Making a star template

 Here a video on how to create the paper star.  The rest of the posting is how to preserve it for stencling or taping.


https://youtu.be/s49ub5e8zxY



Here's where it gets tricky...

I'm using spar varnish spray to build up the paper to be durable and multi-use.  Couple coats on each side gives it plenty of "body."

Well... That didn't work. paper is just too flimsy.  Started again with a used political sign and the paper template as a guide.  That worked pretty well.









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