Stencils and templates are used to recreate shapes, images, or lettering across multiple surfaces or locations. They are made by cutting the desired shapes out of a solid material, allowing the ink or paint to pass through onto the substrate only where the design has been removed. Stencils and templates are widely used in many industries–from arts and crafts lettering to templates for residential countertop installation–and can be disposable or reusable.
Stencils and templates can be made from various types of paper, wood, metal, or plastic materials. Because plastic is durable, light, flexible, and moisture resistant, it far outperforms other materials for most stencil and template applications.
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Common Materials for Stencils and Templates
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Fluted Polypropylene
Piedmont Plastics carries polyolefin sign products, including ColorCore®, and Fluted PP sheet products. These plastics are lightweight and inexpensive.
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High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Piedmont Plastics stocks High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS). Ideal for graphic applications, offering durability, design versatility, and ease of fabrication.
Fluted polypropylene (Coroplast) and high impact styrene are two plastic materials that are widely used in these types of applications. Some stencils are used with permanent or removable adhesives to ease the application process in cramped or challenging locations.
Features and Benefits
Fluted polypropylene and high impact styrene come with a variety of advantages, including:
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Moldability
High impact styrene can be easily machined and fabricated, making it a versatile material for use in graphic arts applications.
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Strength
Sturdy and tough, high impact styrene maintains its strength in a variety of applications.
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Reusability
Fluted polypropylene is recyclable and waterproof, making it perfect for storage and packaging.
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Light Weight
In addition to stencils and templates, fluted polypropylene's light weight makes it valuable for applications such as signage and stationery.
What We Offer
Piedmont Plastics stocks a variety of plastic sheet materials to meet the needs of any stenciling or template application. We carry a range of material types and thicknesses as well as removable and permanent adhesives. Our team of experts can advise and help choose the best materials for your unique project.
