Multi layer graffiti stencil using Cricut Tutorial

In this video you can learn how to create some multi layered stencils using your cricut Explore air 2 to create some awesome graffiti style artwork. Using the website stencilcreater.org as an easy accessible way to create our layers we then use the svg files to cut on the cricut. It’s an awesome website to play with and upload some family pics to create some unique art. To get that really cool graffiti effect spray paint is then used but less toxic options like paint rollers or brushes are a great alternative if you’d like to use this as a project for the kids.
Link to online software: www.stencilcreator.org/
Machine: Cricut Explore Air 2: amzn.to/3I8rDBs
Blades: amzn.to/3KimaKl
Paper stencils: A3 Size White Poster Board, 230 gsmThickness : amzn.to/4btG4hw
Canvas: Just the cheapest one I could find at the office supply store
Spray cans: Ironlak Sugar -Use whatever is available to you and has a great color range. Montana, belton, Loop, Flame are all great spray cans to use. amzn.to/3I4AJyY
If you’d like to see more projects like this then please like and subscribe to encourage me to create more videos. You can also become a member of this channel if you'd really like to take your stencil art to the next level: / @wickedpaint
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Music:
Boogie Pep- Instrumental-Sunny Story

[@WickedPaint]

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[@sphinx8404]

It's always the tech dads doing the most detailed videos ever. Keep it up

[@WickedPaint]

Thanks mate!

[@vaishalvalsan8854]

This guy deserves a hats off!! This was very helpful

[@WickedPaint]

Thanks mate, glad it helped.

[@tomsimpsons4476]

@@WickedPaint if only he had linked the website

[@WickedPaint]

@Tom Simpsons Thanks for pointing that out and it is in the description. I have just added it again to make it easier to find for anyone looking for it.

[@andresvelasquez6431]

Right!?

[@garywilliams3521]

It is about time someone did a straight forward video on this process. Thank you.

[@WickedPaint]

No worries mate. Hope it helped and keep an eye on the channel. Got some more cool stuff I'm working on now.

[@Clos-wx1mv]

@@WickedPaint what is the cutting stencil machine brand ??..

[@WickedPaint]

@@Clos-wx1mv The machine I use is the cricut explore air 2 which is great for cutting stencils I have made.

[@Clos-wx1mv]

Yes... I'm curious to buying one not sure what is a decent one not too expensive

[@WickedPaint]

@@Clos-wx1mv Well, I haven't tried any others but this one has lastet me 3-4 years and I use it pretty often to make stencils for spray painting or airbrushing. The software is annoying as you have to be connected to the internet for it to work but apart from that I am happy with it.

[@Whatsamattau2]

Thank soooooo much for this. I had no idea this program existed but plan on using it straight away. What a time saver; opens up time for creativity and to create

[@MelisJoy]

Thank you SOOOO much for this super easy to follow video. I've watched so many where they ramble and/or do anything but this. Thank you thank you!

[@dannilo-ro5791]

Thank you so much! Everyone else just kept showing the Cricut with text or expensive software. This helped a ton.

[@luvpepperhead]

Seriously, this is the best tutorial. Thank you for making it so comprehensive and to the point. 🧡

[@mcfreeagent]

overspray easily eliminated my using 99 cent store magnets. Thx for the info brutha. Love this.

[@WickedPaint]

Thats an awesome suggestion, especially when painting on windy days! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@charley408]

GENIUS! No wonder he chose Albert!

[@SOMANYTRASHH]

Wow I didn’t know a page like that existed. I’m an artist and I can’t thank you enough! My Cricut is gonna smoke hahah

[@blackitikatt533]

Coolness! 😃👍🏽

[@jenniferoviawe]

You must not be a true artist because I figured this out on my own without knowing it even exists.

[@johnnyvo5461]

Looks so much fun and easy!!!! Very enjoyable.

[@Beast9894]

Yes bro. Mass production of graffiti!

[@Suzanitasm]

THe best video I’ve ever seen!!! Thank you!!

[@dafneobermeier8]

Great video! Thank you for posting this. Best on the subject and already tried Stencil Creator and love it! You both have saved me tons of time and work.

[@user-yp7vf5lo8h]

You're amazing! So much details at each step and absolutely fool-proof. Thank you for sharing!

[@WickedPaint]

Thanks, glad the video was helpful. This method is a great way to get started with stencilling before moving on to Inkscape or photoshop

[@korey4944]

Can you reuse the backer board you put the paper on to cut stencil???

[@chouchouteful]

You just saved me from Hours of work for my GCSE definetly subbing

[@Wilsinart]

The beat is 🔥! Great informative video. Ty!

[@WickedPaint]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FanTam5320]

Thanks for the video! Very easy to follow and I can't wait to try!

[@WickedPaint]

You are so welcome!

[@Kev.Innovation]

That music is wonderful! Great tutorial bro!

[@ortizle1]

Very cool! Great video.

[@angelasprayberry65]

This is beautiful.

[@moniquej.9288]

Just came across your channel and love it.

[@thefunkyt]

Just got a Cricut for Christmas, searching for some “how to” and found you!!! Awesome video and now I’m a new subscriber. Keep up the great work!

[@WickedPaint]

That is so awesome, they are so much fun and the possibilities are endless. Have fun and thanks for taking a look at my videos, I hope they help you out.

[@seanruffolo6083]

Nice tutorial man - was curious about these cricut machines, they looks very accessible and effective.

[@WickedPaint]

Thanks mate! Glad you liked it. They are impressive machines considering the detail they can get as well and all the different materials. My only issue with it is the software is always updating and they don't allow you to use the machine unless your online which I think is a bit weird.

[@KILL-REALITYarchive]

My man, big love from New Zealand just dropped a tab and thanks to you I'm having a beautiful trip.

[@WickedPaint]

Haha hey mate, I spent a few years growing up in New Zealand and really miss the place. Thanks for leaving one of the best comments on the channel, never thought my content would be trip worthy!

[@hdee5615]

best tutorial ever,cheers my man

[@WickedPaint]

Your welcome and happy painting!!

[@TracyHillsArts]

This was really helpful video. Appreciate it ❤

[@TheThoress]

Very helpful thank you!

[@paulryan1716]

Thank you so much for posting this! Been trying to figure this out for a while now and its been driving me nuts

[@WickedPaint]

Glad to hear the video helped you out!

[@Pax32]

The only video out of a loooootttt that is straight forward and you can understand easily. W youtuber

[@5ive7evenPablo]

Super helpful video thank you 🙏

[@EverybodysDarling]

Thank you very much, saves me a lot of work... I just drag them in my laser software and there we go ;) 👌👍

[@anpdm1]

Thumbs up for including the registration crosses on your stencil. I've seen a lot of videos where registration isn't shown or discussed.

[@nkosisydney3666]

Thanks a lot man, God Bless You.

[@idkididntgotocollege]

Good video. We just got a Cricut. I was thinking the stencils could be easy to make on it. Thanks for the tip on the stencil site.

[@WickedPaint]

Glad to hear this video helped you out. Have fun with it and hopefully you've been inspired to create some cool artwork now. You can make some really cool presents with a bit of creativity.

[@donnaw9888]

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!! more cricut tutortials like this please.... i love how its so original and unique...especially compared to the oversaturated cricut videos of the same damn thing over and over and over (ie. 10 cricut hacks you nevr knew!, applying vinyl on starbucks coffee mug, vinyl unicorn cutout, blahblah blah!) so i really appreciate your superrrrr helpful and awesome video!!!! ANDDDDD you had to go and get a albert einstien image?! saaaay what! yeah man... you rock!!!! want to know how you can ROCK even more?!!!!..... upload a video on more information or ways to utilize cricut draw feature and working with or around the double lines... right now, i dont use it often...at all. but the few times i have.... i usually fill the double lines in with marker or paint or something. but i am pretty confident that your creative genius mind of yours can hook it upwith some good ideas and uses for cricut draw... please?! btw- im hyped on subscribing to you.... dont let us fellow cricuter's down. pweaze?!

[@WickedPaint]

WOW, your wonderful comment totally just hyped me up. Thanks for making my day and being such an awesome fan supporting this little channel. I've never thought about the draw feature before but thinking about it certainly gives me plenty of ideas. Let me have a play with it and I'll plan a really cool project for you guys.

[@KagedCreations08XX]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@WickedPaint]

Glad to hear you found it helpful.

[@rapstarD]

This is an amazing learning video!

[@WickedPaint]

Thank you 🤗

[@lisahlofthouse]

This is great!! Thank you!!

[@WickedPaint]

Glad it was helpful!

[@clairmaguire3119]

Brilliant best advice ever

[@WickedPaint]

Thank you, I'm working on another more complicated full colour stencil video at the moment for you guys.

[@superbibou5297]

yo thats awesome man

[@corbettwilson4971]

Nice video, very easy to understand!

[@WickedPaint]

Glad to hear that!

[@kalzonibalboa8355]

Great video

[@jf6720]

Thank you very much! I think I found my new obsession!

[@WickedPaint]

Thats awesome, I hope to see what awesome artwork you come up with!

[@jf6720]

@@WickedPaint Got my airbrush this week - still playing! One question, do I need to buy the Explore air 2 or will any cricut cut stencils? Thanks again.

[@googleismegoogleisme2130]

Thank you

[@kiciacoldspring1621]

Dude! You are the man!!!! Thank you for this. I've been trying to find a way around Photoshop to do just this!

[@WickedPaint]

No problem, hope it helps. Its a great site but I will be doing another video soon in Gimp which is a free software you can also use to make some stencils.

[@kiciacoldspring1621]

@@WickedPaint I've been looking into that. Looking forward to your video!

[@desib1287]

Dope 👏

[@hakamsoufan]

great infomation thank you

[@funnypicsify]

You are a legend!

[@WickedPaint]

Cheers Mate!

[@wolfplex1]

Great video!!

[@WickedPaint]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jiminiecrickettt644]

Thank you so much!

[@WickedPaint]

Your welcome and thanks for watching it too. I will be making some more colorful ones soon.😀

[@Toutounela94]

Thanks a lot man

[@WickedPaint]

No worries, try it out and have fun!

[@GamerQueen24]

You are soo great bro you just deserve a new sub

[@WickedPaint]

Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Hi98765]

im going to attempt free hand cutting on some flower stencils ive made! thanks for this video!! i actually have a cutter at the local library i can use, but i was to spend the time doing it my own first. :D

[@WickedPaint]

Thats great! Nothing beats a nice hand cut stencil and I am sure it will look awesome. Have fun and your painting.

[@Jamstitchvideos]

I love this soo bad it’s going to help me every well

[@WickedPaint]

I'm glad to hear the video helped and hope you create something really awesome!

[@Nonono-n6q]

you just helped me to save many hours of my life bro

[@WickedPaint]

Awesome, glad you found this video helpful!

[@peterplantec7911]

This was an extremely useful video, and superbly well executed. Thank you. I was trying to decipher your accent…it sounds like a cross between Australian English and German English. Very easy to understand.

[@WickedPaint]

Thanks Peter, I'm glad to hear this video was helpful. You are right it is mainly an Australian accent but I traveled a lot as a child so there might be a bit of South African, New Zealand, or American mixed in.

[@dantehawkins6893]

Great video....

[@WickedPaint]

Thank you, I'm currently working on the next one which will have many more layers and color.

[@joeyburrell3207]

Absolutely amazing mate. ❤ it! And this cricut device basically turns a person into a artist. I have got to get me one, though I am a artist. Only thing I wish it could printout 6 foot stencils for making actual graffiti size art. Would really let me enhance my abstracts. Thankyou so much for this tutorial. I know on photo shop you can make even custom stencils but I’m not that techie, and I get lost on photoshop. Thanks again👍

[@WickedPaint]

Hey Joey, glad to hear you enjoyed the video! The cricut machine can definetly create some awesome stuff with a bit of creativity. If your planning on going big though I would consider something else though. I did try a 4 foot stencil and it was a pain to piece it together. I am actually working on script for photoshop that does all the hard work for you just like this website. Hope I can finish it this month and get it out there to help artists like yourself step up to the next level.

[@michaellucks1642]

Cricut now makes a large format machine (Cricut “Venture”). Handles materials 2 ft wide x any length (roll stock or sheet). Likely focused on stencil market and commercial artists. Not cheap so start smaller, decide if it’s your thing.

[@dadyDanfakehoax]

High bro excellente vidéo merci cela me servira beaucoup

[@jenniemarlowAus]

This must be the best video I have watched to explain the process to me. MANY thanks . Im looking up Stencil Creator now :)

[@WickedPaint]

I'm so glad to hear that and hope you have some great success playing with the stencil creator website. It really does make the process of making stencils so much easier.

[@jenniemarlowAus]

@@WickedPaint any suggestions on the kind of cricut to get? I can see a whole range and it looks overwhelming. Looking to make stencils

[@WickedPaint]

Well I bought my cricut explore air 2 a couple of years ago and its still going strong. I use it for cutting stencils mostly from 220gsm paper or thin mylar sheets. The only limitation is the cutting size if you want to make really large stencils and the software can be a bit annoying as they like to release updates quite often which it seems you can't avoid. I would recommend taking a look to see whats available in your area and if your lucky you can pick up a bargain!

[@jenniemarlowAus]

@@WickedPaint thanks very much. I would Like to make larger stencils but I assumed the machine is limited to around 10 inches. I might go pop into office works and see what they can tell me. Many thanks for your advice.

[@jmoney3613]

Man this was so helpful this opens up so much projects for me. I need to get a cricut .

[@WickedPaint]

Glad to hear it and can't wait to see what you come up with. The Cricut definitely helps if your really busy and don't have time to cut the stencils out by hand.

[@benklein8134]

@@WickedPaint what kond oc crickut is in this video

[@benklein8134]

What kind oclf cricut*

[@WickedPaint]

@@benklein8134 it's a explore air 2 which I got a good deal on from ebay, cuts most materials really well with impressive details. The only thing that annoys me about it is the software updates really often and you cannot use it without being connected to the internet.

[@jmoney3613]

Yo i have the explore air 2 and have been making some dope shit.

[@blackitikatt533]

Awesome! I've been watching stencil videos for 2 hours now and your video is the first one that was actually totally comprehensive! 😃 Thank you! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏽💕 Which model of Cricut are you using? 🤔

[@WickedPaint]

Thats awesome!, I'm glad to hear that my video helped you out. I'm using the cricut explore air 2 and its perfect for stencil projects like this. I'm also about to put up another multi layer stencil video using Inkscape next week so keep an eye out for that.

[@Brasiguaiomarcio]

[@lynnalvar4399]

Thank you! i was looking for this exact thing! and the website is super helpful as well

[@WickedPaint]

Awesome, hopefully it helps you create some really cool stencil art!

[@magnofreitas370]

Com essa máquina de recorte fica fácil, quero ver no estilete!!!! Abraços Brasill

[@nicolacarozziart]

Thank you so much for sharing this video :) May I ask you a question? Do you think the fine-point blade included is enough for cutting cardstok? You know, this machine is pretty expansive and I would like not to pay for other stuff :P Thank you again from Italy!

[@WickedPaint]

Yes I use the standard blade to cut everything including cardstock up to 250 gsm. As long as you choose the right settings it works really well. I am the same and try not to buy too much for this machine when it is not necessary. Thank you for watching the video, I am working on a new one to come out soon.

[@Mcfc2Rich]

That came out amazing. Thanks to you someone on eBay is gonna sell their Cricut 👍

[@WickedPaint]

Thanks mate! Haha I guess my new video is only adding to more machines getting sold on Ebay. Funny thing is that is where I got mine from a few years ago now and it still runs good even after all my crazy projects.

[@Mcfc2Rich]

@@WickedPaint 100% pal. Seeing that website where I can stencilise any picture, yes please. Plan to watch more of your vids as well, keep it up 👊👊

[@TYMCERQUEIRATCIMAGEM]

Top 10

[@user-rr2gv9rr6v]

That came out pretty nice, what was the machine you used?

[@WickedPaint]

I used the Cricut Explore air 2, really useful machine and paid itself off pretty quickly once I sold some art.

[@donnaw9888]

lucky subscriber #402 :)

[@jameskid81]

g'day mate, great video. Ive noticed that all the backgrounds are all black, how could i adjust it to white, where it would still work, cheers

[@mohtamimhowlader1944]

Amazing tutorial! Can you please make a video on what to do in case of large sized stencils?

[@WickedPaint]

Thank you, I have created a large stencil video using photoshop but not with this method.

[@mohtamimhowlader1944]

@@WickedPaint This method seems easier than photoshop.

[@freddyyork8947]

but the stencils that this site creates are ready? with bridges? Thank you :)

[@angelawilliams4644]

There’s different cricket machines, which one do you recommend for this?

[@WickedPaint]

They are all pretty good and I have an older model explore air 2 which has lasted me a few years and still going strong. Stencils are usually cut from mylar or thick paper so you certainly don't need a top of the range model.

[@barbarabagdasarian4141]

Hi! Thanks for the tutorial. I followed the instructions and was able to set up the image on Cricut but when I went to cut the stencil the images became distorted. Do you know why this happened or how to fix it?

[@WickedPaint]

Hi Barbara, thank you so much for watching and following this tutorial. It shouldn't distort as the files download as png or svg which work great in the Cricut software. One thing that helps to keep all the stencils the same size is taking it into a software like Gimp and adding a plus symbol in each corner so you can align each layer but also use the plus to cut each stencil the same size in the cricut software. If this didn't quite make sense then just send an email to [e-mail] and I will send you a step by step that will help you through that process.

[@trillrecords9352]

Thanks cool helpful video and I see utorrent on ur desktop 😀

[@WickedPaint]

Lol, good eye. Don't use it very often these days but back when I was a student it was a lifesaver in getting the software I needed to do the assignments. These days I'm more interested in free software like Gimp, I will probably make a video on that soon with an 8 or so layer stencil.

[@fredericm6207]

Many thanks for uploading this !! I am a fellow stencil artist and was really searching for confirmation that multilayer stencils are possible with a cricut. May I ask you what's the model of the cricut machine you're using in the video, and what type of cutting mat? (do you use different cutting mats for each layer?) Thanks for your help!

[@WickedPaint]

Glad you enjoyed the video!! The Cricut is great for making stencils and gets great details. I am using a cricut explore air 2 which I got second hand but unused for a great deal but its certainly paid for itself with all the work I've done on it. I mainly use the cutting matt that come with the machine but also have some cheap ones from aliexpress which work great too. The trick is trying to keep them clean so they last longer. I've had the thing for about 1 year now, made about a hundred cuts and still have the original blade in the machine.

[@fredericm6207]

@@WickedPaint Thanks for your answer. This is the model I was aiming for so that's good news. Cheers

[@69kirby69]

Hey man awesome video. Think you can make a more depth video of the software and the settings you have it on. you kind of rushed through that part. Subbed for future videos!

[@WickedPaint]

Thanks for watching the vid and subscribing to the channel. Your right, I could have added a bit more detail about the settings without making the video too much longer. I will keep that in mind for my next videos and try to at least highlight the most useful settings or the ones I use and why. Thanks for the feedback.

[@Qu33n]

What spray paint brand and finish do you use? If you stated that in the video and I missed it, I apologize.

[@WickedPaint]

In this video I used Ironlak Sugar spray cans as its a local company, in my latest video I use Loop spray cans which are also good and have a better colour range. I'd use what ever is available to you locally and has lots of colours to choose from but isn't too expensive.

[@Qu33n]

@@WickedPaint thank you so much

[@itzpxrge5346]

How would this work if you wanted to do a silhouette of the image first, and then add the layers on top of it to make the colors pop. I was playing with the site last night and it only separated the colors and not the entire image for a silhouette cutout.

[@WickedPaint]

Thats a good point and this method does have a few limitations as you've just pointed out. That website won't give you the option to create a silhouette. This month I'm working on creating 12 layer full colour stencil artwork in Inkscape which gives you alot more options for adjustment and control. This video will be out in a week from now and what I do in the video is start with the darkest colours and work my way to the brightest in order to get them to pop.

[@Wiesaw9944]

Hi. What blade do you use for your Cricut?

[@Jason-oz6tk]

Easiest video ive ever watched i couldnt watch the other ones with stencils too many steps involved with using photoshop.

[@WickedPaint]

Glad to hear it and hope it helps you create some awesome stencil work!

[@Jason-oz6tk]

@@WickedPaint i started using the Circut Explore Air 2 even after watching your videos at first i didn't know how to work this machine or the software ....i kinda figured it out after i got it the other day playing around with it ...it's complicated at first but I'm on the next day with it now i understand how it works better tho. Check out my video first time using the Circut Explore Air 2 Blackout edition and I was just figuring it out still afterwards i made pretty cool stickers or stencils with it.

[@claywiththefootage-Clayton]

hi there great video i have wondered how you stuck the paper down to the cricket cutter board as there is no adhesive on the paper and it seams that when you put the paper on the board and pressed on it it seamed to stick

[@WickedPaint]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The cricut cutting matts have adhesive on them which help the paper to stick and not move while you cut them.

[@claywiththefootage-Clayton]

@@WickedPaint thanks a lot 😀

[@markofilipovic7606]

Can this project (or similar oes) be performed with cricut explore 3? Thanks for the video and your answer in advance!

[@WickedPaint]

I used the Cricut explore 2 in this video so you can definitely use the new Cricut explore 3. This is also a good project for beginners as the stencils are simple and do not take a long time to cut.

[@markofilipovic7606]

@@WickedPaint thanks for your answer. May I just ask one more question; is it needed to upgrade the Circut Acess programme from free trial to monhtly subscription in order to work with stencils?

[@WickedPaint]

@@markofilipovic7606 no I don't think so. I already paid for the machine so I don't see any purpose to pay more just to use it. I won't be paying for any subscription service.

[@markofilipovic7606]

@@WickedPaint tnx a lot for answers man, they're really helpful. However, I'v been trying to put a piece of paper (around 200 gsm) onto a mat, but every time I try to finish the project, it says "longer mat required". Also, do you use anything to glue the paper down to your mat or...?

[@rikkgraims4607]

Great video! ಠ◡ಠ

[@SprayPaintArtist-yo9yq]

thanks man really appreciated. what is the machine?? I don't know about stencil machines

[@WickedPaint]

Your welcome, for the machine I use a cricut explore air 2

[@SprayPaintArtist-yo9yq]

@@WickedPaint ow its expensive, from their website I looked at it and its 230$ dollars! am I correct?

[@rustycrotch8341]

Did the circut design software come with the machine, or do you have a link to download it

[@WickedPaint]

Here is the link for the download, it does not come with the machine: help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009378474-Design-Space-Downloads

[@jaekrieldgx8245]

Thanks for the walk-through. However, for every image i upload to the website, the stencil files are waaay more pixelated and the image quality goes waaay down. In other words, a high res image gets reduced to a low res image. Do you know how to avoid or fix this?

[@WickedPaint]

Yeah, I did notice that and depending on the resolution of your image can also take ages to load. The low res does help when it comes to cutting out the stencils as they become much simpler and easier to cut especially if your doing it by hand so I imagine that is why the website creators made it that way. I have found that you can get a little bit more detail in the stencils by playing with the settings but that won't fix your high res problem. In your case if you want really high res stencils then photoshop is a better option. I will do another stencil video soon probably in Photoshop or something free as this has been my most popular video on my channel and its also really fun.

[@jaekrieldgx8245]

@@WickedPaint Thanks for the reply, and your honesty. I'm still going to try using Stencil Creator to see if it can do what i need - to be honest i'm just beginning trying this, so i'm not sure if the low res matters or not in the end. I've seen a couple vids where people are using Gimp, which isn't as easy as Stencil Creator (obviously) but seems easier than Photoshop. Have you tried using Gimp, and if so do you think it may be easier / less complicated than Photoshop? I'd value your opinions and advice greatly. Thanks in advance, and once again thank you so much for posting videos like this. Its extremely helpful for beginners like myself. Blessings.

[@WickedPaint]

@@jaekrieldgx8245 I've never used gimp but will definitely look into it and give it a try. One thing I like about stencil creator is it organises your layers so you don't have to create little tabs for complicated areas. If your a beginner then I would say its worth trying one or two projects in stencil creator to get your head around it and then move onto gimp or photoshop.

[@WickedPaint]

Also I got in touch the the Stencil Creator owners and they said that the algorithm is based on 400 pixels but if you want to create really large images you could cut you large image into 400 pixel squares then upload them one by one and put them back together afterwards to create your stencil. Good suggestion but sounds like too much work to me.

[@kiciacoldspring1621]

@@WickedPaint LOL, seriously!!!! Wow. Anyhoo, they're still a keeper for streamlining this process.

[@jf6720]

When I clicked on weld I got a brown box and the image disappeared? Please help!

[@beefyrt]

now did you manually remove all the fine detail or is there a way for the cricut to do it automatically?

[@WickedPaint]

The online software I used stencilcreator.org does a pretty good job of removing the fine detail to simplify each layer of your stencil. You can also edit it further in the cricut software if you want to.

[@ivanschklowsky1164]

Does anyone knows how long do we have to wait between two layers sprayed please ?

[@WickedPaint]

Usually 5 minutes till touch dry or use a hair dryer to speed things up

[@maverickmaas3998]

Would I be able to paste all of the stencils in a Google doc and then print?

[@HilgemanGroup]

Do you make custom stencils for beginners like me who want to do some stencil art But can’t make the stencils? If so, what is your price for something in the order of the Einstein stencil you did (4-5 layers)? Thanks!!

[@WickedPaint]

Thats a pretty good idea, making some stencil kits for people. I still have these files so i would be happy to cut and send them for you. If its under A4 on size i could send it as a envelope so I would say $10 aud.

[@AlanSpackman]

Great link to Stencil Creator but after you save can you use other software other than Cricut to enlarge, Im thinking Photoshop or Krita? I would like to hand cut them. Also can you make 90 x 60 cm stencils with Stencil Creator

[@WickedPaint]

Yes, taking them into photoshop is great to see how the layers line up and to add a cross in the corners to line up each layer. The stencil creator has limits to the size you can upload so you can either upload the image in pieces or re-size after wards in photoshop.

[@AlanSpackman]

@@WickedPaint Thanks mister

[@Kyle_Hubbard]

Question if I may? How do you know how many layers to have? This is all completely new to me. I'm awful at art so wanted to put some art on my walls and came across the idea of using stencils on the Internet by chance. I just want to say that this video was very well put together and cuts the bullshit and cuts to the chase. I really appreciate the video.

[@WickedPaint]

Thanks mate! Glad you liked the video. Thats a really good question and there is no number of perfect layers. If your a beginner then I would recommend starting with two or three to get your head around it and then increase detail as well as layers as your confidence grows. More layers doesn't always equal better artwork though so just have fun and make something your proud of.

[@Kyle_Hubbard]

@@WickedPaint Nice tip, will do. Just one last thing, do you know where I can get that circuit software in full? I wouldn't have minded a reasonable flat fee part they're charging a subscription and the free version locks you to 20 stencils. Cheers.

[@merrittcrenshaw3378]

when i downloaded my stencils, svg files werent included. any ideas?

[@lesandersonjr6893]

How do you get better photos? The ones I tried looked weird

[@WickedPaint]

This stencil maker is great for basic stencils based on small images. If you're looking for a better, more detailed stencil, maybe try photoshop or other software.

[@CinemaScandals]

Hey man, I don’t know if you will even respond to this but I have one issue that maybe you can help me with. When I load in my layers, they are contorted and don’t match up with the previous layers, like one section is higher than the other for instance. And so they look all wonky, but this only happens when I load them in cri it design space.

[@WickedPaint]

Hey, you got to make sure they are loaded at the same size. I found it really helped to take the stencils into software like photoshop to check all the layers before I went and cut it on the Cricut.

[@CinemaScandals]

@@WickedPaint ok thank you