How to Make Reusable Stencils with Silhouette Designs or SVGs

Making stencils for wood signs with Silhouette CAMEO is pretty straightforward and easy. There's only one problem with all of the cuttable materials (vinyl, stencil material, laminate sheets, paper, freezer paper): they all create single use stencils that require either a transfer tape/paper or hand placing.

But I recently discovered how to make custom DIY reusable stencils - with no cutting, no weeding, and no transfer tape - with my Silhouette designs and SVGs! 

The Ikonart Custom Stencil Making Kit is literally a game changer for sign makers and screen printers.  I am not only going to show you how to use this awesome kit AND I have a 15% off Ikonart coupon code (SILSCHOOL) for you if you decide to "need" to add this to your craft tool belt! 

How to Make Custom Reusable Screen Print Stencils for Shirts with Ikonart Textile Film

Making custom reusable screen print stencils for shirts and other textile fabrics has never been easier...and you can do it all at home!

The Ikonart Textile Film is the secret. I've been showing you how to use the Ikonart Stencil Making Kit to make reusable stencils for signs, but you can also use it to mesh screen stencils. 

Reusable Stencil Sheets with Silhouette Studio and Ikonart (Multiple Stencil Hack)

I have finally figured out how to make reusable stencils with Silhouette Studio thanks to Ikonart Stencil System.  

And I have a hack for you that's going to let you make multiple stencils out of each reusable stencil sheet...even if they're made at different times!

How to Use Laser Printer Sheets for Stencils When You Have Inkjet Printer

If you got an Ikonart Stencil Kit and you now have a pack of inkjet or laser printer sheets that aren't compatible with your printer - all is not lost. 

If you have an inkjet printer, like I do, you can actually use the laser printer sheets that came with it to make custom reusable stencils. Read on for how to use the Ikonart Laser Sheets for stencils even if you don't have a laser printer (and same goes for inkjet!)...and how to save 15% off anything on the Ikonart site!

How to Etch on Slate (Video)

Ever wonder how to etch on slate coasters, a plaque or a cheese or cutting board? It's really actually very easy! 

In this tutorial I'll show you how to use Armor Etch to etch on slate in just a few quick steps! 

How to Use Torch Paste Gel: Wood Burning Stencils Tutorial

If you've never used torch paste gel to wood burn stencil designs you're about to have your mind blown!

I've done several wood burning with singe pen and Silhouette CAMEO tutorials in the past, but woodburning paste takes it another step further by allowing you to wood burn items that won't fit in the Silhouette CAMEO like wood canvas, frames or wood blocks. Read on for how to use torch paste gel to wood burn with stencils! 

How to Wood Burn Wooden Spoons (and Make Them Food Safe!)

Wood burning on wooden spoons is actually really easy to do..and you can make them food safe! 

Using vinyl stencils or silk screen reusable stencils made with Ikonart and torch paste you can make beautiful custom wood burned wooden spoons! 

How to Use Torch Paste with a Heat Press for Wood Burning

A few weeks ago I shared how to use torch paste gel with wood burning stencils using either a heat gun or heat press.

Wow...I didn't realize this was such a mind blowing statement because it literally says on the wood burning gel (albeit in size 5 font) you can use 400 degree heat press.  Anyway...I figured it was time to show you how to use a heat press with torch paste gel for your wood burning signs.  

How to Make and Paint Layered Stencils

If you love the look of those crisp paint lines on a stenciled design, then check out how to make and paint layered stencils - which take stencils to a whole new level! 

In this tutorial we'll share how to turn an SVG into a layered stencil in Silhouette Studio. 

Silhouette Tutorials, Tips & More! (July Wrap Up)

You guys...is it really the end of July??  I swear I say this every month but how did that happen?  We've been having so much fun here at Silhouette School that I blink and the month's over and it's time for another Silhouette tutorial wrap up.

In July I shared a bunch of free cut files in the Freebie Friday series, we had TONS of fun with the new Ikonart Reusable Stencil System, Silhouette Studio released some new and improved features in it's open beta version, lots of tips and tricks to help you with your machine and more I am missing!

Silhouette Tips, Tutorials & More! (August Wrap Up)

Anyone know where August went? I don't know, but wow it flew by!

I can't believe we are a day away from September. Schools are getting back in session - unlike this one which is always in session! 

Roland BN-20A: Introducing the New (More Affordable) All-In-One Print and Cut Vinyl Machine (First Look Video)

If printing and cutting vinyl stickers aka multi color, no layer vinyl decals is on your wishlist - Roland just announced the brand new 20" Roland BN-20A print and cut machine for at home use and I have one of the very first of these print and cut machines! 

Just like the Uninet iColor 560 White Toner printer and Ikonart Reusable Stencil Kit, this desktop ecosolvent print-and-cut machine fills a need that many Silhouette hobby-crafters-turned-small-business-owners find themselves in need of for faster production and growth with a small footprint for at home use and a lower-than-commercial-price tag. 

Free Silhouette Design: Currently Avoiding Housework (Commercial Use Available)

Freebie time again here at Silhouette School! 

And well, anyone else avoiding housework? This week's freebie allows you to let everyone know. 

Free Silhouette Design: Crazy Cat Lady (Commercial Use Available)

It seems like every time I turn around it's time for Freebie Friday here on Silhouette School.

I'm not complaining because who doesn't love Friday...and a freebie? 

Free Silhouette Design: My Blessings are Many (Commercial Use Avaliable)

Here we are with the last Freebie Friday of 2021!! 

And this is one that is perfect to end the year on...or start the new year with!

21 Silhouette Tutorials, Tips and More (October Wrap Up)

If you're looking for 21 of the Best Silhouette Tutorials on the web..you've found them! 

We've been having so much fun here at Silhouette School that I blink and the month's over and it's time for another Silhouette tutorial wrap up.

Free Silhouette Design: All You Need Is Love & Football (Commercial Use Available)

It's Freebie Friday and this week I have a design for any football fan out there!

Fall is around the corner which can only mean one thing...football season is officially here! College, professional and even the kids are playing! 

Free Silhouette Design: Your Life is a Story (Commercial Use Available)

It's Friday and that means it's Freebie Friday here at Silhouette School!

I thought this was a great design to share this week. To remind us all to make those memories to make sure your story is the best one! 

How to Make Reusable Stencils with Your Silhouette and a $20 Laminator

If you're looking for a way to make reusable stencils for wood signs - this money saving trick for making stencils you can paint, rinse and repeat is a good one! 

Keep reading for the full game-changing tutorial that requires nothing more than your Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait and a $20 Amazon laminator.  

Silhouette School Craft Room and Home Office Tour

When you do what I do running a craft education business -  creating content, testing products, review products, and providing education on equipment - you tend to have a lot of "stuff."  In my case, stuff is printers, machines, heat presses...just stuff. 

I get questions almost every time I do a Facebook Live about pretty much anything visible in the camera shot. So today I figured I'd take you an office and craft room tour and provide a little behind the scene look at how my dream space came to be. 

Everything is linked so you can grab whatever it is you're wondering about!