Custom apparel stands out in a crowd, and stencils make personalizing garments accessible even for beginners. Stencil1’s single‑image stencils include an eclectic mix of motifs—animal silhouettes, graffiti symbols, musical icons, skulls, nautical themes and more. The company points out that their durable Mylar designs are washable and reusable and can be applied to surfaces ranging from t‑shirts and…
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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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Upcycling old furniture is both eco‑friendly and rewarding, and stenciling provides a quick path to dramatic transformations. Stencil1’s furniture gallery explains that stencils make customizing furniture simple and creative, adding stylish patterns that refresh old dressers, nightstands and other décor pieces. Because their stencils are available in various sizes—from mini motifs to large patterns—you can update…
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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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