To make a permanent, strong stencil, save the hard clear plastic that comes out of bacon. Wash it, and draw your design on it and use an exact-o knife to cut it out. It is very durable and holds up well.
By Mary
Milk Jugs
Plastic milk jugs work well for making durable stencils. Be careful when cutting the plastic.
Removing a Fold Line from a Plastic Stencil