a vinyl for masking

[Claire]

Hi
you can try sign and digital in dublin they do a good stencil material .We use alot of it in painting logos on trucks.

[Adrian Yeo]

Hi Angelique

I use the Hexis polymask quite a bit for paint stencils, but think from what you are saying that a masking vinyl will not do you any favors.

Certainly with the hexis product, the adhesive is designed to be ‘easy’ remove as it is only there for a short time. Think the application tape will just pull it way as you are finding now, especially on fabric.

[Angelique Muller]

Thanks for that.
I will check it out.. 😀

[Barbara Eden]

Hi Angelique
I also paint fabric occasionally 🙂 . How are you applying the paint, do you need a stencil material that sticks well (as in airbrushing)?
There’s a firm in the Uk called N C B who specialise in stencil materials, some are from the U.S.A. company Bren, they make a clear stencil, called P.Cut – I think.

I was discussing this just recently, if I can find the thread, i’ll put a link here.

Barbara

[Angelique Muller]

quote Barbara Eden:

Hi Angelique
I also paint fabric occasionally 🙂 . How are you applying the paint, do you need a stencil material that sticks well (as in airbrushing)?
There’s a firm in the Uk called N C B who specialise in stencil materials, some are from the U.S.A. company Bren, they make a clear stencil, called P.Cut – I think.

I was discussing this just recently, if I can find the thread, i’ll put a link here.

Barbara

Thanks Barbara,

I need the stencil to stick reasonably well: I apply the paint with a stencilling brush and then go over it with a little roller (for an even finish).
I do two coats (it is usually white on a dark background) for good coverage.
It is not the end of the world if the vinyl lifts a little bit, but I could work faster if it didn’t…
I will look into that UK company that you mentioned

[Vic Adair]

We use Avery Signmask Grey, Robert Horne will have it works fine.

Vic

[Vic Adair]

OOPs! just read your question again. Signmasks not good for Fabric.
Too much Coffee 😳 😳
Vic

[Barbara Eden]

Hi Angelique
Here’s the link to the stencil materials i was talking about http://www.ncb-marking.co.uk/bren-stenc … html#vmask

The P.Cut is a little opaque-like mylar, firmer than vinyl,but by no means stiff. You still need the appy tape, but not a problem

What a good idea to use a roller to even out the paint-but where do you get one small enough – or are you doing large projects?
Do you use a ‘dedicated’ fabric paint too?

Barbara 🙂

[Angelique Muller]

I use artist acryllic. I have tried and tested many different types of paint and find that one the best: it is very thick for good coverage. I iron it afterwarths and it gives a really good finish. It stick really well.
I did try fabric paints aswell, but the solvents make the vinyll bubble: okay if you do only one coat, but no good for two…..
In terms of roller: I use a two inch foam roller.

[Angelique Muller]

Maybe another way would be to get a less sticky application tape?!?!
Does that exist?

[Lynn Normington]

Angelique I can’t answer your question, but it is very nice to see you around again, hows the little one getting on ??

Lynn

[Angelique Muller]

quote Lynn:

Angelique I can’t answer your question, but it is very nice to see you around again, hows the little one getting on ??

Lynn

Very good! Thanks for asking Lynn
He is 11 months now… how time flies…. he is a good little boy… very happy and smiley, but he makes working on signs quite hard at the moment. I only get to do a couple of hours in the evening when he is in bed. I had this naive notion that he would entertain himself during the day whilst I could get on with work… how wrong I was 🙄 But I am enjoying him a lot!
How are you!

[Lynn Normington]

we are fine thanks Angelique a couple of pic’s of the little man would be good

Lynn

[Barry Williams]

quote Angelique Muller:

I use artist acryllic. I have tried and tested many different types of paint and find that one the best: it is very thick for good coverage. I iron it afterwarths and it gives a really good finish. It stick really well.
I did try fabric paints aswell, but the solvents make the vinyll bubble: okay if you do only one coat, but no good for two…..
In terms of roller: I use a two inch foam roller.

Hi Angelique
I sometimes get similar work to yours—roller blinds and football kit and first-aid bags which are personalised for sponsors. These are usually small production runs.
I usually use Scotchcal 500series vinyl, which is quite soft, and carry it on a very low-tack application tape. A little heat also helps to bond the stencil and results in fewer problems in removing the app tape.
I always use ACRYLIC aerosols for this type of work, two light coats rather that one heavy one—it also dries quickly and the paint does’nt bleed under the stencil and no reaction with the stencil vinyl.
Sign+Digital in Dublin carry both of those products.
Regards
BARRY

[Angelique Muller]

Thanks Barry,
I will give them a ring and get some of your recommended products…

And Lynn: I will pm you a picture of the boy…
edit: can’t do that anymore… I will put one on new thread…