24th Jun 2026
There's nothing more disappointing than screen printing a shirt and pulling your new work of art out of the wash for the first time to find half of it has disappeared or faded. Screen printing is…
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27th May 2026
We get a lot of questions in our Ikonart Crafters Facebook Group about the best way to dry Ikonart stencils. We have tested multiple different ways and which way you end up choosing will dep…
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28th Apr 2026
The best way to keep your stencils (and pre-exposed film) in top condition is to store them properly. This will help ensure that your stencils are flat and protected when they're not in use. In this p…
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11th Mar 2026
Wondering how small of a font your Ikonart stencil can hold? Or how thin of a line you can really use before details start to break down? That is exactly why running a print test is so helpful. When y…
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25th Feb 2026
If you have ever finished weeding an intricate vinyl stencil and thought, “That took forever,” you are not alone. I recently saw a post in a Facebook craft group where someone shared a bea…
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15th Jan 2026
One of the best parts of having an Ikonart Custom Stencil Kit is that it is not limited to one “type” of craft project. Our Ikonart community is constantly testing new surfaces, new techni…
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17th Dec 2025
When it comes to making stencils using a laser printer with the Ikonart Custom Stencil Kit, the quality of your artwork and laser film positive makes a big difference in how the final stencil will tur…
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10th Dec 2025
When it comes to making stencils using an inkjet printer with the Ikonart Custom Stencil Kit, the quality of your artwork and inkjet film positive makes a big difference in how the final stencil will…
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3rd Dec 2025
Exposing your Ikonart Stencil Film and Ikonart Textile Film works by using something dark to block the UV light from the exposure stand, hardening the areas of the film that aren't blocked and leaving…
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21st Nov 2025
The great thing about using the Ikonart Stencil films and products is that you aren't restricted to using one brand of paint or paste. You can use a wide variety of paints, pastes, inks and more with…
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22nd Oct 2025
Looking to DIY a bunch of can koozies in a row for a wedding, gift, or event? Can koozies are small, fast, and perfect for batch printing with Ikonart reusable mesh stencils. This guide walks you thro…
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24th Sep 2025
When stenciling with your Ikonart Custom Stencil Kit, a crisp edge is the difference between a homemade project and a professional finish. Bleed happens when paint or ink sneaks under the stencil, but…
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