# love.graphics.newStencil

Available since LÖVE 0.8.0
This function is not supported in earlier versions.

Removed in LÖVE 0.9.0
Lua functions can be used directly with love.graphics.setStencil.

Creates a new stencil.

## Function

### Synopsis

    myStencil = love.graphics.newStencil( stencilFunction )

### Arguments

`function stencilFunction`
  Function that draws the stencil.

### Returns

`function myStencil`
  Function that defines the new stencil.

## See Also

- love.graphics
- love.graphics.setStencil
- love.graphics.setInvertedStencil

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Category:

- Functions