Multi-layer stencil using the GIMP for preparation

For this stencil, I took a hopefully public image from the internet, and did some googling for "multi layer stencil gimp". One of the better pages was this one - although I certainly used others.

Below are some pictures of the process, and the result -

First was the black layer, which was basically a simple silhouette. Unfortunately I don't seem to have a photo of it. I have gimp file still if anyone is interested.

Then was a dark grey layer

Whilst the dark grey ink was drying -

and the dark grey stencil after removing it -

Now applying the light grey paint -

Whilst the light grey ink was drying -

And the result -



The photo doesn't really do it justice - I think as the paper I applied the stencil on was a bit shiny. I'm quite happy with how it looks.

Lessons learned

- Natural shapes like this are easier to cut that straight lines (from the first stencil).
- Multi layer stencils are quite forgiving.
- The stencil adhesive/freezer paper is really a must. This should be the last one I do with regular copy paper.
- The foam brush is easier to work with than a foam roller, and the result is fine, even with large single coloured areas.