United States Map Outline Stencil

United States Map Outline Stencil - Reusable - 7.5 MIL (190 Micron) Thick Mylar

This is a United States map stencil with outlines of all 50 states in the USA, created by an American company, using American materials, and all designed, cut, and shipped from within the UK. It honestly does not get any more American than that. Use this United States stencil to show off your love of the States by covering tables, walls, or pretty much any surface you can think of. Really handy if you're creating a travel map that shows everywhere you've been in our great nation. Sidenote: if you're looking for a United States map stencil that isn't broken along state borders, you may want to check out this US Map stencil first. You may even consider getting both and playing with layering specific states on top of the complete United States map in different colors. As with all our stencils, this badboy is built from 10mm-thick real American Mylar: a tough, durable material that stands up to more use and abuse than anything else we've tested. You'll be able to use and reuse your stencil as many times as you'd like, adding a little touch of freedom to any surface you can think of. When you've completed your patriotic duty creative project, simply wash with warm soapy water and let dry for next time. Beats the heck out of those paper stencils you made in school, hey? Order now by selecting from any of the sizing options listed above. If you need a large us map stencil we can accommodate that no problem, our largest size is 55"x35". You'll want to keep in mind however, that the total dimensions include a .75” inside border. That is, the actual United States stencil itself is a little smaller than the sizes listed. This border gives you something to hold on to while you paint and also helps prevents rips and tears from repeated use. Just something to keep in mind as you plan your project.

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.

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