MJS.ART Drawing Stencil Kit #2 - Drawing Stencil

I've been traveling and during my trips I've needed a drawing template for basic shapes that fits in my #EDC (Every Day Carry) pencil kit. But I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.

As part of my artistic process (drawing, woodworking, etc.) I design, create, and 3D-print custom objects, so I designed and 3D printed my own EDC-compatible drawing stencils.

I started showing the stencils on my Instagram profile and people asked me if they could buy them from me. And now you can. : )

Drawing Stencil Kit #2 (DSK2) is 3D printed in PLA plastic and includes three shapes: pentagons, hexagons, and octagons Each template has eight sizes starting at the top with 1/8”, increasing by 1/8” each step down, stopping at 1”. The shape sizes are determined by starting in the center and measuring out 1/2 the width to one side.

I designed my stencils with an asymmetrical top and bottom:

• When using The smooth “top” side of the stencil face down, it lays flat against the paper. This is the most common way drawing stencils are designed and used. Note that my logo is mirrored when used this way
• With the rough “bottom” side of the stencil face down, there is an undersized 1/32" tier to lift the edge of the shape off of the paper while drawing. I designed this with my favorite technical pens in mind. This is the way.

My innovative tiered design prevents the pen tip from contacting the edge of the stencil and the paper simultaneously which can result in a capillary action that causes ink blotches.

Another innovation comes from 3D printing the stencils with the top side purposefully facing down. This results in the bottom side having a bit of texture that provides some grip (when compared to the smooth top side) on the paper. It helps to keep the stencil "planted" while you work.

Includes FREE USPS First-Class shipping (in the US and Canada)!

Looking for a gel pen recommendation? I use the Pentel Slicci with my stencils.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

MJS.ART 3D printed stencils are not guaranteed to be dimensionally accurate in shape or in size.

These stencils are the exact same stencils you see me use in my social media videos. I 3D-print them myself on my 3D printer. There are many types of 3D printers; mine is a "Fused Deposition Modeling" (FDM or FFF) 3D printer. An FDM printers heats and melts thermoplastic, extrudes it through a nozzle, and deposits it on a plate layer-by-layer, fusing them together to form a 3D object.

FDM printed objects have an inherent quality that differs from other types of manufacturing like injection molding, laser cutting, die cutting, and other 3D printing techniques. FDM objects have visible layer and pattern lines. They're not as smooth, or polished, or "professional" looking as commercially-available items. Check out the zoomed in photos for more detail.

These stencils work perfectly for me and my art, but it might not work for you and your art.

If you prefer commercially produced products or if your use requires stencils that are dimensionally accurate to a standard (e.g., within a tolerance of 0.01", etc.), then these stencils probably aren't for you. And that's okay. 

IMHO, they're great for abstract art. ;-)

3D Print Your Own Stencils!

Do you own or have access to a 3D printer and want to print your own versions of my stencils? Well… YOU CAN! 

https://3dmodels.art