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    Home » Crafts » How To: use negative vinyl as a stencil

    How To: use negative vinyl as a stencil

    Published by Gail | Published August 10, 2013 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    voila!

    I showed you last week how I made a logo for the rear window of my car. When I weeded that vinyl, I was left with a negative piece.

    To keep it safe, I removed it from the slick paper, then set it aside with the sticky side up. I then removed the oodles and boodles and placed them on some slick paper while I worked on the logo for the car.

     

     

    using the negative vinylI do stenciling all the time, so I simply picked this up from where I laid it, and placed it on the board, then I replaced all the oodles and boodles. I didn’t use any transfer tape.

    I have a better way to stencil now! You can see a video with my step by step instructions in my post Repurposed Pallet Coffee Cup Rack.

     

    pounce paint on the stencilMy method of choice is daubing with a sponge applicator. I find it works best for me.

     

    remove the vinylPretty much as soon as I get finished daubing, I remove the negative portion of the vinyl.

     

    remove the oodles and boodlesThen I let the oodles and boodles dry slightly before I remove them with the Silhouette pick. I use to use tweezers, but their pick is so much easier!

     

    rustic wooden sign My Repurposed Life

    Now I have a great sign to use at my shows. It looks huge in this picture—it is long, but it’s only 5.5 inches wide.

    Silhouette August Promo

    If you’ve always wanted a Silhouette, now is a great time to buy one. They are having a great sale through August 14, 2013.

    (1) Silhouette Portrait™, 2 rolls of vinyl (frosted and white) and 1 roll of transfer paper: $129.99

    (2) Silhouette CAMEO®, 2 rolls of vinyl (chalkboard and white) and 1 roll of transfer paper: $269.99

    (3) Buy one get one free deals on all Silhouette vinyl (Including chalkboard, stencil and transfer paper)

    To get to the site, use this Silhouette link. I realize you can use many different promotional codes to get this deal, but of course I hope you help support MRL by using the code REPURPOSED.

    Which project do you like better? the logo on the window? or the painted sign?

     

    gail

    disclaimer: I am an affiliate for Silhouette America. By purchasing items using the code REPURPOSED, you help support My Repurposed Life, thank you!

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    1. Sharon Goodson

      August 24, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      I have a cricut machine. I'm not familiar with the Silhoutte. Could you expain how it works and what it does?

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.net

        August 24, 2013 at 6:12 pm

        Sharon,

        There are so many things the Silhouette can do! Check out these projects https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/silhouette-projects-2

        If after you look at those and you have any specific questions, just let me know--I'm here to help!

        gail

    2. Ann @ Not Just Signs

      August 13, 2013 at 10:17 am

      Great sign...I need to make one for my booth! Looks fabulous!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.net

        August 13, 2013 at 11:29 am

        thanks Ann!

        great etsy shop you have!

        gail

    3. kirby carespodi

      August 10, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      I have a similar sign for my booth! I won't lie...I would love to have my website on my car. It would make me feel like I was in business! When is your next show?

      Reply
    4. girlfromwva

      August 10, 2013 at 10:50 am

      love how your sign turned out!

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    5. Sylvia

      August 10, 2013 at 10:12 am

      Happy Weekend! I like them both. I agree with Terri, you are the best at making vinyl signs and don't waste anything. Any way of knowing how many people visit your site after seeing your addy on your car?

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.net

        August 10, 2013 at 11:18 am

        Sylvia,

        No, they would come through as direct traffic. Perhaps someone will leave me a comment. (hopefully NOT about my driving) hahaha

        gail

    6. Terri

      August 10, 2013 at 9:02 am

      You rock the ability to make signs with vinyl...you always make it look so simple. I can usually do the easy, one liners...but anything beyond that is a challenge!

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    7. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      August 10, 2013 at 8:37 am

      Love, love, love your new sign! Happy weekend Gail!

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