1/8/2021 0 Comments Why stenciling sucksThat's right, this first blog post is going to be about why stenciling sucks. Isn't that ironic? (cue Alanis Morissette). But bear with me here. You see, in my mind honesty is important. We've all seen those neatly edited video's of seemingly perfect crafters who show you just how easy it is to create these amazing DIY projects that look like, well, perfect. You know, the ones you imagine making yourself and showing off to your friends, and they'll go like, "Wow, you actually MADE that?! That's amazing!" I hate to burst your bubble here, but stenciling isn't always that easy. Actually, chances are that if you're just starting, you'll find that stenciling can be quite frustrating - at times, that is. Here's the thing, like with most new projects you'll take on in life, you'll find that there's a learning curve. There's going to be projects that don't turn out the way you wanted. There's going to be smudged edges now and again, and I'm here to tell that that's okay. To be honest, when I first started stenciling I was scared. I'm not a perfectionist, but I'm one of those people who want to do things right the first time around - it has to be perfect regardless of the fact that I'm a novice at this. So instead of doing it, I procrastinate. It took me forever to make my first stencil (my husband was making the stencils long before I was) and when I finally made one I didn't use it. I was afraid that it wouldn't turn out the way I'd hoped. So I found excuse after excuse for why I couldn't do my project right now... I've read online about issues other people were having using stencils and instead of reading on to the advice they were given I was just turned off. Here's where I made a huge mistake. I forgot that when you're trying out something new there's always going to be a learning curve. And that's why when I finally did stencil for the first time and it smudged ever so slightly, I thought, " well, stenciling sucks." Why am I telling you all this? Because I wanted to let you know that if you're hesitating just like I was you're not alone. Trying something new can be scary or super exciting, or both, depending on your personality. The anticipation when you peel the stencil off for the first time and you get to see the result for you efforts is when most people either get hooked or never try again. I'm here to remind you that either way, things don't always go to the way we planned. And this is exactly the reason I decided to start a blog (and yes, this is my first blog ever and that's a whole other learning curve for me). This blog is meant for you and me both to explore all things silkscreens. They're so versatile and can be used in so many different ways and I get so many questions about them, which I hope to be able to answer here. I'll be testing and learning right here with you and share with you my tips and tricks along the way, as well as any mistakes and fails, so you can learn from my mistakes and my successes alike. Corny as it may sound, I do believe that sharing is caring. And I'm here to share my knowledge with you. Happy crafting! Mariette
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AuthorHi, I'm Mariette. I love crafting and make custom reusable silkscreen stencils, which I sell on our Etsy shop - SmartScreenStencils. ArchivesCategories |