How to Make Multi Layered Stencil Art

Method 1 of 4: Preparation

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   Make two copies of the photograph or drawing of your choice. It will be easier to find lighter and darker values if you make the copies black and white

Method 2 of 4: First Stencil

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   Using the first copy of the photo or drawing of your choice, find the darkest values in your drawing or picture.
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   Outline the shadows and fill them in with the black marker.
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   Connect any shadows that seem to connect in the photo or drawing.
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   Tape a plastic sheet over the copy.
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   Place these on top of a cutting mat.
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   Use your X-Acto knife to trace over the dark shapes you have picked out.
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   Remove these cut pieces from the plastic sheet.
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   Un-tape the copy of the photo or drawing from the plastic sheet.
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   Label this sheet DARK.