You can transfer the drawing to the blank template and then cut it using that transferred drawing as a guide, but I find it simpler to just tape the blank template on top of the drawing, and cut it with a blade. Don’t forget to use a cutting mat if you use a cutter. It works better, and it protects the table you work on.


Once you’re done with the cutting, you can make the sides of the stencils smoother with some sanding paper.


Here is a picture of some French curves that can also be used to design your stencils.


Here you can see the old stencil compared to the newly cut one. After using the design for a while, I found that I needed it to be a little bigger with more rounded curves. I will still use the old one, but I will switch between the two depending on my needs. If you decide to make one yourself, you may also find after a while that you need to modify it. Just take note of the curves you use the most, and get rid of the ones you don’t use.


As you can see in these pictures, this stencil design can be used to airbrush flames. I never thought I would use a freehand shield to help me do flames, but the curves of this improved tem- plate seem to work very well for that.


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