How To: Stamp Through Stencils

Stamping through stencils can be trickier than you think. If you haven’t selected a stencil with open enough spaces, or if you aren’t familiar with just how thick a stencil is to a stamp, then you might not get the results you expect. Fortunately, I’ve got some tips to help you out!

supplies for stamping through stencils

You don’t need much to achieve great results. In fact, you don’t need anything special! Of course, if you need to do some shopping, I always have supplies linked below and at the end of the post. But, before you shop, be sure to check out my Crafty Sales page for any deals you can take advantage of at your favorite crafting haunts.

• Stencils (need to have fairly open spaces)
• Stamps (smaller patterns and shapes work best)
• Inks (any kind)
• Blending tool
• Misti (for use with background stamps)

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steps to stamp through a stencil

1. For background stamps, it’s best to use a stamp positioning tool. Set up positioner with paper and the stamp.
2. Add the stencil over the paper, securing both with the magnet if possible.
3. Ink up background stamp and stamp as normal. Apply firm pressure to help the stamp meet up with the paper.
4. Check progress and re-ink as necessary to achieve desired results.
5. For smaller stamped images, it’s better to use an acrylic block, so secure paper and stencil to a firm surface.
6. Stamp images wherever desired over the stencil. Provide firm pressure to ensure the image hits the paper as much as possible.
7. For either technique, add a light layer of ink blending over the stencil to provide more definition of the stencil shape.

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watch the technique tutorial

My How To tutorial videos are filmed with real-time narration. You can pull out your supplies and follow along because there’s no editing, except for drying time. Pause when you need to, but otherwise, get ready and create right along with me!