(Part 2) Best products from r/stencils

These and these are my go-to's. I can get 20-30 sprays out of each of these before the paint cakes up too chick to cut out. They're worth the money and 278% better than Acetate. That's a true statistic that I did not just make up off the top of my head.

Make sure to use the respirator when using spray adhesive. That shit is awful for your lungs. I totally agree with you on the cheap airbrush / compressor combo. I'd just like to add that the airbrush should probably be double action, and that I prefer a gravity feed. I got my compressor for 30$ at Harbor freight.

Are you using watered down acrylics too? I saw a bunch of those 2oz craft paint tubes in your vid, how do you like them? I've been using really cheap artist acrylics (like these), but those craft paints are almost certainly more economical.

A sharp blade should make a pretty noticeable difference. I personally like the Olfa knives with the snap off graphics blades.

OLFA 9150US SAC-1 9mm Stainless Steel Auto-Lock Graphics Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BKA6IA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pWx4CbVX51DHK

For smaller multilayer stencils, Inkjet Transparencies or Laser Transparencies work quite well. You can print the stencils directly onto them, layer alignment is easy because they're see-through, and they're quite durable for multiple uses.

Thank you! It's an 11x14" stretched canvas, like these. Most any art shop will carry them

I used cardboard as a medium for quite some time, while its cheap and easy to come by it doesn't absorb the way cool kids like it too. The longer you wait between layers the better. Cotton based shit is tops when you cant be bothered to wait for the layer to dry. Low pressure paint cans such as montana gold make the whole process way more enjoyable but the adhesive you are looking for is Elmers craft bond The cap is the same as rustoleum brand cans, its compact and wont concrete your stencil to the wall

Good start!

The multiple layers look like they're done well, the only thing I would recommend is spray adhesive. Not sure if you used it, or just held it down, but it will work wonders. You lines will be less fuzzy. I use this stuff, when I'm stenciling cotton or canvas.

Here's how I do my work. I keep meaning to update that tutorial, I used cheapo masking tape at the time and the piece bled quite a bit; I use Frogtape these days and, well, the results can be seen in the Chun Li piece. :)

I'm considering the 3M R6211 Low-Maintenance Half-Mask Organic Vapor, P95 Respirator Assembly

Not sure if all Amazon products are available overseas, but it gets good reviews (5 stars/26 reviews) and is less than $30.

Best bang for your buck is to just buy a roll of Duralar. That way you won't be confined to a letter-sized stencil and it's cheaper than buying by the sheet. I would also recommend getting a stencil cutter. It won't be as precise as an xacto because it basically melts the plastic and your line will be slightly wider than a normal cut, but it speeds up your cutting time tremendously and you don't have to change blades on it.
Check your local hobby/craft shops for these. You can sometimes find duralar rolls for cheaper than amazon.

I like using this kind of stuff. It allows you to make much bigger stencils and because it's clear you can trace other images right onto it pretty easy.

You can use things like cereal boxes, but just remember that over time they'll get soaked through with paint and whatnot. The edges may begin to wear and then your stencil will lose detail.

You are going to want something like this

Yes. I drew it free-hand with an x-acto knife, working from source art on this book cover:
http://www.amazon.com/Kurt-Vonnegut-Interview-Other-Conversations/dp/1612190901

Grafix Clear 0.005 Dura-Lar Film Roll, 20-Inch by 25-Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QVJLZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QIqLAbKM0J1Y9

http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-133140-1001-Fingertip-Swivel-Knife/dp/B001IDYT6Y like this?

I have a Brother laser monochrome printer. Works very well and will get everything you need out of it. I have this one http://www.amazon.com/Brother-HL-L2340DW-Printing-Wireless-Networking/dp/B00LZS5EEI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419132205&sr=8-1&keywords=brother+laser+printer

I use #11 scalpel blades such as this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0079LWFQK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1468520298&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=scalpel+blade&dpPl=1&dpID=51jT2N6Ad2L&ref=plSrch

They fit into any xacto knife you can screw in the blades. Xacto blades by comparison are way less sharp.

I agree with mr.godonut here. Also using a cutting mat has helped me.

Just on amazon!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Swann-Morton-no3-scalpel-handle/dp/B00Y3PHILM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487838928&sr=8-1&keywords=Swann+Morton+no3

I use something very similar to this:

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Paint-Project-Respirator-Medium/dp/B00004Z4EB/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1454183033&sr=8-7&keywords=3m+half+face+respirator