stencils

Definitions

• Thin sheets of material with patterns or letters cut out, used to produce a design on an underlying surface by applying pigment or ink through the cut-out areas.
  Crafts of mystery, where light and shade whisper sweet patterns upon blank walls, inviting the dance of ink and air.
  Example: She used stencils to decorate the wall with floral patterns.
• A method of creating a design by applying ink or pigments through a stencil.
  A wizard's touch upon paper makes dreams take shape, as ink leaps joyfully through carefully carved portals.
  Example: The artist's favorite technique was using stencils for her compositions.