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Stencil templates and shape stencils are commonly made from acrylic, generic plastic, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and cardstock.

Pack sizes vary widely: small single sets (about 3–9 pieces), multi-packs (examples include 8, 16, or 24 pieces), and larger stencil books or kits that can provide around 80 stencils total.

Look for features such as dual inking edges to reduce smudging, smooth die-cut edges for sharp outlines, and transparent alignment guides that let you see the work surface while tracing.

Many stencils are described as reusable and easy to clean. PET and plastic stencils in the listings are noted as washable with water, and several plastic templates highlight easy-to-clean surfaces for repeated use.

Dimensions vary by product. Examples from the listings show template lengths roughly from about 4 inches up to about 14.17 inches, and widths ranging from approximately 0.43 inches up to about 12 inches, depending on the stencil style.

Stencil sets commonly include full alphabets (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and punctuation, plus various shapes and patterns such as emotion/token shapes, patterned craft motifs, circles, and French-curve drawing templates.

Many listings emphasize paper, but PET and plastic stencils are also described as suitable for surfaces like glass, wood, canvas, furniture, and fabric. One description also mentions use on windows and doors.

Most listings do not specify thickness, but a few give measurements: one drafting template lists 0.08 inches (transparent plastic), while one stencil book describes its sheets as 10 mm thick. Several other items list material type (plastic, PET, cardstock) without a thickness value.

Stencil books in the listings are described as offering four sizes per shape, with one example noting 20 pages of shapes and a total of 80 stencils per book.

Storage varies by product: some sets include a reusable storage pouch, many are sold as multi-packs, and others come as multi-page stencil books or kits designed to keep stencils organized and portable.