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PaperMonster Upcoming Shows

A Dream Remembered, An Endless Pause: The Solo Show of J. Coleman
and Art Whino's Collaboration Featuring 20 New Artists

January18th, 2008
6p.m. to 12 p.m.
717 N. Saint Asaph St.
Alexandria, VA 22314.
The show runs from January18th, 2008 to February 8th, 2008.

How To Make Mud Stencils

I have always been interested in how to make nontoxic stencil art. I looked into beet dye stencils, but couldn't figure out how to spray it. This way isn't quick, but it is safe for the planet. Check out the original site here.

Materials: Mylar, X-Acto knife, tape, mud, sponge.

Visitor's Fore Sight Stencil Project

Hey Stencil Archive Community,

In july I started cranking out an edition of a picture dictionary/poetry/stencil folio project that I wrote/illustrated. I'm making all of the books myself in my studio. Each one comes pre-cut and bound with snap-rings. There's more info on my site. Just wanted to hip you to it.

Be well. Good luck with the new book.

Visitor