The pros use very expensive laser cut stainless steel solder paste stencils, something still a bit out of reach to the casual hobbyist. [Felix] solved this problem by making his own solder paste ...

And you don't have to have a fine arts degree to DIY such a look, either. Big box retailers, specialist companies, and even Etsy sellers have quality stencil kits that are easy to use and feature ...

Unless you’d like to spend hours with a toothpick and a tub of solder paste, stencils are the way to go whenever you’re placing SMD parts. While most commercial and industrial SMD stencils are ...