By cryptoreforma on Skatehive
From John Fekner, considered "the father of stencil graffiti", to Banksy, stencil art is a simple and time-saving technique. For quick street actions, it's a weapon that, when used well, elevates street art. Since the 1960s, in the USA and Europe, this form of communication has invaded cities. But if we think in historical terms, the Egyptians - 2,000 BC - used stencils (made of leather and papyrus) for decorative purposes. Paper stencils appeared in China in the 105s AD, printed on silks and porcelain. Later, churches in Medieval Europe embraced the stencil technique to decorate their walls. Stencils can be applied to walls, wood, brass, fabric and canvas, among other supports. The template to be used should be made from cardboard, plastic or another material that is easy to cut. It should be a rigid material so that it can be reused. It's a fun craft activity. Once the pattern/drawing has been cut out, it's time to use it with spray paint, a sponge soaked in paint or brushes. Transla