful! thank you!

[@marcelah704]

Great techniques and the music was very soothing

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much Marcela!!

[@justinakavanagh3058]

I found this so helpful. Thank You so much from this newbie.

[@munirasultana2313]

Thanks for those useful tips 💖

[@KerenTamir]

My pleasure 😊 so glad!

[@lindaleonhardt7617]

Hi Keren! I really enjoyed watching your video on doing different stencil techniques! I only have just started working with stencils, and I've been having a little difficulty getting a sharp stencil image when I pick up the stencil, but I am practicing so I can get better at it! Thanks for sharing this wonderful video!! Hugs xo

[@KerenTamir]

that's amazing Linda!! you will get the sharpest image either with ink or with some thick medium like paste. as you can see sprays and liquid things don't give such a sharp image but sometimes you don't want a sharp image you want it distressed, so it depends what you're using it for. can't wait to see what you create!!

[@florenceluke4068]

Linda Leonhard

[@beatefischer4316]

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[@AleisterStormcrow]

Linda, use removable spray glue and glue it to the paper (test if you can remove it on a small part first) Nothing will run under it, then just pull the stencel of carefuly after applying the paint. Good luck and have fun.

[@Dolphin-cb9sq]

Karen, this was great! You are such a good teacher. You have taken my fear away from doing stencils. Can't wait to get started. I really like the work surface you were working on. Where can I buy a mat like that? Thank you again for sharing. God bless.

[@KerenTamir]

Dolphin 2121 thank you so much. Links to all the products are always below the video in my description area. It’s a great mat. I always list all the products and where to buy them. Thank you so much I can’t wait to see what you create

[@alifiayusuf480]

TY so much karen for this video. It was very helpful.

[@joycegandy7305]

Thank you for showing how to do all of the different ways to use the stencils and products:-) Joyce

[@KerenTamir]

thanks so much!! glad I could help

[@allthingshealth4802]

I love this video in particular and really enjoy your videos and all your tips. Thank you!

[@KerenTamir]

thanks so much!!

[@moirahaynes6108]

Loved your video - just starting out with them. Is there a right way up? One side seems rougher than the other.

[@KerenTamir]

there shouldn't be a difference between the sides. you can use either side unless its writing and you don't want it upside down. what brand did you get I'm curious. I've never experienced roughness in a stencil unless i forgot to clean it well lol

[@moirahaynes6108]

I think I may have bought cheap ones. you can see where they are punched out leaving the kinda embossed one side and deposed the other. However, on checking my branded stencils they are, as you say, the same both sides. You get what you pay for eh? Thank you so much for helping me look properly at all my stencils. Will never buy unbranded again!

[@KerenTamir]

yes that could be the case. I would buy stencils from Tim Holtz, Joggles, The Crafters Workshop or if you know the company.

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks for sharing 🌻

[@KerenTamir]

You are so welcome

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@KerenTamir]

My pleasure glad it helps!

[@Joanie061109]

Never stencilled yet so thanks for this video

[@KerenTamir]

Glad it was helpful! enjoy creating!

[@PaperToPetals]

The double stencil technic is really cool!

[@dorothycameron6019]

Thank you for making this video & sharing. I have been thinking about using stencils for somemtime but wasnt sure how tomget stared, now I can get started

[@KerenTamir]

yay!! I'm so glad to hear!! have fun and enjoy the process!! you will love using them!

[@jay_jjacobsen6695]

excellent instruction!!!! Thank you

[@KerenTamir]

thank you!!

[@buyiswaketi6571]

Thank you Keren for this video.

[@KerenTamir]

my pleasure

[@trishpoppins5148]

Great video thank you for sharing xxxx

[@KerenTamir]

Thanks for watching! thanks so much!!

[@yvonnelyons5469]

Love it, I feel really inspired and also learn a lot that I didn't realise

[@AvidAbstractions]

Really wonderful techniques! Thank you for sharing! I love that mat!!

[@KerenTamir]

thank you!! yes the mat is truly great!! its one of the best ones I've seen on the market!

[@dandelion1239]

Great video! Thank you!,,

[@KerenTamir]

Glad you liked it! my pleasure!

[@ACB2K]

I have markers and wondering how to use them because my handwriting is not great,But now you ust taught me how to use it.

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear!!

[@shanzhong9993]

Thanks for the video! All the stencils look very beautiful. I am just getting into mixed media art and I still know nothing. I am wondering what wipes you are using in the video? Is it wet or dry? Thanks!

[@roselygregio8933]

congratulation for all work :) I love your art!!!

[@KerenTamir]

thanks so much Rosely!!

[@kim1by]

This was so awesome and helpful! Excellent tutorial and thank you for all the links! I also mix colored acrylic paint into the paste to make the embossing colorful!

[@KerenTamir]

Glad it was helpful! so glad you experimented and enjoyed the process!!

[@kibibismith4939]

Beautiful. Thanks. Very Helpful!!

[@lexylaney]

I enjoyed your video! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@terimapes8997]

Excellent video, lots of helpful info! Have you ever stenciled linoleum counter tops?

[@KerenTamir]

thank you, no I have not stenciled linoleum counter tops

[@MyColourfulStrokeS-o5p]

I really like your techniques.. great going 👍👍

[@KerenTamir]

thank you!!!!

[@carolinefolts1596]

A lot of very useful info. TFS

[@KerenTamir]

thanks so much!!

[@jaynesills1248]

Thanks for Great Info!!! Really helps to know. HUGS.......

[@KerenTamir]

Glad it was helpful! thank you!

[@alwilliams8453]

Thanks for the techniques. I learned even more how to use my stencils!

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear!! thanks so much

[@cherylhudson5080]

Excellent very informative thank you for sharing.

[@wendylambert3790]

Really helpful video. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear!! thank you so much!!

[@Cascadia2011]

Just what I needed! Great video and ideas, thank you. I can never get my stencil image crisp when I use Inks. It always bleed under the stencils 😩😩

[@gailhemby7783]

great tips, thanks so much for sharing!!

[@harrisagottlieb1690]

New Thank you. Very good.

[@KerenTamir]

your welcome! glad to hear

[@vilmabertulino436]

Olá, tudo bem? Sou do Brasil! Amei seu vídeo! Obrigada por compartilhar suas técnicas conosco!!

[@KerenTamir]

Obrigada!! thank you!!

[@michelleregis6181]

Thank you your tutorial has given me some ideas, ☺

[@KerenTamir]

that's great to hear!!

[@janinestokes4883]

GOOD MORNING..THANK YOU FOR SHARING......FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

[@KerenTamir]

Hello Janine!! thank you!!

[@roxanner8]

thank you, I had no idea there were so many options for stencil.

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much!!

[@marlasanderson8195]

What fun! Thank you! Can any of these techniques and/or products be used on fabric - particularly silk?

[@KerenTamir]

well I do these on canvas and I'm sure some can be applied to fabric, but I'm not familiar with silk. you would have to experiment and see.

[@jamoky]

TY so much for this video! Very helpful.

[@KerenTamir]

thanks so much!!!

[@marionnock11]

I enjoyed this very much

[@CANALPARACONOCERADIOS]

Muy buen video.!!!

[@KerenTamir]

muchas gracias!

[@lisad.3247]

this video was very helpful. thx for sharing ; )

[@KerenTamir]

thanks so much Li!!

[@wordscrafter]

I had no idea you could emboss with a stencil!!! Thank you for all this great information. I just used your link to order the woven stencil, I love it!!!

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much!! so glad you liked it!