I bought a plastic flimsy thing (pretty descriptive, huh? sorry, don't know name) to make a stencil template.

My question is...I am having a difficult time using a matt knife to cut out the stencil and was wondering if there is something easier. I was wondering about maybe a wood engraving tool that can melt the plastic. Thinking this would be smoother and faster.

Has anyone tried it? Or does anyone have any tips?

Kyia