YEAJON 2 Inch Letter Stencils Symbol Numbers Craft Stencils, 42 Pcs Reusable Alphabet Templates Interlocking Stencil Kit for Painting on Wood, Wall, Fabric, Rock, Chalkboard, Sign, DIY Art Projects

Why I reached for this set

I’ve been hunting for a compact, reusable stencil kit that I can toss in my tote and use for quick, clean, consistently sized lettering across a range of materials. The YEAJON stencils hit that brief on paper: 2-inch uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols; laser-cut PET; and an interlocking edge that promises straight lines without constant measuring. After several projects—wood signage, a canvas tote, a chalkboard menu board, and a test on primed metal—I have a clear sense of where this set shines and where it asks for a little technique.

Build, format, and the interlock system

Each character lives on its own tile, roughly 2.83 x 2 inches, with the letter height landing at about 2 inches. The PET sheets are thin and flexible, but not flimsy—enough give to sit flat on smooth surfaces, enough resilience to survive washing and repeat use. The laser cutting is tidy, with smooth edges that won’t snag or scratch. That matters more than it sounds; crisp edges make a noticeable difference in paint bleed.

The interlocking design is the headline feature. Slide tiles together and you get a straight, baseline-aligned word in seconds. For quick labeling or when you’re laying out a long phrase, the ability to click letters together and keep them straight is a genuine time saver. The tradeoff is spacing control: the interlock sets a default gap that reads a touch wide. For many uses—garage bins, garden markers, kids’ room decor—that spacing looks fine. If you’re chasing more typographic polish, you’ll want workarounds (more on those below).

Real-world use on different surfaces

• Wood sign (sealed pine, acrylic craft paint, stencil brush): This is where the set shines. Using a light, dry-brush technique and offloading most of the paint before touching the surface, I got sharp edges and even coverage. Sealing the wood first helped prevent capillary bleed under the stencil.

• Canvas tote (fabric paint with textile medium, foam pouncer): With a sheet inside the bag to prevent bleed-through, the results were clean. I used a pouncing motion rather than rolling, and heat-set per the paint’s instructions. The slight flexibility of the tiles helped them sit flat on the textured fabric, but a light mist of repositionable spray adhesive made it noticeably crisper.

• Chalkboard (chalk marker): Excellent. The tiles wiped clean afterward with a damp cloth. The interlock made it easy to center titles and keep a tight baseline.

• Primed metal (spray paint): Usable, but fussy. Even with light passes, the inevitable tiny gaps between tiles and surface allowed a little mist under the edges, creating a slight fuzziness. If spray paint is your primary medium, expect to rely on low-tack adhesive and masking, or consider a sturdier metal stencil if you need razor-sharp edges.

Alignment, spacing, and kerning reality check

The interlock gives you speed and straightness at the cost of fixed spacing. For most characters the default gap looks fine; for some pairs—particularly around narrower shapes like I—it can look loose. Two simple strategies improved my results:

1) Overlap tiles slightly. You can “cheat” the spacing by sliding tiles so the plastic edges overlap a millimeter or two, pulling letters closer. This is the quickest fix when you want tighter spacing without tools.

2) Tape instead of interlock. For fussy words, I sometimes set the letters side-by-side, bypassing the interlock entirely, and aligned them with low-tack tape on the top edge. That freed me to nudge spacing for tricky pairs. For the letter I, trimming off the interlock tabs on a dedicated duplicate (if you own a second set) gives you full kerning control without affecting the rest of the tiles.

One other note: because each letter fits the same tile width, inherently wide letters like M and W are visually narrower than a proportionally spaced font would be. This is a common tradeoff in modular stencil sets and not a defect—just an aesthetic to be aware of.

The single-character limitation

There’s one tile per character. If your word contains repeating letters—think “LETTER” or “WOODWORK”—you’ll be sliding a tile, painting, letting it set, then moving the tile to the next position. For short words or when you work with fast-drying paint, it’s a minor inconvenience. For long signage runs, it adds time and increases the chance of nudging a still-wet letter. If you foresee frequent long words or need speed, a second set is a practical upgrade.

Durability and cleanup

Durability has been solid. The PET sheets flex and spring back, and the laser edges haven’t feathered or warped after washing. Acrylics, latex, fabric paint, and chalk marker all cleaned off with mild soap and water if handled reasonably soon after use. Dried acrylic needed a soak and gentle rub, which the tiles tolerated fine. Avoid hot water and solvents; they’re unnecessary and can warp thin plastics. I dry the set flat and keep them in a slim organizer; they arrive in a bag, but a labeled envelope or small divider box makes it faster to sort letters mid-project.

Methods that worked best

• Paint choice: Thick, fast-drying paints reduce bleed. Thin down sparingly, if at all.
• Application: Dry-brush or stipple with a stencil brush or pouncer. Rollers are faster but risk forcing paint under edges. For spray paint, use multiple very light passes and a repositionable adhesive on the back of each tile.
• Surface prep: Seal porous surfaces (raw wood, uncoated canvas) to minimize wicking.
• Holding power: Repositionable spray adhesive is a game-changer on textured surfaces.
• Protection: Lift tiles straight up; dragging can smear edges. Clear-coat outdoor signs when dry.

Where the set fits

The YEAJON stencils are sized and built for everyday making: garage labels, garden stakes, mailbox numbers, party signage, classroom boards, tote bags, basic branding on crates and bins. They produce clean, legible results with brush-based methods and moderate care. If your work depends on ultra-tight kerning, high-speed production, or consistently crisp spray-painted edges on rough surfaces, you’ll either invest more prep time or look toward heavier-gauge metal stencils.

Pros

• Clean laser-cut edges; smooth and safe to handle
• Interlocking design speeds alignment and keeps baselines straight
• Reusable PET holds up well to washing and repeated use
• Versatile across wood, chalkboard, fabric, and other flat surfaces
• Compact size with clear, high-contrast 2-inch characters

Cons

• Only one of each character slows phrases with repeated letters
• Fixed interlock spacing can read wide; kerning control is limited
• Spray paint demands extra prep to avoid soft edges
• Monospaced tile width makes M and W look visually narrow

Value and verdict

As a compact, reusable alphabet set, this hits the sweet spot for most hobby and DIY lettering. The interlock makes setup fast, the cut quality is good, and the material strikes a useful balance between flexibility and stability. The limitations—single-character count and fixed spacing—are inherent to this style of stencil and manageable with a few techniques or a second set if you’re producing longer text. I’ve kept these near the top of my craft drawer because they handle 80% of my quick lettering tasks without fuss.

Recommendation: I recommend the YEAJON stencils for crafters, educators, and DIYers who want clean, consistent 2-inch lettering on flat surfaces using brush-based methods. They’re durable, easy to align, and versatile for everyday projects. If your work demands pro-grade kerning or fast, razor-sharp spray results on textured surfaces, plan on extra prep, consider purchasing a backup set for repeated letters, or step up to heavier metal stencils. For the price and convenience, this set earns a spot in my kit.