What is a stylus?

A stylus is a hard-pointed, pen-shaped instrument used for marking on or "cutting" stencils.

You can purchase a stylus, but an empty ballpoint pen is less expensive, readily available, and works just as well .

• How to prepare a mimeograph stencil by hand

• Concept module: stylus
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): S
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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