Silk Screen Stencils are different than your traditional stencil.

With regular stencils you'll see a break in the letters to connect them.

With silk screen you get the entire design with no breaks.  They are designed using a silk mesh and vinyl. 

To Use: Place your stencil shiny side down and use a looser toothpaste consistency Royal Icing and scrap across design.  Make sure to use a little pressure when scraping off to ensure your RI goes through cleanly.  I highly recommend practicing a few times before using on your cookies!

To Wash: Wash in lukewarm water, pat dry with a paper towel and lay flat to fully dry.