These days, it’s possible to make your own custom stencils for any design you can imagine. And while a lot of people are trying to make stencils on their own, it’s not that easy.

All your homemade stencils will have imperfections, and you might have to remake the same stencil over and over until you are able to get the results you want. That’s why it’s better to let the pros make stencils for you.

Here is what you should know about getting custom stencils made.

Finding the right partners for the job

Whether you are making DIY gifts, re-decorating your home, or planning to use stencils for your business needs,  get quality custom stencils from a reliable company. Most stencils are reusable and will serve you for years to come.

Look for a business that can make stencils out of your designs, and one that has a wide array of their own designs in stock. Make sure they have stencils that can be used on a variety of surfaces like walls, glass, metal, wood, and any surfaces you plan to stencil.

Most importantly, find a company you can communicate with. They should be able to understand your ideas, give suggestions and potentially help you find designs that you might like even better.

Advantages of getting professional custom stencils

Regardless of whether you’ve made stencils before or you’re completely new, professional companies can help you. And here are some of the major benefits:

• If you have ideas but don’t have the skills to realize them, a professional will create the stencils you need and will often suggest other tools to help you complete your project.
• They will do the job faster and you will get faster results.
• They can create stencils from different materials for various applications.
• They have the expertise to ensure you choose the best material for the project.
• Professional stencil companies always have fresh designs you can use.

Types of professional stencils

Not all stencils are created equal. They can be used for various applications. Here the most common types.

Business stencils for logos and signs

Many companies need stencils to create amazing visuals and attract customers. A professional stencil company can create a custom stencil that can be used countless times for product labeling, packaging, marketing materials and signs. You can get custom stencils in different sizes, ranging from as small as one inch for logos, to tens or hundreds of feet for signs. And they can be applied on a range of surfaces.

High-quality custom stencils can give you a flawless logo or sign design that you can use anywhere. Because these stencils are reusable, it will also save you tons of money.

A reliable stencil company has modern tools and equipment to produce very accurate logos and signs that will represent your business in a professional way. Some stencil companies can even help you make custom graphics and lettering.

Event stencils

Stencils are one of the best ways to dress up events to make them special and memorable.

With custom stencils, you can get all the designs you need very quickly and just paint your stencils where you want them – simple as that. Whether you are looking for letterings, characters, wedding signs, graphics, signs with peoples faces or your favorite pet, cake stencils or anything else, custom stencils are an excellent option.

Home stencils

Everyone wants to decorate their homes and make their living space unique. Stencils are one of the best ways to make your home special without having to spend a lot of money. They can add flare to tile, substitute for expensive wallpaper patterns, or even add some decoration to your backyard.

If you have ideas but don’t have the skills to realize them, any capable stencil company can help you with your home project. Home stencils can be challenging because they often need to be very large stencils, and they require a specific type of expertise and equipment. 

Getting a great end result

To get stencils made well and exactly the way you imagine them, communicate your thoughts and ideas with the right company. It’s best to start off with some related ideas to help the professionals get a feel for what you need.

You can provide them the fonts, dimensions and design styles you like. It’s also a good idea to take photos of the wall, table, chair or whatever surface you will be stenciling. More information about a project never hurts!

Conclusion

If you want to be creative and showcase your business, home, event or simply make a certain area more visually appealing, stencils are an excellent choice. Luckily, many professionals can help you get stencils made with the utmost accuracy and quality.

Stencil Stop creates custom stencils that are designed for free and delivered in about a week. But DIY projects don't create themselves, so request a quote today, or check out our custom stencils options from our homepage.