blemon
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Post by blemon on Nov 30, 2022 2:31:50 GMT
I really don't want to waste acetate (and I don't have the thickness that is recommended) to cut a stencil that I may only use once.
I'm thinking I will cut one out of cardstock to see how it works.
I was actually thinking of using something that has a glossy side like some packaging or something. It's not like it matters what it looks like.
Has anyone tried that?
I would just toss it out after I use it with stencil paste.
Even if I just get one pass, it's cheap.
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Post by kitbop on Nov 30, 2022 2:41:04 GMT
I've done it out of plain old cardstock - those colours that I know will NEVER be used - yes, it's "one pass" for paste, and not always as sharp an edge for inks - but like you said, cheap!
And honestly, I have stencils that I've only used once, so cheap/one use is often the way to go.
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Post by Linda on Nov 30, 2022 2:41:08 GMT
I've used cardstock - it's definitely a use-once but it worked
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Post by blemon on Nov 30, 2022 3:32:26 GMT
Awesome.
I'm going to use the free JOY file they emailed us before December Daily and mess with it.
I'll cut a couple. My husband bought a ream of the most ghastly cardstock I have ever seen. It's like nearly fluorescent jewel tones.
If it looks good, I'll foil one and see how it works. I bought some foil paste and foil and it's on the way to me!
Thank you!!
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Post by sarahsprettypapers on Nov 30, 2022 11:40:38 GMT
Cardstock works! I have also used one layer of a page protector to cut on my Cricut then use as a stencil or shaker pocket topper.
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Post by JavaJones on Nov 30, 2022 15:10:17 GMT
I don’t have a cutting machine (except for the Cricut Joy that I recently got on sale) but I have a friend that has used cereal boxes for mini albums, etc., so that might work if your machine will cut it…
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Post by blemon on Nov 30, 2022 15:51:58 GMT
Good idea. It's a silhouette so it should cut through it. I would need to change the blade settings. I'll try regular cardstock first cause I'm so lazy. |
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Post by Embri on Nov 30, 2022 16:57:13 GMT
I've had moderate success cutting my own stencils out of leftover clamshell packaging material and offcuts of laminating sheets. They're a bit harder to get a clean die-cut from, but it saves an otherwise garbage plastic piece from the landfill.
I'd imagine glossy cardstock or cereal card would also work better than plain cardstock, since it's less absorbent.
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 30, 2022 17:05:55 GMT
If I'm only going to use it a few times, I just use (ugly) cardstock. I've inked through it with blender brushes, then used a glitter paste over it. And, honestly, I like the look of my "stencil" so much that I trimmed it up and put it on the front of a card. LOL!
Just be aware that the paper stencil will soak up the ink so you'll use more ink.
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Post by scrapnnana on Nov 30, 2022 17:49:16 GMT
You can also get thin acetate report covers for making your own stencils. I have them, but haven’t actually tried to cut them with my Silhouette. I use them for other things. However, they should cut and work as well as card stock, and possibly better (in theory, anyway).
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Post by blemon on Nov 30, 2022 18:09:14 GMT
You can also get thin acetate report covers for making your own stencils. I have them, but haven’t actually tried to cut them with my Silhouette. I use them for other things. However, they should cut and work as well as card stock, and possibly better (in theory, anyway). And these are at the dollar store. That's a great suggestion. It's just that acetate is so $$$$$$$. I do see why stencils are so dang expensive. |
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