Stenciling Help

Berserker · 07-August-04, 06:47 PM

Ok guys,
project coming along nicely.

Case painted base colour.

Going to stencil the designs on it tommorow.

but just wondered if anyone had any tips when it comes to stencil painting.

my plan was to print design onto A4. then cut stencil out onto thin carboard.
Masking tape edges of stencil onto case.

Do i need to mask the edges of design or will i be ok with them loose?

gratefull for any help

Sum_12_fear · 07-August-04, 07:29 PM

yeah i would say you should mask it just because better safe then sorry you never know you might overspray ir the stencil could slip also if you wanna do more then 1 coat of the stencil definetly gonna wanna tape it so it doesnt move at all

Cheshiredemon · 07-August-04, 07:45 PM

I see a problem with you using cardboard/paper. I once tried a paperboard stencil on a piece I was painting, and found that the fibers tend to fray out in certain places, and cause the paint to "feather" on the edges. You might look into getting some plastic to makeyour stencil out of. hobby/craft stores usually sell blank stencil sheets that you can use.

Berserker · 08-August-04, 08:49 AM

thanks for the tips guys.

I ended up masking over the top of the card stencil then cutting round.
works quite well.
you can rub the masking back to smooth out lines.

Dreyco · 11-August-04, 12:28 AM

Tag board works pretty good if you use an exacto knife...

my $.02

aaronrkelly · 11-August-04, 12:33 AM

Its not cheap but I have the local sign guy use his vinyl machine to cut me a mask - sticks great and makes everything look A1. Almost looks to perfect, sometimes people think there stickers instead of painted on. A little bit of wetsanding to knock the edges off the design and some clearcoat and your good to go.

Berserker · 11-August-04, 01:35 AM

ok guys i used the masking over the top of the stencil, then cutting round stencil technique.seemed to be working fine. But once i peeled back i had similar issues to what cheshire demon mentioned. slight roughness in some small places. but you have to get pretty close to see it.

i think next time i'll follow you're advice aaronkelly.

although saying that i did enjoy sitting in the sun with a couple of cold beers and working on the stencils

Badaziam · 11-August-04, 07:48 AM

You can sue transparency paper to make a good stencil. You can buy it anywhere like office max, office depot, staples, etc. I have made several templates using that stuff.

Berserker · 11-August-04, 08:39 AM

badaziam,

what did you use to stick the plastic down with?

07-August-04, 06:47 PM		#1 (permalink)
Berserker Apex Techie Wannabe	Stenciling Help -oops sorry in wrong forum section!!! Ok guys, project coming along nicely. Case painted base colour. Going to stencil the designs on it tommorow. but just wondered if anyone had any tips when it comes to stencil painting. my plan was to print design onto A4. then cut stencil out onto thin carboard. Masking tape edges of stencil onto case. Do i need to mask the edges of design or will i be ok with them loose? gratefull for any help Last edited by Berserker; 07-August-04 at 06:56 PM..

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07-August-04, 07:29 PM		#2 (permalink)
Sum_12_fear Apex Tech Fanatic	yeah i would say you should mask it just because better safe then sorry you never know you might overspray ir the stencil could slip also if you wanna do more then 1 coat of the stencil definetly gonna wanna tape it so it doesnt move at all

07-August-04, 07:45 PM		#3 (permalink)
Cheshiredemon Smiling-Hoe	I see a problem with you using cardboard/paper. I once tried a paperboard stencil on a piece I was painting, and found that the fibers tend to fray out in certain places, and cause the paint to "feather" on the edges. You might look into getting some plastic to makeyour stencil out of. hobby/craft stores usually sell blank stencil sheets that you can use.

08-August-04, 08:49 AM		#4 (permalink)
Berserker Apex Techie Wannabe	thanks for the tips guys. I ended up masking over the top of the card stencil then cutting round. works quite well. you can rub the masking back to smooth out lines.

11-August-04, 12:28 AM		#5 (permalink)
Dreyco PCApex's Mac Man	Tag board works pretty good if you use an exacto knife... my $.02

11-August-04, 12:33 AM		#6 (permalink)
aaronrkelly Apex Tech God	Its not cheap but I have the local sign guy use his vinyl machine to cut me a mask - sticks great and makes everything look A1. Almost looks to perfect, sometimes people think there stickers instead of painted on. A little bit of wetsanding to knock the edges off the design and some clearcoat and your good to go.

11-August-04, 01:35 AM		#7 (permalink)
Berserker Apex Techie Wannabe	ok guys i used the masking over the top of the stencil, then cutting round stencil technique.seemed to be working fine. But once i peeled back i had similar issues to what cheshire demon mentioned. slight roughness in some small places. but you have to get pretty close to see it. i think next time i'll follow you're advice aaronkelly. although saying that i did enjoy sitting in the sun with a couple of cold beers and working on the stencils

11-August-04, 07:48 AM		#8 (permalink)
Badaziam Apex Master Tech Apprentice	You can sue transparency paper to make a good stencil. You can buy it anywhere like office max, office depot, staples, etc. I have made several templates using that stuff.

11-August-04, 08:39 AM		#9 (permalink)
Berserker Apex Techie Wannabe	badaziam, what did you use to stick the plastic down with?