All About Clay Stencils

Learn how to match your stencils, cutters, and forms so everything actually fits the way you imagine it. This guide breaks down what size goes with what, so you can skip the guessing, reduce wasted slabs, and get clean, intentional designs every time.

 How to Use Clay Stencils

Face Stencil

Rim Stencil

Face + Rim Stencil

Size Guides

Choose your clay cutter and form shape, then check the drop downs to see which stencil sizes are compatible.
Round & Square

3.5" cutter + 3.5" form

  • Full coverage: 3.5" Face Stencil
  • Rim: 3.5" Rim Stencil (rim-only designs)

5" cutter + 5" form

  • Full coverage: 5" Face Stencil
  • Face only: 3.5" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 5" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 3.5" Face Stencil + 5" Rim Stencil

6.5" cutter + 6.5" form

  • Full coverage: 6.5" Face Stencil
  • Face only: 5" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 6.5" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 5" Face Stencil + 6.5" Rim Stencil

8" cutter + 8" form

  • Full coverage: 8" Face Stencil
  • Face only: 6.5" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 8" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 6.5" Face Stencil + 8" Rim Stencil

9.5" cutter + 9.5" form

  • Full coverage: 9.5" Face Stencil
  • Face only: 8" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 9.5" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 8" Face Stencil + 9.5" Rim Stencil

11" cutter + 11" form

  • Full coverage: 11" Face Stencil
  • Face only: 9.5" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 11" Rim Stencil (pair with 9.5" Face for face + rim)
  • Combo (full coverage): 9.5" Face Stencil + 11" Rim Stencil
Rounded Rectangle

4.5" x 8" cutter + 4.5" x 8" form

  • Face only: 3" x 6.5" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 4.5" x 8" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 3" x 6.5" Face + 4.5" x 8" Rim
  • Full coverage: Larger stencil or 12"x12" Full Clay Stencil
Rectangle

3.5" x 5" cutter + 3.5" x 5" form

  • Face only: 2" x 3.5" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 3.5" x 5" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 2" x 3.5" Face + 3.5" x 5" Rim Stencil
  • Full coverage: Larger stencil or 12"x12" Full Clay Stencil

4" x 5" cutter + 4" x 5" form

  • Face only: 2.5" x 3.5" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 4" x 5" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 2.5" x 3.5" Face + 4" x 5" Rim Stencil
  • Full coverage: Larger stencil or 12"x12" Full Clay Stencil

5" x 6" cutter + 5" x 6" form

  • Face only: 3.5" x 4.5" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 5" x 6" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 3.5" x 4.5" Face + 5" x 6" Rim Stencil
  • Full coverage: Larger stencil or 12"x12" Full Clay Stencil

3.5" x 8" cutter + 3.5" x 8" form

  • Face only: 2" x 6.5" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 3.5" x 8" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 2" x 6.5" Face + 3.5" x 8" Rim Stencil
  • Full coverage: Larger stencil or 12"x12" Full Clay Stencil

3.5" x 8.5" cutter + 3.5" x 8.5" form

  • Face only: 2" x 7" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 3.5" x 8.5" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 2" x 7" Face + 3.5" x 8.5" Rim Stencil
  • Full coverage: Larger stencil or 12"x12" Full Clay Stencil

5" x 8" cutter + 5" x 8" form

  • Face only: 3.5" x 6.5" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 5" x 8" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 3.5" x 6.5" Face + 5" x 8" Rim Stencil
  • Full coverage: Larger stencil or 12"x12" Full Clay Stencil

5" x 10" cutter + 5" x 10" form

  • Face only: 3.5" x 8.5" Face Stencil
  • Rim only: 5" x 10" Rim Stencil
  • Combo (full coverage): 3.5" x 8.5" Face + 5" x 10" Rim Stencil
  • Full coverage: Larger stencil or 12"x12" Full Clay Stencil
Slab / Freeform / Large Projects

Up to 12" x 12" slabs

  • Stencil: 12" x 12" Full Clay Slab Stencil
  • Use for one-piece, edge-to-edge coverage (no rim needed).