Best material for Re-usable stencil?

Cyph3r · 08-September-06, 12:19 PM

What kinda material do you guys use to make stencils that is:
Re-usable
Easy to cut on
Possible to draw on. preferably with a pencil.

I'm thinking about painting my case entirely mirror-finish.
But the problem is I'm planning to have flames paint on the side too, so I thought I would carry out the process as normal (sanding, painting, sanding etc etc..) but everytime I get to adding the color coat, I first put a stencil, lay a coat of black (main color), then just lay the other opposing stencil and paint on the green flames then continue teh process...

That's why I need a re-usable material that I can make a stencil easily outta.

Thanks!

T-shirt · 08-September-06, 01:47 PM

I don't know what stores are in your area, or can ship to you.
but in the US I would look for stencil material at craft/hobby stores, or autobody repair supply stores.
most should carry a thin plastic "cling" film as well as a heavier clear stiff plastic used for repeated (reusable) stencils.
Try googling to find it in your area

Cyph3r · 08-September-06, 01:55 PM

Hey Thanks T-shirt!

We don't have any auto supply repair stores here, but we have some posh art/craft stores here so i'll check it out.

lol thanks, before I used brown paper which turned soggy, thick card which doesn't cut and just plain paper which turned into tissue..

musclecars&computers · 08-September-06, 02:20 PM

ask ur doctors office or vet or som'n if they have old xrays u can have. Also that clear plastic like teachers use on projectors.

Hurt Me Plenty · 08-September-06, 02:34 PM

OfficeMax and such usually sell overhead projector plastic sheets, that you can print on with an injet printer.

Might your purpose, and not break the bank.

Cyph3r · 08-September-06, 02:48 PM

Sweet Idea, but I need the stencil to be able to cover a whole side panel.

But, I don't really know how big X-rays go..

But that'll work for my top panel, and love the fact taht they can be printed on

.

Thanks!

chapper · 08-September-06, 03:05 PM

For years I've used an architect's design card board. It's light weight, flexible, comes in big sheets and is printed with a bue grid; not expensive and you find it architect's and engineer's drafting supplies.
You paint it with shellac, VERY important, then draw and cut your stencil. I reuse them many times.

KiwiFlavor · 08-September-06, 03:05 PM

use carton yo

!!

08-September-06, 12:19 PM		#1 (permalink)
Cyph3r Apex Techie Lite	Best material for Re-usable stencil? What kinda material do you guys use to make stencils that is: Re-usable Easy to cut on Possible to draw on. preferably with a pencil. I'm thinking about painting my case entirely mirror-finish. But the problem is I'm planning to have flames paint on the side too, so I thought I would carry out the process as normal (sanding, painting, sanding etc etc..) but everytime I get to adding the color coat, I first put a stencil, lay a coat of black (main color), then just lay the other opposing stencil and paint on the green flames then continue teh process... That's why I need a re-usable material that I can make a stencil easily outta. Thanks!

08-September-06, 01:47 PM		#2 (permalink)
T-shirt Apex Techie Wannabe	Re: Best material for Re-usable stencil? I don't know what stores are in your area, or can ship to you. but in the US I would look for stencil material at craft/hobby stores, or autobody repair supply stores. most should carry a thin plastic "cling" film as well as a heavier clear stiff plastic used for repeated (reusable) stencils. Try googling to find it in your area

08-September-06, 01:55 PM		#3 (permalink)
Cyph3r Apex Techie Lite	Re: Best material for Re-usable stencil? Hey Thanks T-shirt! We don't have any auto supply repair stores here, but we have some posh art/craft stores here so i'll check it out. lol thanks, before I used brown paper which turned soggy, thick card which doesn't cut and just plain paper which turned into tissue..

08-September-06, 02:20 PM		#4 (permalink)
musclecars&computers Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: Best material for Re-usable stencil? ask ur doctors office or vet or som'n if they have old xrays u can have. Also that clear plastic like teachers use on projectors.

08-September-06, 02:34 PM		#5 (permalink)
Hurt Me Plenty Apex Master Tech	Re: Best material for Re-usable stencil? OfficeMax and such usually sell overhead projector plastic sheets, that you can print on with an injet printer. Might your purpose, and not break the bank.

08-September-06, 02:48 PM		#6 (permalink)
Cyph3r Apex Techie Lite	Re: Best material for Re-usable stencil? Sweet Idea, but I need the stencil to be able to cover a whole side panel. But, I don't really know how big X-rays go.. But that'll work for my top panel, and love the fact taht they can be printed on . Thanks!

08-September-06, 03:05 PM		#7 (permalink)
chapper Apex Advanced Techie	Re: Best material for Re-usable stencil? For years I've used an architect's design card board. It's light weight, flexible, comes in big sheets and is printed with a bue grid; not expensive and you find it architect's and engineer's drafting supplies. You paint it with shellac, VERY important, then draw and cut your stencil. I reuse them many times.

08-September-06, 03:05 PM		#8 (permalink)
KiwiFlavor Apex Tech Fanatic	Re: Best material for Re-usable stencil? use carton yo !!

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