Several months ago, during a monthly member livestream, someone asked me a question about stencil design.  As part of my demo, I hand cut this teeny tiny stencil:

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While cleaning up my studio this week, I found it.  And it inspired me to create three new stencil designs.

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Basically, I made a cleaned-up digital version of my original hand cut stencil and then played with it in Adobe Illustrator.

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Here are some gelatin prints I made using these stencils:

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Which one is your favorite?

If you'd like to learn all of my gelatin printing secrets, check out my online gelatin printing class.  If you'd like to learn about designing and cutting stencils with your ScanNCut, check out my online class on the topic.

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

21 thoughts on “3 New Stencils & 7 Gel Prints

  • My favorite is the third one down; I love the ombre colors.

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  • My favorite is the third one down; I love the ombre colors.

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  • My favorite is the third one down; I love the ombre colors.

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  • My favorite is the third one down; I love the ombre colors.

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  • My favorite is the third one down; I love the ombre colors.

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  • My favorite is the third one down; I love the ombre colors.

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  • My favorite is the third one down; I love the ombre colors.

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  • Please sell these

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  • Please sell these

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  • Please sell these

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  • Please sell these

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  • Please sell these

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  • Please sell these

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  • Please sell these

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