What is the best way to clean stencils?
How you clean a stencil, depends largely upon what type of paint you are using and what material the stencil is made from. If you are using acrylic paint and typical mylar stencils (plastic), try dabbing or wiping gently with a baby wipe, soaking in warm sudsy water, or nail polish remover (acetone type). Some professionals have suggested an overnight soak in Simple Green found at your hardware store or Wal-Mart. If you are still having difficulty, try rubbing alcohol. If you are using stencil cremes, simply take a paper towel or other soft cloth and gently wipe the stencil clean. Baby wipes also work great. An overnight soaking in Simple Green might help as well. One of the best ways to keep your stencil cleaning easy, is to never allow the stencil to sit for long period covered with dried stencil paint. As soon as you begin to see a little build up around the edges, or before you pack the stencil away, give the stencil a thorough but gentle cleaning.
