I’m excited to share that Stencil1 is now an official vendor for NYC Public Schools, and this week I exhibited at my very first NYCPS Brooklyn & Queens M/WBE & Small Businesses Expo at York College. The event was energetic, dynamic, and inspiring — a full room buzzing with parent coordinators, teachers, vice principals, and principals who are…
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We’re thrilled to share big news: Stencil1 has been awarded a 2025 Neighborhood Business Grant from CitizensNYC! This support helps us bring free, hands-on stencil art events to neighborhoods across New York City in 2025. With the grant, we’ll roll out a series of pop-up stencil workshops—think creative make-and-take projects, upcycled tees and totes, and collaborative mini-murals—designed for students, families,…
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This Halloween, skip the store-bought costume and make something spooky yourself! With a black t-shirt, bleach, fabric paint and Stencil1 Halloween stencils, you can create eerie, one-of-a-kind designs! Watch the Full Tutorial Here
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Looking for free Halloween printables to add to your junk journal, scrapbook, or DIY crafts? You’re in the right place! We’ve created a spooky collection of 10 free printable Halloween designs and a free dancing skeleton stencil SVG you can download and use right away. Download 10 Free Halloween Printables and 1 Free SVG…
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In his op-ed, Ed Roth, the founder of Stencil1, highlights the significant contributions of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy, noting that LGBTQ+ businesses generate over $1.7 trillion in national economic impact. Roth shares his journey of transforming a hobby into a successful business, emphasizing the critical role of digital platforms like Facebook and Instagram…
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Reflecting on an Unforgettable Pride Celebration at Moxy Hotel Chelsea! ✨ What an incredible day it was at Moxy Hotel Chelsea for this year’s Pride celebration! We’re still buzzing from the amazing stencil FX makeup experience, hosted by Xunami Muse. Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought their creativity, energy, and love to…
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