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Stencil material - is vinyl an option?

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So I currently make a product using spray paint and stencils. Nothing fancy or elegant, just something that's turned from a joke into a fun little gift for my friends birthdays/house warming etc. As of right now - I use a small silhouette cutter and 7mil thick clear plastic 12x12 sheets. (http://www.amazon.com/Grafix-Clear-Plastic-Thickness-12-Inch/dp/B001K7Q6Z0) This has been working out well up to now, as although it takes time to cut the stencil - I can use them over and over again for quite some time. However, if the text is over 12 inches, then I have to tape up to 4 sheets together and it is a pain!

 

Here is the question - Is there any other material that you might recommend for this type of use? Regular vinyl is just too flimsy to set up right - so that isn't an option. Would any of these paint masks be an option (http://www.uscutter.com/Paint-Mask). I think I need to buy a new cutter just for this - which is a planned purchase anyway! (don't tell the SO!). 

 

I'd love anyones input on this or if you have other suggestions - I'd love to hear it!

 

Thank you!

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