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How many of you have a collection of brass stencils still in your stash?
I have a binder full waiting for me to show them so luv again.
Over the years as I condensed, purged and re-organized my craft supplies I could not bring myself to part with the collection.
Now is not the time to play with them, but I added them to my list of 2022 Projects & Techniques.
Do you still use them? What mediums do you use?.
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I had quite a nice collection of these that I used for dry embossing with a light box; I'm not sure if they came with me when we moved, but you've got me thinking about looking for them!
I had quite a nice collection of these that I used for dry embossing with a light box; I'm not sure if they came with me when we moved, but you've got me thinking about looking for them!
Come to think about I still have a big light box up in the closet as well.
I have them. I love them. They were why I changed how I store stencils. I used to have them in a photo album which was how the former owner of Dreamweaver suggested but unless you have a lot of smaller albums they get too heavy for me. She is a cool lady BTW.
Also light box...also layered stencil stuff...would be good for pastes.
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I couldn’t bring myself to part with mine, either. I also bought a light box to use with them but now mostly use that to trace images in my Bible.
Lately, I’ve used them (the stencils) more for tracing designs onto a projects. The ones I have include multiple small designs, so they don’t appeal for ink blending or with pastes. But I suppose they might be a good choice for a tag element on a card… hmmm. Thanks for making me reconsider!
When I got my first Cuttlebug I took a class at our local LSS.......they demonstrated techniques on it and the Big Shot. One of them was using brass stencils. I remember the words/letters needed to be facing downward but I never did try it and don't remember the rest. One of those things that has been on the "someday" list.
I have some and did grab out one to use quite recently. My lightbox (quite expensive) was moved off the shelf in case it fell and now it is at one end of my space covered up - maybe need to pull out both in 2022.
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When I got my first Cuttlebug I took a class at our local LSS.......they demonstrated techniques on it and the Big Shot. One of them was using brass stencils. I remember the words/letters needed to be facing downward but I never did try it and don't remember the rest. One of those things that has been on the "someday" list.
Good idea... I think using the rubber mat under the paper will make a good impression.
I have a binder and a light box too :mrgreen: the other thing I have done with mine is smooshed pigment ink through the holes with finger daubers and then filled over that color with transparent embossing paste and then sprinkled glitter over that. ( its really cool looking when dry) the stencils are much deeper than the plastic ones.
I have a binder and a light box too :mrgreen: the other thing I have done with mine is smooshed pigment ink through the holes with finger daubers and then filled over that color with transparent embossing paste and then sprinkled glitter over that. ( its really cool looking when dry) the stencils are much deeper than the plastic ones.
This was a favorite technique of mine back in the day. I think I'll try it for some Christmas cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
I too have a collection of the brass stencils, but I don't think I have ever used them. Thanks everyone for ideas on using them so maybe I'll try soon. I can see the star shape one on a Christmas card.
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Yes, please, bring back this topic and any ideas for uses in 2022. I would love to make use of the "never used" ones I own. They are the very small image ones and other than tags didn't know what to do with them. I did use a few on the back of mailing envelopes as decoration, kind of like a fake wax seal look only on the envelope flap only.
I just went thru mine and reorganized them. I used to keep them in a couple of recipe boxes but they were heavy and I was afraid they would get bent. I sorted them and put them in those photo organizers that are roughly 4x6x1 with labels on them. I love using them with paste, but use them many ways. I have 2 or 3 books Lynell Harlow (the former owner of Dreamweavers) wrote on ways to use them and browse through them when my creativity needs a jump start.
I very recently discarded my overloaded storage binder, then filed the stencils with/in the stamp box where I would most likely use it. Example: Christmas images with similar Christmas stamps. Yes, I still have and occasionally use my light table!
Out of sight out of mind, so I hope by coming across the stencils more often (as I open random stamp cases) will motivate me to USE THEM. I always did enjoy the outcome.
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I recently completed a major purge and reorganization of craft supplies. After going through my binder of brass stencils and removing those that I would use I finally let them go. The keepers are filed away with my plastic stencils by theme. I know I'll use them with pastes to create focal points.
I recently completed a major purge and reorganization of craft supplies. After going through my binder of brass stencils and removing those that I would use I finally let them go. The keepers are filed away with my plastic stencils by theme. I know I'll use them with pastes to create focal points.
I had a lot of brass stencils. I let them go several years ago. I kind of regretted it, especially when stenciling made a “comeback”. I realized that if I had that collection now they would be dated and not my style. I have two brass stencils now. They are timeless favorites. I keep them in with my plastic stencils too.
I have a binder and a light box too :mrgreen: the other thing I have done with mine is smooshed pigment ink through the holes with finger daubers and then filled over that color with transparent embossing paste and then sprinkled glitter over that. ( its really cool looking when dry) the stencils are much deeper than the plastic ones.
Stacy,
I had read your technique a few weeks ago and never tried it. I finally pulled out a never before used brass stencil and tried it your way. All I can say is WOW!!!! It is awesome! I will be using a lot more this way. Thank you for the new way of using my stencils!!!! Jill
I plan on using my texture mediums on the stencils I kept in my inventory, esp the pots. I have an idea in mind for them. I'm just not there yet, lol...
I have a binder and a light box too :mrgreen: the other thing I have done with mine is smooshed pigment ink through the holes with finger daubers and then filled over that color with transparent embossing paste and then sprinkled glitter over that. ( its really cool looking when dry) the stencils are much deeper than the plastic ones.
Hmm, I might have to try this technique. I have some gorgeous brass stencils and a light box that has never been used (stored in the garage). Maybe I need to pull it out, and revisit my brass stencils again.
Karen
Bohodiva, this could me made into a challenge in the "Ways To Use It" Challenge Forum.I have a few brass stencils & you all have given me some new ideas about how to use them, thanks. I had neve thought about using embossing paste or glitter gel on them before. I plan to try that.
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I too have a collection of the brass stencils, but I don't think I have ever used them. Thanks everyone for ideas on using them so maybe I'll try soon. I can see the star shape one on a Christmas card.
Joining the conversation with a big "me too'!! Have lots of brass stencils and my trusty old lightbox too... Did use a couple with embossing paste and that worked out well. Still wondering why I keep that light box though....LOL!
Joining the conversation with a big "me too'!! Have lots of brass stencils and my trusty old lightbox too... Did use a couple with embossing paste and that worked out well. Still wondering why I keep that light box though....LOL!
I use it to trace things that I can't cut or print that I want to use on a card.
Bohodiva, this could me made into a challenge in the "Ways To Use It" Challenge Forum.I have a few brass stencils & you all have given me some new ideas about how to use them, thanks. I had neve thought about using embossing paste or glitter gel on them before. I plan to try that.
My favorite cards are the ones I made with Dreamweaver brass stencils and embossing paste. It took alot of practice before I got good at it, but soooo worth it! Now i am looking to buy the stencil with ***** willows because i bent mine. Once a brass stencil is bent, it's garbage. Do you have the ***** willow Dreamweaver stencil I can buy?
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Reason: Torlly unfair to delete the most impofrtant part!!!!!
My favorite cards are the ones I made with Dreamweaver brass stencils and embossing paste. It took alot of practice before I got good at it, but soooo worth it! Now i am looking to buy the stencil with ***** willows because I bent mine. Once a brass stencil is bent, it's garbage. Do you have the ***** willow Dreamweaver stencil I can buy?
i NEVER in my 87 years thought ANY word I used would have to to be censored out with stars, especially when the word is the name of a VERY common plant. What is the name of the WOKE person who censors here, and what kind of sickness does she have? I am totally blown away, and outraged! Too bad context does not inform that person who is sick. sick, sick!
I think certain words are automatically censored. Don't think someone is sitting there reading all the posts. The machine doesn't look at context and it doesn't do any good to get upset with a machine. Ask me how I know!
Now Bahb we know you are a wild one with quite the sailor mouth, ROFL. I can’t believe you got censored either. That is crazy bonkers. It’s not a bad word. It is the name of a beautiful Bond girl, a cat and a flower. Even though I have cussed when that particular flowers pollen got in my eyes on a windy day, lol.
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