4 Ways for Mixed Media Artists to Use the ScanNCut

As you know, I love my ScanNCut.  But, I'm definitely not into using cookie cutter designs.  That's part of the reason I love the ScanNCut so much: it allows me to express my own quirky style quickly and easily. There are so many ways to design custom files:

• Using the built-in editing functions in the stand-alone ScanNCut.
• Using the built-in scanner to scan my own original drawings or copyright free artwork from books or the internet.
• Using the free computer-based software, CanvasWorkspace.
• Using any third-party software that can output an SVG cut file.

And the ScanNCut cuts a wide variety of materials, allowing me to make lots and lots of my own custom art tools.

Here are 4 ways for mixed media artists, like me, to use the ScanNCut:

ONE: MAKE CUSTOM STAMPS

You can easily design and cut your own foam stamps.  Here are some that I've created:

And here's a video on how to make your own:

TWO: MAKE CUSTOM STENCILS

You can also easily design and cut your own custom stencils.  Here are some recent faves:

Here's a video covering the most asked about stencil design question: How to create stencil bridges?

I also have an online class that goes into lots and lots of detail about how to design and cut your own custom stencils with the ScanNCut.

THREE: MAKE CUSTOM SCREENS FOR SCREENPRINTING

This is one of my favorite techniques.  All you need it a curtain sheer and some heat transfer vinyl (HTV).  Here is an example of using custom ScanNCut screens:

And here's a video on how to make your own custom screen:

FOUR: MAKE CUSTOM EMBELLISHMENTS

I love that the ScanNCut is able to fussy cut around an entire sheet of stamped or even hand painted images.  Here are some leaves I painted and had the ScanNCut cut out using Direct Cut:

And here's a video on how Direct Cut works:

If you've ever considered an electronic cutter before, the ScanNCut might be a good fit for you if you like to make custom things and feel comfortable using a scanner.

If you're an artist who uses the ScanNCut to make tools for your art, leave me a comment letting me know what you love to make with your ScanNCut!

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