What is a stencils?

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What is a stencils?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: A 'stencil' is usually a simple picture cut out of cardboard, plastic or special film (as in silk-screen printing) that you can re-use, to make a decorative border on your wall, on fabric, or for sign-making. Usually you lay or tape the stencil in place, then apply paint. WHere the material is cut out, the paint adheres to the desired surface. You end up with a design that usually doesn't have too much detail.