Cactus Stencil

Cactus Stencil - Reusable - 7.5 MIL (190 Micron) Thick Mylar

The cactus is a plant of the desert. It thrives in places that many other plants cannot. And it is beautiful in its own unique way. Native Americans viewed the flowers on a cactus as symbols of endurance, protection, and warmth. After all, the cactus is one tough customer, staying alive in such a harsh environment and still producing such beauty. And now you can bring the cactus into your all your art and decor DIY projects with our Cactus stencil. The Cactus stencil depicts a standard cactus shape, sticking out of the ground with its spines sticking out so they are easily seen. The circle in which the cactus is set could represent the setting desert sun. This is a fabulous stencil to use if you have a Mexican or Southwestern theme in your decor. You can stencil it big onto a wall in your home or create and hang cactus art. You can also use the larger stencil sizes to help create cactus sets and decor for a play or an event. There is no limit to the uses you can put the Cactus stencil to, other than those imposed by your imagination. We even make the Cactus stencil in a range of sizes, so you can find just the right size for your project. Available sizes include: 6” x 6” 8” x 8” 12” x 12” 15” x 15” 20” x 20” 25” x 25” 30” x 30” 35” x 35” Combine the various available sizes with the versatility of where this stencil can be painted, and you have something truly remarkable. As long as you select the right paint for the medium, you can paint on surfaces such as walls, glass, concrete, paper, metal, wood, and canvas. Choose the colors that work best for the project you have in mind, secure the stencil flat to the surface, and paint. It's that simple. The best part is that our Cactus stencil is 100% reusable. Just wash the stencil in warm, soapy water and tuck it away for the next time you need it. Just beware that once you start stenciling, you won't want to stop, so make sure you don't tuck the Cactus stencil too far away.

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.