Welcome to the new/updated site! Since 2002, your old-school website for all things stencils. Please consider donating what you can to support the much-needed upgrade. Photo, video, links, and exhibit info submissions always welcome. Enjoy and stay curious.
Other ways to support this site:
- Visit the Stencil Archive Support page to purchase a copy of Stencil Nation or take a tour.
- Find the Stencil Archives' best original photos on Instagram and flickr.
Mohan Kumar Verma Family - Sanjhi
The craft of paper'cut decoration. Vijay, Ajay, Mohan Kumar Verma's family.
The beauty of Sanjhi rests on the skill of the craftman to cut the paper in such a way that it holds together yet allows the design to show beautifully. The cut patterns also create an interesting play of light. Using a special pair of scissors, the craftsmen work to create intricate patterns on paper.
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The Katagami Project
The Katagami Project presents John Huston’s collection of 2049 original hand-cut stencils in a searchable catalog. Use the website to explore visually curated groups of selected works in shows or to learn more about the collection, history and craft in essays listed here.
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Chris Stain Giving Away Stencil Printmaking Book
Just got word that Chris Stain (his Stencil Archive), long-time supporter of this project, has posted up his helpful and informative book "Stencil Printmaking: History / Info / How To" as a free pdf download.
This caused us to revisit the 2002 conversation we had with him, where we discussed stencils, screen printing, other bits and pieces. That old post has gone through more than one website upgrade, so we just refreshed and revised it to add on to this post about his free book download.
Here is the Justseeds page with a few photos of the book, and the link for the download.
SF Uploads - Hell in a Bucket
Thanks to: Josiah
Spinning: My first Dead show, and Babatunde Olantunji (live)
Ads on Fillmore St., SF
In the Mission District, SF
Just one in the Financial District, SF
Mega Monday Uploads
Thanks to: Adam K, Jaime Rojo and BSA, @mensch_huis; @GraffitiRadical; @Louniki_; r/streetart; @mensch_huis; @DJpedrorocks; @papissa2
Spinning: My first Dead show on tape
Canada (just one)
Greece (just one)
Hungary (just one)
Israel (just one)
New Zealand (just one)
United Kingdom (just one)
Banksy (just one)
The Rebel Bear (just one)
xoooox (just one)
Vuelvo a ti madrecita
Thanks to: Amanda, Adam K, Josiah, Maddie and Kellan, David Drexler, Jaime Rojo and BSA, @mensch_huis; @GraffitiRadical; @Louniki_; r/streetart; @mensch_huis; @DJpedrorocks; @papissa2
Spinning: The Heavy Heavy
>NEW< Tyler Street Art (India)
>NEW< Thailand (TH)
Ecuador (just one)
Mexico (just one)
Peru (just one)
Cartooneros (just one)
Mama Told Me Not to Come
Thanks to: Amanda, Adam K, Josiah, Maddie and Kellan, David Drexler, Jaime Rojo and BSA, @mensch_huis; @GraffitiRadical; @Louniki_; r/streetart; @mensch_huis; @DJpedrorocks; @papissa2
Spinning: cassettes, Golden Brown, Blondshell
>NEW< Arkansas, USA
A visit to Los Angeles
One in Oakland
One in Fresno
One in Miami
Recreated hand stencils at the Smithsonian
Aiko (just one)
Cherry Blossoms and Stencil Pics
Thanks to: Josiah, Martha Cooper, @GraffitiRadical; r/streetart;
Spinning: cassette tapes!
Thanks to: Amanda, Adam K, Josiah, Jaime Rojo and BSA, @mensch_huis; @GraffitiRadical; @Louniki_; r/streetart;
Spinning: cassette tapes!
>NEW< One from Yemen
Two from Iran
Two from India (photos: Martha Cooper)
Valencia St., SF
Free Iran in Clarion Alley
In the Tenderloin
SoMa and at the Ferry Building
In the Richmond
in North Beach
Spring Forward with New Photos
Thanks to: Jeremy Novy (extra love and respect for snapping flix on the streets during his recent travels), Jaime Rojo for Brooklyn Street Art, @mensch_huis; @GraffitiRadical; @Louniki_; r/streetart
Spinning: Shakti; Trey and Page
>NEW< Lasco (FR)
>NEW< MonkeyBird (FR)
>NEW< Mr. Lolo (FR)
Aiko (just one)
Blek (from 1987)
Jaune (just one)
Jef Aerosol (just one)
Miss.Tic (RIP) (just one)
Praxis (just one)
SMiLE (CO)