stencilling
Cut-out pattern transfer
Stencilling is the technique of applying paint, ink, or dye through cutout patterns to create repeated designs on a surface.
The method has been used for centuries to decorate walls, furniture, and fabric: She spent the weekend stencilling a border around the nursery.
Also spelled stenciling.
Shape removed from material
- maskingConcealing by covering
- airbrushCompressed-air paint sprayer
- pounceSudden attack leap
- registrationFormal recording of participation
bridge · island · negative · positive · overlay · dabbing · stippling · sponging
Illegal surface markings
- spraypaintPressurized pigment in cans
- muralsLarge wall paintings
- wheatpasteStarch-based adhesive
- aerosolMist in gas
tagging · stickers · subway · underpass · concrete · urban · vandal · guerrilla
Raising designs from surfaces
- screenprintingInk-through-mesh reproduction method
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- fabricWoven or knit material
- furnitureMovable room objects
signage · lettering · numbering · labeling · quilting · scrapbooking · journaling · cake decorating
Summary of key elements
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- shapeExternal outline of something
- guideLeader or instruction book
- tracingCopying by following lines
alphabet · number · symbol · logo · monogram · portrait · animal · botanical
cutout
Shape removed from material
registration · bridge · island · negative · positive · overlay · dabbing · stippling · sponging · blending
graffiti
Illegal surface markings
- spraypaintPressurized pigment in cans
- muralsLarge wall paintings
- wheatpasteStarch-based adhesive
aerosol · tagging · stickers · subway · underpass · concrete · urban · vandal · guerrilla · anonymous
embossing
Raising designs from surfaces
- screenprintingInk-through-mesh reproduction method
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- fabricWoven or knit material
furniture · signage · lettering · numbering · labeling · quilting · scrapbooking · journaling · cake decorating · face painting
outline
Summary of key elements
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- shapeExternal outline of something
- guideLeader or instruction book
tracing · alphabet · number · symbol · logo · monogram · portrait · animal · botanical · architectural
mylar
Thin reflective polyester sheet
plastic · brass · vinyl · freezer paper · cardboard · transparency · kraft · laminate · polyester · reusable
motif
Recurring thematic element
damask · paisley · border · repeat · tessellation · mandala · tribal · arabesque · lattice · scroll
stencillingfreehand drawing
Art made without guides
freehand · sketching · finger painting · doodling · action painting
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