Stencil

usgb/ˈstensl/
noun

A thin sheet of material with a pattern cut out of it, used to produce the design on a surface below by applying pigment through the cut-out holes.

She used a floral stencil to decorate the wall.
Visual representation of "stencil" - A thin sheet of material with a pattern cut out of it, used to produce the design on a surface below by applying pigment through the cut-out holes.

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  • create a stencil
  • use a stencil
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Artistic Tool

Stencils are often used for artistic activities like wall murals or t-shirt printing.

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They decorated the community center using spray paint and stencils.
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Repeated Patterns

Stencils allow you to replicate the same pattern or design multiple times consistently.

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The artist achieved the repeated wave pattern using a custom-made stencil.
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Home Decor

Using stencils in home decoration is popular for creating intricate designs on walls and furniture.

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She updated the old dresser by applying a stencil design on each drawer.
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