Electric Heatpen Cutting Tool

Another way to cut a stencil is with a heat pen. The heat pen is easier to use because it works by heat so no downward pressure is required. It works best on curvy and frilly shapes. Use a heatproof cutting board. There are melamine and glass boards that are suitable. Take care as this tool does get very hot. Simply trace around the shapes of your stencil design as if you were using a pen. It will melt the shapes out. Although it does work on different films and plastics, we recommend our standard 125-micron (5MIL) stencil film (sold by the linear foot). Some plastics will melt too much and some not at all.  A heatpen helps strengthen your stencil design by cauterising the edges of your shapes. PLEASE NOTE: This item is fitted with a UK plug and is formulated for 240V power supply.