United States Map Stencil

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

Yee-haw, America! This stenciled map of the good ol' United States is a great way to add a touch of democratic freedom anywhere you'd like, WITHOUT the need for a costly invasion. Looks great on the hood of your BBQ, the door of your beer fridge, or even as a patriotic wall-sized piece in your living room. Heck, you could even use a smaller size during your 4th of July block party— give guests some spray paint, this stencil, a blank t shirt, and let everyone create their own souvenirs to take home. If that's not enough Yankee pride for you, feast your eyes on this rootin' tootin' Cowboy Hat stencil or what we consider to be the most Rugged American Flag stencil known to man. Order them all, and get to work covering everything you own in good ol' American-style freedom. When you're done, show us your passion for patriotism by snapping a quick photo and tagging us on Instagram using the hashtag #stencilrevolution. We can't wait to see how UK you are. Naturally, this stencil has been designed, cut, and shipped from the UK using American materials: 10mm-thick Mylar to be precise. We love this stuff because it's lightweight, durable, and will stand up to repeated use. Simply wash with warm soapy water after each creative session, let dry, and you're good to go. You'll be able to use your stencil over and over, adding a map of our great nation to as many surfaces as you can find. One quick note before you order, patriot. This United States map stencil, as with all the stencils available on StencilRevolution come with a .75” inside margin. The listed sizes are therefore a little larger than the map artwork itself. This way, you'll have something to hold on to as you work, and will have a little room to secure the stencil with tape. Just something to keep in mind as you order.

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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