Bodyart Stencils Step by Step Stencil Instructions by Laser Cutting Services

Body art stencils help you achieve that temporary tattoo look with ease. Using a layered stencil we can help you avoid time consuming hand painting. You will need spray body glue adhesive to attach stencil to the skin or we can supply stencils with a self adhesive sticky release backing. If layers are built up lightly and with careful repowdering after showering or swimming, stencilled tattoos can last up to 5 days.

• Prepare – Clean the skin with alcohol and then make sure application area is clean and dry.
• Check positioning - Keep backing on (if using) and check positioning on the body.
• Apply stencil – Peel off sticky backing and place on skin, or if a Mylar only stencil, lightly apply a thin coat of Spray Body Glue to the design, allowing 15 secs to become clear and tacky.
• Spray colour – Spray lightly onto the skin. Keeping airbrush 3 – 4” from skin. Apply subsequent light coats building up to desired colour intensity. (If using spray tan check tan can for instructions.)
• Apply shimmer powder or glitter (Optional) – Rub shimmer powder into glue through stencil with a finger or a cotton bud, blowing away any excess. (Very little powder is needed. Only apply enough to have solid coverage, without needing to sweep away much excess.)
• Apply Henna (Optional) – having mixed up henna powder into a paste, following manufacturer’s instructions, hand paint using a stencil brush appropriate to the intricacy of your design.
• Multi-layer – You can repeat above layers for multiple colour or design layers. We provide registration marks to enable design layers to be built up with ease.
• Peel off – Once dry and you have completed all your design or colour intensity layers, peel off the stencil.
• Set design – Puff with talc to set the design and after showering or swimming.
• Clean stencil – Stencil can be cleaned in alcohol or with baby oil. Pat dry do not rub, to protect delicate areas. (Baby oil will remove the stencil from your skin, so ensure only used to clean stencil) (Follow manufacturer’s instructions to clean your airbrush)

If the edges of your tattoo look ragged when you remove the stencil, you have used too much Spray Body Glue. Be sure to spray a thin coat which will ensure best result.

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Nail stencil designs can be applied to either your fingernails or toenails. They are quick and easy to apply. They are a convenient and creative way to achieve a unique and individual look.

• Prepare – Clean and dry your hands and nails.
• Apply base coat – Apply desired nail polish on your fingernails. This can be clear or any colour. Wait until this dries. (This step is optional; you can apply stencils to natural nails).
• Attach stencil – Peel off stencils and attach to all of your nails. Stencil should be stuck on nails as flat as possible. Trim as required.
• Apply stencil polish – Apply a small amount of desired polish on top of the stencil and wait for it to dry. (You can use two or more colours depending on desired effect and chosen design. Repeat step apply stencil polish as many time as desired, waiting for each coat to dry).
• Apply spray glue (Optional) – If adding glitter or jewelled design to your finished coloured design, spray glue through stencil last.
• Peel off – Peel off the stencil from your nails.
• Top coat – Apply a colourless top coat or on your nails to seal and secure the design. (If you have stencilled a jewelled design, assess whether you need a top coat) (If adding individual jewels attach by hand after top coat.)
• Clean stencil – Stencil can be cleaned with alcohol or nail polish remover, taking care to avoid nails!
  

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Hair stencils let you create designs to temporarily apply hair spray paints, glitter or jewels to your hair helping you achieve a new look for a party, disco or wedding. They can be applied to any length of hair and of any colour.

• Test – If possible try a test spray in an unobtrusive area or paper to ascertain distances and spray flow – this will vary, depending on the intricacy of stencil.
• Position – Position stencil lightly over hair. Our hair stencils are made to include a “handle” for ease of positioning.
• Spray – spray with desired shade, colour or spray adhesive.
• Apply shimmer powder or glitter (Optional) – Sprinkle shimmer powder or glitter onto spray adhesive body glue, through stencil with a finger or a cotton bud, blowing away any excess. (Ensure you blow away from hair or face!)
• Apply spray glue (Optional) – If adding glitter or jewelled design to your finished coloured design, spray glue through stencil last.
• Clean stencil – Stencil can be cleaned in alcohol or with baby oil. Pat dry do not rub, to protect delicate areas. (Baby oil will remove the stencil from your skin, so ensure only used to clean stencil).

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