Kept
What carries the design
- The main composition and recognizable focal structure.
- The intended order and relationship of the principal design elements.
- The overall placement direction.
Placement case study
Flat stencil to curved body placement
This example focuses on placement rather than generation: the main design remains recognizable while the preview is adjusted to follow a curved body area more naturally.
- Flat stencil
- Body-fit preview
- Wrap, taper, and spacing
FlatFitted
Reference
What had to stay readable
Start with the subject, silhouette and recognition landmarks. Detail only helps if those still read at the size you plan to use.
- A flat stencil does not automatically show how the design will behave across a curved body area.
- Outer spacing and repeated elements can compress or spread unevenly around the placement.
Simplified
What changed in the stencil
- The preview adjusts the stencil to follow the curved placement.
- Wrap, taper, and outer spacing become visible before the final export.
Read the stencil
What works and what to watch
What works
The fitted version preserves the main composition while changing how the stencil follows the curved placement.
Best for
Armband and other curved placements where wrap, taper, and spacing need review before export.
Watchouts
A digital fit preview does not replace a physical placement and transfer check on the client.
Artist call
What to decide before print or transfer
The result is a working stencil draft. Final size, placement, transfer and tattoo decisions stay with the artist.
- Confirm the placement on the actual client before transfer.
- Check the physical stencil at full size rather than relying only on the screen preview.
- Review focal-point alignment, seam areas, and the tightest repeated spacing.
Keep working
Continue from this example
Next step
Preview your own placement in StencilStudio
Download the iPhone app to generate your stencil, review Fit to Body, and export the result.