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professionally laser cut STENCILS -
allowing precise, detailed designs.
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Our line of stencils and kits have been
designed for both professional and
novice crafters alike and truly allow
you to “Create-It-Yourself”. You
can be certain that when you purchase a
stencil from Primitive Designs Stencil
Co., it has been designed by
professionals who understand the look
you're wanting to create.
For professional
crafters, our stencils help you to
achieve a finished product in less time
than hand-painting. They also help you
to have a consistent look that your
customers will appreciate. We
offer custom stencil cutting and an
On-Line Custom Stencil Designer
for those of you who design your own
stencils. Please visit the
Custom
Orders
section of our website for additional
information.
For novice
crafters, the items you make for your
home and the gifts you make for family
and friends will have a finished look
that will make you proud to say, “I made
it myself!” You just might find
yourself starting your own business
after you see what you can create with
our stencils!
Be sure to read what our
customers
have to say about our stencils!
Below are some frequently asked
questions that will answer some of your
questions. Please don’t hesitate to
Contact Us
if you need additional information.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS :
How do you measure your
stencils?
Why should I use stencils?
What are your stencils made
of?
How are your stencils made?
Are these the same stencils
you use?
Are your stencils
re-usable?
Where
can I purchase your stencils?
What is the secret to
stenciling?
Can’t I hand-cut stencils myself?
Why are the stencils that I
find in craft and department stores
sometimes less expensive?
Why are some of your
stencils priced higher than other
stencil companies?
Where are your stencils
made?
How should I clean my
stencils?
What should I do if a
stencil gets torn or damaged?
What type of paint do you
recommend?
What type of brushes do
you use?
Can
I use your stencils to make and sell
item?
How can I learn more about your custom
stencils?
A Note About our
Copyright
How are
your stencils measured?
The size of our Alphabet Sets are
determined by the uppercase "A".
For instance, if you order a 3" Alphabet
Set, the uppercase "A" will measure 3"
and all other letters, both upper and
lowercase will be proportionate to the
"A". For signs and all other
designs, the measurements provided
include the design only, the actual
stencil will be larger.
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Why should I use
stencils?
After making hundreds, if not thousands
of signs, shaker box sets, game boards,
etc, we know how beneficial stencils
are. Stencils allow a consistent,
professional looking finish.
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What are your stencils
made of?
ALL
STENCIL MATERIAL IS NOT CREATED
EQUAL! A few look alike sites have
'popped up' and claim to have material
equal to ours. We have personally tested
numerous types of stencil material and
through this testing we
have chosen a .5 mil
and .7 mil material. If you have been
unhappy with stencils you've purchased
from another stencil company and are a
bit hesitant about buying again, please
consider ordering a sample of our
material and see for yourself the
difference in quality.
The
.5" mil material
we have chosen is wonderful when working
with shaker boxes or any curved items
because it easily forms to whatever
surface you are working on.
The .7 mil material is perfect for signs
and larger stencil designs. Some will
lead you to believe that thicker is
always better. This simply isn't
true. When working with a small,
detailed design,
a thick 7 mil. material becomes a bulky
nightmare.
How are your stencils made?
Our stencils are professionally designed
and laser cut to insure precise,
detailed designs.
Hand cutting or so-called 'stencil
cutting machines' simply do not produce
the crisp, clean designs a laser is able
to provide. We're truly a stencil
manufacturer with professional equipment
and are set up for stencil production
only. This is not a "side job" or an
after-thought of another business.
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Where can I
purchase your stencils?
Right here at this
site. You will not find our
stencils offered through any other
company, web site or online auction
site. We have many customers who
buy from other companies assuming they
are purchasing our stencils, but contact
us because they are disappointed with
the quality, stencil material or
customer service. We do have a
select few businesses who sell our line
of stencils through gift or craft shops
in towns throughout the country, but you
will not find them online.
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Are your stencils re-usable?
Again, yes! The stencil material we use
is very durable and will last for many
years. As with any stencil you
need to keep them clean and store them
flat to avoid bending or creasing them.
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Are your stencils re-usable?
Again, yes! The stencil material we use
is very durable and will last for many
years. As with any stencil you
need to keep them clean and store them
flat to avoid bending or creasing them.
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What is the secret to stenciling?
There really isn’t a secret and we don’t
perform magic. As with most techniques,
the more you practice the better you
become. Every stencil comes with a full
color photo or graphic and a Hints &
Tips sheet on how to achieve the look
you see in our example photos and
finished items.
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Can’t I hand-cut
stencils myself?
That’s just what we did for years. The
only problem is hand cutting is very
time consuming and stencil material can
be quite expensive, not to mention too
thick most often. Our professionally cut
laser stencils give you a smooth,
centered stencil that can be difficult
to get when cutting them by hand.
For those of you who wish to cut them
yourself, we do offer .007" mil.
stencil material found in the
Supplies section of our site.
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Why are the stencils
that I find in craft and department
stores sometimes less expensive?
Because ours are professional stencils
that produce superior results.
Professional quality stencils like ours
are flexible yet durable. Most
mass-produced stencils that you find in
stores will be thick, opaque and
difficult to work with. When using them
on curved surfaces, the edges and
cutouts tend to “pop up”, which makes it
next to impossible to achieve the clean
lines we want on our finished products.
Large companies that mass-produce
their stencils and sell them nationally
in large quantities. This is why you see
the same stencil in every craft shop and
discount department store. It’s
difficult to have an original look when
“everyone” is buying the same stencil.
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Why are some of your
stencils priced higher than other
stencil companies?
Simple... The stencils you see that are
priced higher are the stencils we sell
in sets. These sets were designed with
you, the crafter, in mind. The average
professional stencil costs between
$14.95 and $32.95 EACH, depending on the
detail and size. By offering you
sets, we are allowing you to purchase
all the stencils you will need for a
project for less money. We do
offer single stencils for those of you
who do not wish to purchase an entire
set.
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Where are your stencils
made?
When you purchase a stencil from
Primitive Designs Stencil Co. you are
buying a product that has been designed
and manufactured in the USA!
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How should I clean my
stencils?
In most cases, soap and warm water will
do. But for those of you who allow
several layers of paint to build up,
rubbing alcohol will do the job.
Please be certain to test any other
stencils you might have before using
this method. Some stencil
material will be destroyed by rubbing
alcohol. Please do not use SOS
pads or any material that will scratch
or mar the surface of your stencil.
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What should I do if a
stencil gets torn or damaged?
Normally fixing a
stencil is fairly simple. Clear
Scotch tape can fix a torn bridge and
allow you continue using your stencil to
finish your project. We offer
replacement stencils if you contact us
at
1-800-803-2620 or
Email Us.
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What type of paint do
you recommend?
You have many options when it comes to
choosing the right paint for your
project. Acrylic craft paints come
in a wide variety of colors and are easy
to use. Oil based paint will give
you a very traditional look, but will
take extra time to dry. Stencil
creams and sticks work wonderfully, but
are a bit more expensive and do not
offer as many options for colors. The
colors we have used for the example of
the stencil is provided along with a
color photo.
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What type of brush do
you use?
We only use natural bristle stencil
brushes. On average, we prefer a
3/8" brush, but for detailing
a smaller brush, such as 1/4" will be
much easier to handle.
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Can I use your stencils
to make and sell item?
Yes you may use
our stencils....but please read our
copyright information to further educate
yourself about how you are allowed to
use them.
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How can I learn more about your custom
stencils?
A section of our site explains our
custom stencil services and how to
order.
Please
click here to learn more.
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OUR
COPYRIGHT
All stencil designs and instructions are
copyrighted from reproduction. This
means that you may not duplicate any
stencil or instructions and resell them
as stencils, graphics, clipart, patterns
or in any other manner. Professional
crafters are free to use our stencils to
create items for resale as long as the
individual who purchased the stencil(s)
is stenciling the item(s) on their own.
Mass
reproduction is strictly prohibited.
What does our
copyright mean?
Our copyright protects us from
reproduction of our stencil designs and
instructions. This means that
another stencil company or any other
company or individual may not duplicate
our stencil designs or instructions and
sell them. We own the rights to
the design, but when you purchase them
from us, you own the rights to use them
to create items for personal or
professional use.
import companies or individuals who
mass-produce or license their products
are prohibited from using or reproducing
our stencils. Our line of
stencils have been created for the
American crafter who wish to produce
consistent, high quality items in less
time than hand painting requires.
We will pursue legal action against ANY
company or individual who does not
comply with our copyright. By
doing so, we protect our customers who
have purchased our stencils. They
simply can not and will not be expected
to compete with imports.
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