Stencils


Subjects such as entire leaves, leaf skeletons, lace or other flat objects can be used as stencils. Paint or ink is dabbed, spattered or sprayed around these subjects with a sponge, brush, airbrush, etc to produce the final print.



nature printing history
 
suggested reading
direct printing

indirect printing
lithographic method

etching

cyanotype

insect wing printing
using stencils
educational and informational links
business card samples
class handouts