Stencil Guides
Five pillar guides cover the big topics end-to-end. Each links out to focused clusters on specific questions.
Pillar · Design
Tattoo Stencil Design Fundamentals: Line Weight, Bridging, Balance
Learn the design fundamentals that make a tattoo stencil actually work: line weight, bridging for stability, symmetry, simplification, and skin placement scaling.
17 min read
Pillar · Tattoo
Tattoo Artist Stencil Workflow: From Reference to Skin
Complete tattoo stencil workflow for working artists: reference selection, AI conversion, thermal transfer paper choice, skin prep, application, and troubleshooting.
16 min read
Pillar · Craft
Cricut & Silhouette Stencil Guide: Vinyl, Mylar & Cutting Settings
Cut stencils with Cricut and Silhouette: choose vinyl vs mylar, set blade depth and cut speed, weed cleanly, and apply with transfer tape. Step by step.
15 min read
Pillar · Conversion
Photo to Stencil Conversion: From Reference Image to Cut-Ready
Convert photos to stencils using AI tools, vector software, and hand-tracing. Compare approaches, master the workflow, and produce stencils that actually work.
14 min read
Pillar · Materials
Stencil Materials & Printing Guide: Paper, Vinyl, Mylar, Settings
Complete guide to stencil materials and printing: thermal transfer paper, vinyl, mylar, freezer paper, plus printer settings for sharp, durable stencils.
13 min read