Character Stencils

Step 1 - Make a Copy of Your Original File

Open your original file

Then File > Save As

You should include your name and project type

i.e. yourname_character_lasercutter_stencil.svg

Step 2 - Adjust your design for stencils

You may need to adjust your shapes. Think about how the shapes will work when they are cut out:

You need to avoid having islands and instead bridge these. See the image below
You need to put a border around your individual stencils
You need to make sure your stencil is the right size. You can check this by using the Measurement tool (M in Inkscape)

Important! Before finishing the project make all the shapes (Ctrl + A to select them all) and make them all transparent fill with a black line. Ask your teacher to check this.

When this is done put it in the file for your teacher to cut.

TEACHER

STEP 3 - LASERCUT STENCILS ONTO CARD

Using the lasercutter the stencil onto 3mm card as this is the cheapest option and works well for basic stencils.

STEP 4 - Apply Your Stencil

In this example the stencils were applied to butchers paper and used for book coverings. This was done by painting using rollers and paintbrushes when the stencil is placed on the paper.

And don't forget to upload a picture to the Slideshow!

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