Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.

Hello everyone!

I’m new to the world of stenciling and am planning to create a painting with 4 detailed layers (featuring two faces) on a wooden surface, each layer measuring 80 x 80 cm. I plan to paint the stencil using a brush or roller with acrylic paint.

I’ve learned that Mylar is one of the most suitable materials for this type of project, but I’m curious if anyone has suggestions for other materials that might work better.

A couple of questions:

Is Mylar the best material for creating detailed stencils, or are there other recommendations?

If Mylar is recommended, what thickness would be best for detailed stencils?

Can anyone recommend a good European (preferably Dutch) company that offers laser cutting services for stencils?

For inspiration, I’ve been watching this video: https://youtu.be/Kdh0VrhAguc, especially around the 1:13 timestamp, where the layering technique really caught my attention.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and advice!

TIA! :)

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