Dura-Lar Bird Stenciling Mask

This bird stencil mask is a template used to transfer the bird pattern to paper or other firm surface.  The mask will cover areas creating a negative space or to protect existing elements from new layers of color or texture being added to the print. Mask cut from Archival polyester film from Dura-Lar. 

As an example, when used on a Gelli Plate:

1. Roll out acrylic paint onto a Gelli Plate with a brayer to completely cover the area (in this case the first layer was a blue/green combination of paint was used). Then, lay the paper onto the gelli plate and pull the print.  I used wet strength tissue paper.
2. Next roll white paint onto the gelli plate and place the Bird Stencil Mask on top of it.  Then place the paper from #1 and rub it to transfer the paint onto the paper as a second layer. Then pull that print.    

The mask covers areas creating a negative space that protects elements from existing layers of paint on the paper.  We used the prints created when working in mixed media collage. 

Mask Dimensions:  10.75 x 8.5”