tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post8460979775815117595..comments2024-03-22T19:35:35.809-06:00Comments on a faithful attempt: Stencil PortraitsMisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14505411826646402867noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-52200947415233223432022-11-07T17:49:19.377-07:002022-11-07T17:49:19.377-07:00Instead of exacto knives (I can't afford them)...Instead of exacto knives (I can't afford them) I just buy a bunch of those little thin box cutters. And overhead pages. And of course, those green cutting boards (self-healing). Then, depending whether white or black paper is used, they can spray them with a spray can (wearing a covid mask) outside. Wish I could include pics. Awesome!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789387912762501316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-6309308479586947192014-03-06T17:13:17.043-07:002014-03-06T17:13:17.043-07:00Jean- thanks! I have 80 minute periods with my stu...Jean- thanks! I have 80 minute periods with my students. So this probably took us 2-3 periods or so, depending on the complexity of the stencil.Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505411826646402867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-14131622631302755892014-03-04T11:52:10.602-07:002014-03-04T11:52:10.602-07:00This is an awesome project. How long did it take y...This is an awesome project. How long did it take your students to complete?Jean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01337995571789920508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-29547311296769843272013-04-29T06:41:06.994-06:002013-04-29T06:41:06.994-06:00Hi clareszyd,
Thanks for your comment- we simply ...Hi clareszyd,<br /><br />Thanks for your comment- we simply lay a large, shallow box outside and put the stencil (taped over the paper) flat inside. Everything stays horizontal, not vertical. And they spray lightly overtop, slowly building it up until it's opaque. Don't spray too close or too fast, otherwise the paint will be too thick.<br />*Don't spray near any school buildings as some of the overspray could come out and hit nearby walls (guilty!!)<br /><br />Yes, some fumes/paint does float up, but it's only for a little bit and you could always buy them dust masks. I don't (lol). Imo, doing this once, for 5 minutes outside, isn't too bad. Having said that, I do tell the kids that graffiti artists, who work with spray paint everyday, wear respirators. I've even had students who've wanted to do their own stencilling at home go out and buy their own.<br /><br />Also, students should wear latex gloves when spraying- the paint leaks out and stains the fingers. Hope this helps and good luck!Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505411826646402867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-64765955088978064582013-04-29T00:07:21.089-06:002013-04-29T00:07:21.089-06:00I love this project. I am doing something similar ...I love this project. I am doing something similar with my 11th/12th grade art class, and am concerned about the spray paint. How do you position the box? I was planning to have a large deep box on its side so students could reach their arm in and spray so the overspray would not foat up toward their faces. You say you use a flat box? how does this work? Thanks!<br />clareszydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03757659423381619216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-73118687578875279612012-12-18T15:54:27.063-07:002012-12-18T15:54:27.063-07:00Julia: yes, we only spray outside. We use a large ...Julia: yes, we only spray outside. We use a large flat box which helps contain the overspray. Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505411826646402867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-86283652253501610162012-12-18T12:17:17.966-07:002012-12-18T12:17:17.966-07:00What do you do about the fumes from the spray pain...What do you do about the fumes from the spray paint? Do you have them spray it outside, or do you have a spray booth? Julia Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577326866374007334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-56439294358042543682011-12-08T12:19:39.951-07:002011-12-08T12:19:39.951-07:00Buffalo Creek- I've never tried this with elem...Buffalo Creek- I've never tried this with elementary--- maybe try making a stencil out of a paper snowflake (folding and cutting with scissors) and then spray adhesive it down to paper and then spray paint. <br /><br />Rebeweezeberd- When using x-acto's with a class, I make sure it's a class I trust completely. I've had 8th graders I've trusted more than 11th graders! Once you've decided they can use it, I do a safety demo (free hand is always away from the blade's path, move the paper, not the blade, etc). Students come to me if they need a blade changed. I also always tell a scary cutting story (I make one up- heh, heh) and then I also say anyone caught being irresponsible gets the knife taken away and an automatic zero on the project. Kids love using these blades, so they behave as they don't want them taken away!! A test also sounds like a good idea!Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505411826646402867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-27257485829146752242011-12-07T18:01:24.303-07:002011-12-07T18:01:24.303-07:00very cool project, want to try with my ninth grade...very cool project, want to try with my ninth graders next semester any tips on a good set of instructions for using the x acto? I have heard some teachers give students an x acto 'test' before they can start using them.rebeweezenerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492829032355942412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-37222657786051776242011-08-27T17:39:48.159-06:002011-08-27T17:39:48.159-06:00I LOVE this! I wonder how it could be modified for...I LOVE this! I wonder how it could be modified for elementary? Fabulous results! I want to make one!Buffalo Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17674191309675172620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-43791331442426520412011-08-03T10:08:01.502-06:002011-08-03T10:08:01.502-06:00I agree, kids love it, we did this as a print usin...I agree, kids love it, we did this as a print using color sep. if you want to see our results check it out. bTW love your art postings, may have to steal some ideas! http://schutzart.blogspot.com/2010/09/stencil-self-portrait.htmlBob Rob Medinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05818604452391830233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-41666209356451143792011-08-01T15:43:48.045-06:002011-08-01T15:43:48.045-06:00benim öğrencilerim için de okula o bıçakları getir...benim öğrencilerim için de okula o bıçakları getirmek yasak ama makasla da çalışılabilir belki.harika örnek çalışma.teşekkürler paylaşım için...Dolunay -Alanayartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14216019205104778941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-28989901771732027512011-07-24T13:37:30.522-06:002011-07-24T13:37:30.522-06:00Thanks Chesterbrook!
Lynda: I agree about the x-a...Thanks Chesterbrook!<br /><br />Lynda: I agree about the x-acto knives! I'm nervous everytime I use them with students even if they're high schoolers. Knock on wood, I've never once had a student injury with them. I've had way more minor injuries during class with hot glue guns and lino cutting tools.Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505411826646402867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-36292165464956031612011-07-22T22:58:59.885-06:002011-07-22T22:58:59.885-06:00I wish my students were old enough to do this, I j...I wish my students were old enough to do this, I just can't see my 30 ten year olds with an exacto knife- toooo scary.<br />A shame as the edgy street connections give this style of art a lot of cred with the boys. Looks great!Elle and Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614425245590625183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277828168826201823.post-71600661378935317802011-07-22T14:18:59.149-06:002011-07-22T14:18:59.149-06:00I checked Banksy's website and loved it.
I app...I checked Banksy's website and loved it.<br />I appreciate his sense of humor.<br /><br />Your students as always did a fantastic job.<br /><br />Thanks for sharingChesterbrook Academy Elementaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11845027604668929113noreply@blogger.com