Arrow Compass Stencil

Arrow Compass Stencil - Reusable - 7.5 MIL (190 Micron) Thick Mylar

The compass offers up fun variations in patterns that you can use in all sorts of ways. One of our fun designs is captured in the Arrow Compass stencil. This stencil design has the traditional N, E, S, W and between these directional letters runs two crossed arrows, dividing the design into four quadrants. The design of the Arrow Compass stencil is simple and rustic. It would make perfect art done on wood or metal to hang at the cottage. You could also use the largest stencil size to paint this design onto a wall in your home or cottage or onto a garden wall. The smallest stencil size would be ideal for handmade greeting cards. Other ideas include using it on the set of a play, creating fun t-shirts, or creating art you can sell. All you need to use the Arrow Compass stencil is the right paint for the medium and the right stencil size for your project. We laser-cut the stencil with precision in the following sizes: 6” x 6” 8” x 8” 12” x 12” 15” x 15” 20” x 20” 25” x 25” 30” x 30” 35” x 35” The ball is in your court. You will have to decide how to use this incredible design. Use it on its own or pair it with another fun stencil, such as the Adventure Awaits stencil. You can really have a lot of fun with this. And all you need to do to use the stencil is secure it flat to the surface and paint carefully to preserve the detail. You can even use multiple colors for a super amazing effect! The best part of the Arrow Compass stencil is that it is durable and reusable. Just wash it after each use and tuck it away somewhere safe. You can use again and again and lend it to family and friends so they can make some great DIY art and decor too!

Here are some advantages of using Mylar stencil material:

• FLEXIBLE: Mylar can wrap around cylinders and uneven or irregular surfaces, and can be rolled for shipping and storage.
• EASY TO CLEAN: Our Mylar is solvent proof, so cleaning up paint or ink is quick and simple.
• REUSABLE: Our stencils are built to withstand normal painting wear and tear, and keeping your stencil template clean is the best way to ensure a longer life.
• DURABLE: Mylar sheets are reputably the strongest type of stencil material, and maintains durability without compromising the pliable structure.

7.5 MIL MYLAR STENCIL MATERIAL

• Medium Weight. Feels as thick as card stock
• 7.5 Mil (0.19 mm) thickness
• Very flexible for tight curves and cylinder shapes
• Recommended for fine detailed craft stencils and smaller stencils
• Reusable as long as they are kept clean and well maintained

WHY DO WE RECOMMEND MYLAR?

As mentioned before, the best way to achieve a perfectly painted stencil with a very nice paint edge is to use a stencil material that is as thin as possible for your project. At the same time, you also want a material that wont absorb paint or any liquid because this will cause the stencil to deteriorate. A stencil made from paper, cardstock or paperboard will become saturated with paint or ink rather quickly, and this causes a crusty, uneven edge that can never be removed.

Another option for stencils, and one that quickly comes to mind when we discuss durability, is metal stencils. While these thick, unbendable stencils do have their place for some industrial applications where paint overspray and running doesnt quite matter as much, they can be very expensive and heavy to ship.

There are some other plastics that are used for stencil manufacturing, but these are typically cut with a die cutter so there is a limited amount of detail that can be achieved. And because this older, traditional process takes so much work and expense to set up for each stencil design, the minimum are often in the 1000s.

All stencil designs are copyright protected to their respective designer and intellectual property owner.