[z]

Hello folks,
I'd like to reproduce a Banksy's stencil on my wall, in my flat. The wall is white.
Do you have any ideas of how to do this ?
Anybody tried to do this ?

[rustyb]

Either make a replica stencil, or find Banksy, ring him and ask to borrow his for an afternoon

[GVD]

Find a banksy stencil you like, print it on paper, and trace it on acetate. Than cut the acetate and spray it on your wall.

Or mail him, you'll probably end up in his next book haha .


edit, you should do some test sprays first on cardboard or something, you dont want to ruin your wall.

[Adamski]

You could try leaving the wall outside, he might do it for you. I heard he's into that kind of thing.

In all seriousness, do what GVD says and make sure you do some practice runs. there are alot of picture files on his forum you could use as templates

[saltandiron]

stencilrevolution.com has lots of tutorials for stencils too.

[corblimeylimey]

I helped my next-door neighbour do this, I scanned the flower thrower stencil from Banksy's book then we went to Kall Kwik and had it output to overhead projector film, after borrowing a OHP the image was then shone on to the wall and useing pencil traced the outlines, this was later painted in black.

[rolyateel]

^ what they said

Or, do what I did print it out, laminate it, then cut it out.
I did mine on a small cheap canvas (cost me about £3) worked a treat.
Whatever you spray it onto tho, definately do the test on cardboard first...I now prefer my test spray on the tatty cardboard more than I do the canvas I sprayed up.

[Jef Aerosol]

Don't COPY a Banksy stencil !!! Create your OWN ! If you can cut a stencil, then do your own thing ! I heard once, years ago in the 80s, of someone who had copied my stencils AND SIGNATURE from the book Vite Fait Bien Fait ! I got in touch with that person and told him that it was not very correct to copy someone's work this way, So I painted a piece on his wall and signed it and gave him tips to do his own thing ! He did something veryu nice and personal and was very happy and somewhat proud of having created his own artwork... I'd never imagine making a copy of a Warhol or any other artist I like (unless I add my own touch to it)... Your own art is more valuable than a copy of anybody else's work (whatever the fame !)... What's the point in doing so

[airsine]

jefaerosol said:

Don't COPY a Banksy stencil !!! Create your OWN

My tutor at art collage called copying other peoples work 'Visual Masturbation', a crime punishable by the destruction of said artwork by employing a slashing motion with a blunt pencil

[Jef Aerosol]

your tutor was a wise man !

[Ågentßacardi]

jefaerosol said:

Don't COPY a Banksy stencil !!! Create your OWN ! If you can cut a stencil, then do your own thing ! I heard once, years ago in the 80s, of someone who had copied my stencils AND SIGNATURE from the book Vite Fait Bien Fait ! I got in touch with that person and told him that it was not very correct to copy someone's work this way, So I painted a piece on his wall and signed it and gave him tips to do his own thing ! He did something veryu nice and personal and was very happy and somewhat proud of having created his own artwork... I'd never imagine making a copy of a Warhol or any other artist I like (unless I add my own touch to it)... Your own art is more valuable than a copy of anybody else's work (whatever the fame !)... What's the point in doing so

But... what if I'm as artistically talented as Britney Spears is musically talented?

[corblimeylimey]

agentbacardi said:

But... what if I'm as artistically talented as Britney Spears is musically talented?

You'll probably shave your head, put in an awful show and lose your management team then go on a hit & run rampage. ;D

[lastpost]

corblimeylimey said:

agentbacardi said:

But... what if I'm as artistically talented as Britney Spears is musically talented?

You'll probably shave your head, put in an awful show and lose your management team then go on a hit & run rampage. ;D

You forgot to mention eating more than your fair share of pies!

[maggot]

I think Banksy uses Montana graffiti spray paint, its the best paint in my opinion for aerosol art, especially the Alien range as it is low pressure therefore making it easy to use.

You can buy it and other graffiti products from www.illuminarty.co.uk

[Daniel Silk]

maggot said:

I think Banksy uses Montana graffiti spray paint, its the best paint in my opinion for aerosol art, especially the Alien range as it is low pressure therefore making it easy to use.

You can buy it and other graffiti products from www.illuminarty.co.uk

You wouldn't happen to work for them would you? ;D Its ok! its just its best to just be open about it ;D

[cashman]

lastpost said:

corblimeylimey said:

You'll probably shave your head, put in an awful show and lose your management team then go on a hit & run rampage. ;D

You forgot to mention eating more than your fair share of pies!

nah, thats all the charlie n booze she consumes

[m@san]

admin said:

maggot said:

I think Banksy uses Montana graffiti spray paint, its the best paint in my opinion for aerosol art, especially the Alien range as it is low pressure therefore making it easy to use.

If you're going to use Montana (Black or Gold) indoors ... open all the windows and use a mask! Montana is extremely quick drying and I was told that it has added acetone to speed this. I've been violently ill using this indoors without ventilation .. so be warned.

I also use Belton Molotow Premium and I find the smell of the paint far less noxious.

Acetate stencils can be used but a lot of people use waxed manila card ( for a more rigid stencil). You can use plain card but it tends to warp when the paint soaks ito it.

[Jef Aerosol]

For my life size characters (street stencils) I've been using good old grey cardboard for 25 years, 1,5 mm thick, with very ordinary cutters, large blade (the secret being that you should cut blade very very often to keep a sharp one)... For small size stencils, I use 200 grams white paper. I don't use my small stencils on the street, so they don't have to be as thick. I use Montana or True Colorz spraycans, only because they are the cheapest I can find. But, 25 years ago, I only used Altona, only because they were the only ones you could find !

[BK83]

jefaerosol said:

Don't COPY a Banksy stencil !!! Create your OWN ! If you can cut a stencil, then do your own thing ! I heard once, years ago in the 80s, of someone who had copied my stencils AND SIGNATURE from the book Vite Fait Bien Fait ! I got in touch with that person and told him that it was not very correct to copy someone's work this way, So I painted a piece on his wall and signed it and gave him tips to do his own thing ! He did something veryu nice and personal and was very happy and somewhat proud of having created his own artwork... I'd never imagine making a copy of a Warhol or any other artist I like (unless I add my own touch to it)... Your own art is more valuable than a copy of anybody else's work (whatever the fame !)... What's the point in doing so

AH yes. Picasso said it best. "Good artists copy. Great artists steal"

[z]

BIG thanks for your help guys !

I will study all the things that you talked about, and update this post when I will manage to get something done. ;D

[njr911]

cashman said:

lastpost said:

You forgot to mention eating more than your fair share of pies!

nah, thats all the charlie n booze she consumes

But I'd still shag you !

[Jef Aerosol]

Here's an example of a stencil in an appartment. I painted this "Bruce" in a nice appartment in Paris (in Le Marais). The owner wanted a bit of street art on her wall, but not on canvas (well, she has actually bought a painting of mine at the gallery since then)... I told her that this piece on her wall was life-warranteed ! It means that if she wants to re-paint or de-decorate her flat, I'll go back and re-spray the stencil. Same thing if she moves to another appartment or house !

[thwaites]

that's so nice of you!

[slowmo]

I like the life warranty of the on the wall spray!!!

[Jef Aerosol]

slowmo said:

I like the life warranty of the on the wall spray!!!

Well, i believe it's the least you can do when someone pays for a piece that can't be taken away...

[Dead Elvis]

airsine said:

jefaerosol said:

Don't COPY a Banksy stencil !!! Create your OWN

My tutor at art collage called copying other peoples work 'Visual Masturbation', a crime punishable by the destruction of said artwork by employing a slashing motion with a blunt pencil

I have to somewhat disagreed with both the above and what Sir Aerosol have stated. It's no secret that every master of any medium of art got their start copying the classical/high art works done before them (for "study" purposed only of course). Trying to copy a Banksy would be no different in this case.

[m@san]

I think the idea is not to copy but subvert. Beejoir with LV Child - D*Face with the CND sign made of corporate logos.

Take something familiar like an internationally recognised brand and subvert it!

Street art is meant to be fun !!!

[z]

jefaerosol said:

Here's an example of a stencil in an appartment. I painted this "Bruce" in a nice appartment in Paris (in Le Marais). The owner wanted a bit of street art on her wall, but not on canvas (well, she has actually bought a painting of mine at the gallery since then)... I told her that this piece on her wall was life-warranteed ! It means that if she wants to re-paint or de-decorate her flat, I'll go back and re-spray the stencil. Same thing if she moves to another appartment or house !

Awesome and very inspiring, thank you !

[thelildarkpoet]

Just a thought, but you could try contacting Blik (wall decal specialists).

www.whatisblik.com/custom.html

Especially if you want something that is relatively quick, easy and removeable. I purchased their pre-made "Invaders" set and it looks great on my wall...