Stencil work spans body art, automotive detailing, wall murals, signage and cake decorating, and every job comes down to the same thing: getting the artwork cut accurately. Custom stencils are cut from plastic, acrylic, timber or metal, with the design removed as a logo, image or lettering, then airbrushed or hand-painted onto the surface through the cut-outs.
Vector & Raster Laser Services designs and laser cuts custom stencils from our Melbourne workshop and ships Australia-wide. Laser cutting holds detail that hand-cut and die-cut stencils cannot. Fine linework, small text and tight internal corners come out clean, which is why the process suits both one-off artwork and repeat production runs.
We work online rather than from a shopfront. Send us your artwork, we confirm the material and thickness that suit the job, and we cut it. There is no showroom to visit and no waiting on an in-person quote, which is what keeps turnaround short.
Melbourne clients can collect from the workshop. Everywhere else, finished stencils go out by post or courier, and interstate orders run on the same production schedule as local ones. A stencil bound for Perth or Brisbane is cut the same way, and to the same timeline, as one staying in Melbourne.
Mylar and other plastic films are the most common choice for reusable stencils. They are solvent resistant, flexible and durable, and they hold crisp edges on fine detail and small text. Thinner film conforms to curved surfaces, while heavier gauge holds its shape through repeated use. Our plastic stencils page covers the film options in more detail.
Heavy gauge paper suits single-use and short-run stencils, where cost matters more than longevity.
Acrylic and timber add rigidity. Both work well for large wall murals, decorative panels and any stencil that needs to sit flat without backing.
Stainless steel and aluminium are the options for industrial marking, high-heat environments and long-term repeat use where plastic degrades. Our metal laser marking service covers related applications on the same materials.
If you are not sure which material fits, tell us the surface, the application method and how many times the stencil needs to be used, and we will specify it. The full range is listed on our laser cut materials page.
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About Us
When it comes to our Melbourne laser cutting service, we pride ourselves on high-quality workmanship. Our philosophy is simple, with all things laser cutting and laser engraving, we provide top quality results and customer service that simply rocks! Our Melbourne based laser cutters can be used for a wide range of applications. For added convenience, we also offer online laser cutting services, making it easy to upload your designs and get precision results from anywhere.
How many times can a laser cut stencil be reused?
It depends on the material. Mylar, acrylic and metal stencils are built for repeat use and will last through many applications with cleaning between jobs. Heavy gauge paper is better suited to single-use or short-run work.
What thickness should my stencil be?
Thinner film is easier to work around curved or uneven surfaces and holds finer detail. Heavier gauge is more rigid and stands up to repeated handling. Tell us the surface and how often the stencil will be used and we will recommend the gauge.
Do you deliver custom stencils outside Melbourne?
Yes. We ship custom stencils Australia-wide from our Melbourne workshop, and local clients can collect from us directly.
Do you take one-off stencil jobs or only bulk orders?
Both. We cut single stencils for individual projects and repeat production runs for businesses ordering at volume.
How fine can the detail on a stencil be?
Laser cutting holds finer detail than hand-cut or die-cut methods, including small lettering and tight internal corners. The practical limit depends on the material and thickness, so send through your artwork and we will confirm what will cut cleanly.
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