stenciltyö
Stenciltyö, a Finnish term, refers to the art and technique of using stencils for decorative or functional purposes. It involves cutting out a design or pattern from a material, such as paper, cardboard, or thin plastic, to create a template. This template is then placed onto a surface, and paint, ink, or other coloring agents are applied through the cut-out areas, transferring the design onto the underlying material.
The practice of stenciling has a long history, with examples found in ancient cave paintings and early
The effectiveness of stenciltyö relies on the precision of the stencil cut and the careful application of