What you'll learn
Learn the principles of custom stencil design using Coreldraw and other software tools.
Understand how the design principles apply to different materials used for cutting stencils.
Equip yourself with sufficient knowledge to start designing and cutting quality stencils.
Through upskilling in design, you will be confident in creating a profitable side-hustle or full-time business.
Requirements
Basic knowledge of design programs such as Coreldraw, Cricut or Adobe Illustrator is an advantage.
Description
In this course, students will learn everything there is to know about stencil design. Learn what techniques to apply to ensure that stencils are reusable as line thickness of words and lettering play a very important role in the design process. There are different types of materials available from which one can cut stencils from. Learn which materials work best with which paint method. You will learn how to change Raster files to Vector images.  Learn about the creative process of designing stencils from logos and changing multi-coloured logos into one-layered stencils designs. Take a step further and learn how to create multi-layered stencils for colourful logos, so that each colour may be painted separately. Mandalas adorn floors and walls beautifully, and you will learn how to create your own Mandala designs. Coffee stencils add a creative touch to cappuccinos, and you will learn the skill of how to create successful coffee stencils. Large and bold words against a feature wall, is creative and makes a statement – learn how to create your own designs whilst using a shadow affect with the wording. The custom stencil design industry has endless opportunities for artists and graphic designers who would like to take their stencil design skills and create an additional income. Students may use the skills learned in this course to start designing their own stencils or assist others in creating stencil designs.
Who this course is for
Beginner stencil designers or custom art designers
Learners new to CNC or laser-cutting will benefit from this course
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