Adhesive Stencils for Etching

s5m9j

Help! I am looking for stencils that adhere to glass for etching.

I bought some Martha Stewart stencils today Michaels but they were not self adhering so my etching came out like a big blog because the cream went into the creases.

 Any recommendations for self adhesive stencils and where to get them?

I was doing a nautical theme with the stuff if that makes a difference.

Reinedumonde

Do you have an exacto knife and masking tape?

It's a little time consuming, but you get exactly what you want with your etching projects.  I used the stencil to draw the design in sharpie on blue painter's tape and cut it out with an exacto knife.  

lovekrolik

As PP mentioned, painters tape works great.  Or I've seen  "adhesive stencil paper" at Michaels (I believe it was Martha Stewarts brand and around $9.99).

s5m9j

I have vinyl at the house that I used with my cricut... I tried to cut the stencil out with a knife I had at the house but it wasn't sharp enough... Maybe I will look for an exacto knife and see if that works before buying new stencils bc these ones were super cute!

hunniapple

Can't you just make the stencil with your cricut?

MarynJoe

hunniapple:

Can't you just make the stencil with your cricut?

Yes, using vinyl.  I've done it and it works very well.

2lilpigs

There's a Martha Stewart stencil spray adhesive that should be in the same area you got the stencils. Hope you find something that works!

s5m9j

hunniapple:

Can't you just make the stencil with your cricut?

I could use the Cricut if I had the right cart for the project but unfortunately I do not have a cart that is nautical themed or anything related to that topic.

hunniapple

s5m9j:

hunniapple:

Can't you just make the stencil with your cricut?

I could use the Cricut if I had the right cart for the project but unfortunately I do not have a cart that is nautical themed or anything related to that topic.

Oh man - that's a pain!  I am sorry   I used clear contact paper to make stencils but I do not have a cartridge based machine.  I think Reine's suggestion should work well for you with the masking tape...I've seen tutorials doing it this way.  Good luck!