4 mil Mylar Material-Sold by the Roll

Product Overview

Our 4 mil blank Mylar is the ideal stencil material for creating flexible, reusable stencils. Sold by the roll, our 4 mil Mylar comes in lengths of 10 ft, 25 ft, 50 ft, 100 ft or custom sizing. 4 mil Mylar is slightly thicker than a sheet of newspaper, and is perfect for custom DIY stencil projects and easily cut with craft tools like the Gyro-Cut or electric cutters like Cricut of Silhouette. 

Key Features of 4 mil Mylar

• Customizable Length- Purchase 4 mil Mylar by the roll to match your specific project requirements.
• Easy to Cut- 4 mil Mylar is simple to cut by hand with a scalpel or gyro-cut and is compatible with most electric stencil cutting machines. 
  
• Flexible and Durable- Combines flexibility for stenciling various surfaces and durability for repeated use on DIY or professional stenciling projects. 
  
• Versatile Applications- Great for stenciling on walls, wood, glass, fabric and metal.

Understanding Mylar Thickness Options

• 4 Mil: Lightweight and easy to cut, ideal for intricate DIY projects.
• 7.5 Mil: For moderate durability and detail.
  
• 10 Mil: Medium-Duty Mylar, suitable for repeated use.
• 14 Mil: Heavy-duty option for high traffic areas and frequent reuse. 

Shipping and Packaging

Our Mylar rolls are carefully cut and shipped in a durable shipping tube, ensuring your material arrives in perfect condition and ready for use. 

How to Use 4 mil Mylar for Stenciling

1. Cut the Mylar sheet to the desired length. 
2. Use a scalpel or Gyro-cut to create your stencil design. For machine stencil cutting, set up your Cricut or Silhouette with the appropriate settings for Mylar. 
3. Place your stencil on the project surface and secure it as needed (we recommend using Repositionable Adhesive Spray and Frog Tape to secure stencils). 
4. Apply Paint or Medium, then remove stencil for a clean, professional finish (Read more about stenciling techniques in our blog tutorials). 
5. Clean the Stencil. 

1/8th inch (125 mil) LLDPE: Our Contractor Grade material makes a durable, reusable, precision stencil that can be used hundreds of times. Lays Flat and is heavy enough to be used with professional spray equipment.

1/16th inch (60 mil) LLDPE:  Our Standard Duty material has all the qualities of our Contractor Grade at half the weight. The lighter weight and lower price point is a great option for the non-professional. Can be used dozens of times and can be cleaned and stored for future maintenance.

10 mil Mylar: Our Laser-cut Mylar is an ultra-light flexible material that is perfect for signs, walls, floors, and tight work spaces. We also offer it as a low-cost option for school playground and athletic fields stencils. This flexible material and budget friendly price give you a lot of options. 

See our Stencil Material Selection Guide for a deeper look at all our stencil Material options.

1/8th and 1/16th users can save time and be job ready by ordering these needed supplies now:

• Krylon Striping Paint 
• Inverted Spray Paint Marking Wand
• Frog Painters Tape

Tip: How to get the most from your new Parking Lot Stencil: Stencil Cleaning & Care

Mylar users will appreciate the clear results from using these proven tools:

• Work hands-free with Repositionable Adhesive Spray
• Stencil Ink and Rollers 
• Paints, Brushes, Rollers 

Tip: Visit our library of Video Tutorials for more detailed instructions and how-to videos.