How to make a Stencil from a Photograph

Converting photos into stencils is a neat trick to know in a pinch. Photographs you took can be used as a coloring page or even a stencil to paint a picture.
Luckily for you, creating a stencil is simple, and there are a few different ways to do this. You can use Photoshop, Illustrator, or free stencil creators.
How to Make a Stencil from a Picture:
Open the image file in Photoshop
Go to Image - Adjustment - Threshold
Drag the Threshold slider to see the detail in your picture
Use the white paintbrush to clean up the image and erase whatever you do not want showing in your stencil
Go to the menu selection and click on Filter - Filter Gallery - Artistic - Cutout
Make desirable adjustments to your stencil
Print your stencil out on heavy cardstock
Remove all of the black colors from your stencil with X-ACTO knife or scissors
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