Stenciling and murals

How do I make a stencil?

Our friends at Paris68redux have created a brilliant How To video and comprehensive guide on stencil and print making. Check out Paris68redux for more information.

How do I make a BIG bike stencil (for the road)?

How to make a large stencil video here

Are there environmentally friendly sprays and paints?

• We recommend emulsion paint for doing stencils on paper

• We also recommend chalk spray such as Montana but it’s less ecologically sound. Prices vary but check out GraffCity and MontanaCans.

• There are a variety of other environmentally friendly graffiti options available to Rebels including: Water based spray paint; Sugarcane based spray paint; Reverse graffiti; Moss graffiti.

Is it okay to chalk spray, paint or flypost local businesses?

Rebels are asked to be mindful about where they paint the streets.

Please do not damage private property or small and independent businesses as this can be seen as vandalism and might impact relationships within the community. Try and use materials which cause minimal damage to the environment.

Some actions potentially seen as “vandalism” may have a high risk of arrest if private sector buildings are targeted. It is unclear what police reaction will be to some of these actions, so read the legal advice and take precautions.

What about spraying over existing artwork?

As a golden rule don’t not tag over other posters and spray tags as this could cause conflict. Organised fly-posters and graffiti groups can be territorial and could get violent.