Why use polyester film for stenciling?
Why choose polyester film as template material?
Because Mylar is very strong and easy to cut, Mylar is as flexible as a thick sheet of paper, suitable for bending around corners, is washable, reusable, translucent, and works with all types of paint, including spray paint. #reusble Blank Mylar Template for DIY Wall Art
Mylar is the most commonly used material for making stencils. These translucent milky pet films are tough, very strong and easy to cut, Mylar is as flexible as thick paper and suitable for bending around corners, washable and reusable, translucent and suitable for all types of paint including spray paint . Reusable blank mylar stencils for DIY wall painting, common thicknesses of milky white PET film are 5 mil, 7.5 mil, 10 mil and 14 mil
Thin thickness 5 and 7.5mil for stencils
Pet Mylar stencils are available in thinner materials such as 5mil and 7.5mil. This gauge of polyester film is durable yet very flexible. This milky white pet film is ideal for a variety of applications including applying ink or paint via sponge, brush, spray or roller. When painting.
5 mil and 75 mil are generally the best choices when working with smaller stencils or when a stencil needs to have smaller, finer details.
Medium thickness 10 mils
10 mil Mylar is the gauge used by stencil manufacturers in greater numbers and is generally best when you are working with smaller stencils or when your stencil requires smaller, finer details. Thinner materials generally provide crisper lines.
Thicker thickness 14mil
For larger designs, you may need a thicker mylar material, such as 14mil. This thicker Mylar Pet film is especially suitable for larger templates and can be used on uneven surfaces.
Thicker materials work best when applying ink or paint via spray or roller. Thicker mylar may not produce as crisp a line as thinner mylar.
