Monday, October 27, 2014

Fun with Stencils and a GIVEAWAY

Who doesn't have fun with stencils?  Here is a technique that I learned somewhere from someone that I can't remember now.  Suffice to say I did not come up with it on my own.  I do use it a lot, though.
You will need:
  • Rubbing alcohol or alcohol wipes
  • Stencils
  • A painting with more than one layer of paint.

Stencil Girl is a great source of artist-designed stencils. Cecilia Swatton was in my workshop at the Book Arts Roundtable, and gave me some of her stencils to offer as a giveaway.  

Look at the Shop By Artist page for a who's who in the stencil design world.

Artistcellar is another excellent source of stencils, stamps, and other art-making tools and materials.

Both Artistcellar and Stencilgirl have provided me with the stencils I share with my workshop participants, as has Julie Fei Fan Balzer.    THANKS!  I love 'em; my students love 'em.

The first demo in the video

The second demo in the video

To enter the drawing for the stencils, just comment on this post, identify yourself uniquely, and be prepared to e-mail me if you are a winner.  You must check back on Wednesday, October 29 to see if you are the winner.
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91 comments:

  1. EllenOctober 27, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Yay! I am the first to comment. I would love to win a stencil. Thank you for being so generous
    Greeting from teh Netherlands Ellen

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  2. Sarah AndersonOctober 27, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    lol, I never wash my stencils really either and love the serendipitous marks they produce!
    Sarah A from the UK

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  3. SusanOctober 27, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    That was a cool technique. Thanks for sharing

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  4. maryOctober 27, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    I love this technique...can't wait to try it!

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  5. Karen Stiehl OsbornOctober 27, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Very interesting, thanks for sharing!

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  6. GillOctober 27, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Great technique - thanks!
    I love the scribbled circles stencil!

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  7. Wooded SolitudeOctober 27, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Love the technique. Will try with my acrylic monotypes. Thanks. "Finnegan's Mom"

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  8. Linda KunsmanOctober 27, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    great technique and will def. play with it. Would LOVE to win some stencils-thanks to you and Cecelia for the giveaway!

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  9. Kelly KautzOctober 27, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Can't wait to try this! Does it work on all paints, or only certain kinds?

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    1. Jane DaviesOctober 27, 2014 at 1:15 PM

      Works with acrylic paint. I don't know about others.

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  10. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.October 27, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Can't wait to try this technique! Would love to enter your stencil giveaway. Thank you.

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  11. Adrienne MasonOctober 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks for sharing all of these great techniques. Thanks for your generosity.

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  12. StephanieOctober 27, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Great technique. Would love to win. Stephanie sltresso at hotmail dot com

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  13. Linda MOctober 27, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    I love stencils and now a new way to use them!

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  14. marilynOctober 27, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Deli girl says thanks for the technique. I've used it before but I could use some new and interesting stencils.

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  15. LynnOctober 27, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Rad Nana here, the woman who doesn't have a clue about using stencils! Rubber stamps yes. Stencils, no. I even know who Julie Fei Fan Balzer is and still have never used a stencil in any of my artwork. Am I leading a sheltered life? Hmmmm! Great simple demo. I might be able to handle that ;-)

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  16. UnknownOctober 27, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    i've tried making my own stencils, but i know they won't come close to these.

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  17. Ginny StilesOctober 27, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    I didn't see the deadline for commenting here, Jane but I thought I'd give it a try.
    Stencils are totally fun.

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  18. sueOctober 27, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    yes, thank you, I'd love a new stencil! I do recommend Stencil Girl to the others on this blog.
    Sue from British Columbia

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  19. UnknownOctober 27, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    hey jane--
    would love, love, love to win a stencil--
    thanks for the give away--

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  20. JustaNoteFromJaneOctober 27, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Very cool technique. Love the possibilities with stencils. Jane

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  21. DebbieOctober 27, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    Great technique! I do a similar technique with watercolor paintings. Love the look. Thanks for the chance to win a new stencil!

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  22. GigglesOctober 27, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    Oh thank you so much for this awesome technique!! Looks gorgeous!

    Hugs Giggles

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  23. peegeeOctober 27, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    wow! thanks so much for the demo ,and the giveaway - I'd love to win something.

    paula from new mexico

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  24. Corinna Strümpfler-DegenhardtOctober 27, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    I just love Stencil Girl stencils but they are soooo hard to get in Germany.

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  25. marjolijnOctober 27, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    What a simple way, but with a great result! Especially the stencil in the second video is great. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway. Fingers crossed, because I hope to win one.

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  26. UnknownOctober 27, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    Laughed out loud when you said it was really unlikely you would clean your stencils!

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  27. PennyOctober 27, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Great video, just love stencils and use them a lot. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  28. Victoria October 27, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    Loved the video and the stencils,thanks!

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  29. UnknownOctober 27, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Great technique! I never saw this one before. Does it matter how long the painting layers have been dry?

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  30. Carol RigbyOctober 27, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    I have done that technique using baby wipes before the top layer fully dries. I would love to be in with a chance to win the stencils.

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  31. eggOctober 27, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Jane, I've been enjoying playing with stencils with some good results, I love Julie's stencils, and have a few others as well. Now after watching the video, I have yet another technique to use, thanks to you. I so much appreciate your sharing your experese with us and expanding our knowledge!

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  32. JoanneOctober 27, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Wow love this technique thanks for the chance to win

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  33. UnknownOctober 27, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    Hi jane! Thanks for being so generous in showing your techniques. I love to watch you paint, and love your work! I would love to win a stencil~
    Karen, Portland, OR

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  34. AnonymousOctober 27, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    stencil novitiate, thank you

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  35. trish quiltyOctober 27, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    I would so love to win the stencils..that is an amazing technique.

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  36. Sylvia MurdochOctober 27, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    I love, love stencils.

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  37. UnknownOctober 27, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    I will try this. More stencils would be nice....
    Thanks,mad always for sharing your techniques.

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  38. CeciliaOctober 27, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    Thank you, Jane!
    Anyone interested in seeing more stencil-using techniques, please check my blogs -- http://heartworkbycecilia.blogspot.com and http://ceciliaswatton.blogspot.com. Enjoy!

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  39. UnknownOctober 27, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    Thanks for the stencil idea! I LOVE stencils! Can't wait to try it.

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  40. Dee SpillaneOctober 27, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Hi, every time it see your updates in my mail I get excited to see what you are up to. This looks great on your paintings. I am so happy I follow you. If I win I am Dee Spillane

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  41. iHannaOctober 27, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    I own way to few stencils, and nooo such cool ones.

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  42. Leslie GerstmanOctober 27, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Great tool to add to stencil arsenal!
    Gets more interesting very quickly!
    Leslie Gerstman

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  43. MelvaOctober 27, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Love the video. You give us all such great ideas for our work . Thank you.

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  44. Wendy WatsonOctober 27, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    Fantastic video . . . . love the idea of going back through the layers. All I need now are some bold stencils!

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  45. Geri deGruyOctober 27, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    I love your videos! And the stencils.

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  46. MarilynOctober 27, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    Love the effect that it makes!! I'll have to try this. I like to try ideas too, especially the ones you show us on this site!!

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  47. Susan GantzOctober 27, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    sign me up. I figure I improve my chances of winning if I enter. I treasure the shell you gave me from a recent beach walk.

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  48. caraOctober 27, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    love this and great stencils

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  49. Joanne SOctober 27, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Gee, I always have to do this twice. I wonder where the message goes, I know I have seen you do this, but I have yet to really play with the technique. I imagine that the effect is also determined by the freshness of the paint. I will try it out. Thanks Jane

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    1. Joanne SOctober 27, 2014 at 7:49 PM

      Oh, and since I saw another Joanne I can be the Joanne from Kansas City.

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  50. VickiRossArtOctober 27, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    So cool! Would love to be gifted a stencil...love traci's work. Am taking an online class from her now, in fact!

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  51. kathy sandellOctober 27, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Can not have too many stencils, right? Thanks, kathyfromwestlinn

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  52. Sharon Lynn Williams Fine ArtOctober 27, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    I love working with stencils -please enter me in your giveaway, and thanks!

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  53. UnknownOctober 27, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    Thanks for sharing this technique Jane. Another great way to use stencils I love!

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  54. SoonymaryOctober 27, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    will be trying this...it looks great. Soonymary from Queensland

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  55. JENNY MEADOctober 27, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Love the subtractive painting with stencils technique. And thanks for the give away. Jenny from Bellingham.

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  56. helenekOctober 27, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    I just discovered your blog and website. What a great stencil technique. I can't wait to try it.
    Helene from Long Island

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  57. DebbiOctober 27, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    I am just starting to understand how I can use stencils in my work. Love the technique in the video! I plan to try it tomorrow.

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  58. BetsyOctober 27, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    I really love using stencils with Gelli printing, now I'll try in my layered work too

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  59. BlaizOctober 27, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    If this is a repeat, I apologize. My first try isn't displaying for me.

    I'm lusting after the Traci Bautista circle stencil, but the $14 price tag is too high for me.

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  60. Miss IowaOctober 27, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    Love the take-away look! It's a great way to add a light spot after layering a bunch of colors. From the one, the only...Miss Iowa.

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  61. Beth MOctober 27, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    I have to try this! I'd love a chance to win some stencils. Thanks!
    Beth from Rumney

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  62. Dorit ElishaOctober 27, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    very very cool. Can't wait to try it!

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  63. Judy SheaOctober 27, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    Good JuJu here (Judy Shea).. You know how I feel about Jane Davies... THE BEST!!! Love your art and taking workshops with you. Love stencils and this technique. Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  64. Nicole AustinOctober 28, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    I love this technique! stencils are my favorite thing to work with these days--i use them on everything!

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  65. Rita MontgomeryOctober 28, 2014 at 1:37 AM

    I love this technique and have used it several times. I met Traci Bautista at her shop and watched her make some hot glue stencils...very cool. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  66. rosOctober 28, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    love what you did with the stencils thanks for the video thanks for the chance to win a stencil

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  67. Queen EstherOctober 28, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    I love working with stencils , the more the merrier !
    using the alcohol wipe to remove helping to expose the layer beneath the surface adds depth to the layering. always fun!

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  68. Beverley BairdOctober 28, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Loved the video and the technique! Great giveaway!

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  69. robin metzlerOctober 28, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    I love working with stencils and I love the way you inspire us to use them! Thanks for the opportunity for us to add to our stash! Robin Rae from Green Bay

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  70. Briards2October 28, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Love this technique. Easy and no new products. Yay!

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  71. dinnyOctober 28, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Never tried that technique and I must. Thanks for being a constant source of inspiration.
    -dinny

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  72. AnonymousOctober 28, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Thanks for a chance to win ... I love stencils and I loved your technique (as always!).

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  73. TriciaOctober 28, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Interesting technique. I wonder if the paint needs to be fairly fresh for it to work?
    Would love to win!

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  74. Trish BeeOctober 28, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Great video, I will have to try that! Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway x

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  75. RachelOctober 28, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Yay for a new video!!
    Rae-Loe from Omaha

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  76. UnknownOctober 28, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Great technique. Love your work 😊! Miriah M. From Spokane

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  77. Anika StarmerOctober 28, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    You know, I've never really worked with stencils before, but would love to try them out! Looks fun!

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  78. Jo MurrayOctober 28, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    I'll be giving that a go! Cecilia has some wonderful designs. I could certainly use her stencils.

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  79. FarStarrOctober 28, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    I always love your videos! I've done this technique on magazine pages too to remove the ink...fun stuff! Thanks for the chance to win...
    Mandy Fariello

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  80. UnknownOctober 28, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    Beautiful results. Another great video. Thanks for the chance to win much needed stencils.

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  81. trish quiltyOctober 28, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    what a thrill to possibly win wonderful stencils. Thanks Jane.

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  82. mbchettiOctober 28, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Thanks for sharing the technique and the chance to win..... mbchetti

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  83. Helen Percy LystraOctober 28, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    LOL, I was feeling guilty for not washing my stencils.... no more. Thanks for sharing the technique and a chance to win... Helzabeth

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  84. GrandmaOctober 28, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    Thanks for the great workshop at AVA on Friday....would love to win some stencils...Nancy K

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  85. LeighOctober 28, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    So neat to watch and I love those stencils! Thank you for a chance to win! Leigh in VA

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  86. Jo ReimerOctober 28, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    I love using stencils. Jo Rei

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  87. UnknownOctober 28, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    Love using stencils and love seeing what you can do with them, - Judy Applegarth

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  88. UnknownOctober 29, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    Love your composition and use of color. thanks for all your inspiration.

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