some advice needed on sandblast rubber vinyl?

[David Lowery]

You can buy a rubber sandblast mask from Spandex I believe.

Have used it for a local stonemason but he supplied the rubber.

As for the setings, it’s trial and error i’m afraid, just run it slllllooooowwwww.

[Colin Crow]

Thanks Dave

I have seen that Hexis have 3 types listed in their catalogue, including one paper one, but they give no indication of how they are used. With the rubber you used, did you weed and tape as normal vinyl or is there some other application?

[Kate Griffiths]

Hi Colin,

Sandblast rubber/plastic is rigid enough to apply without application tape as you are making a mask and blasting through the weeded bits. You need a sandblast plastic blade for your machine usually a 60 degree, as the material is quite thick, and apply more pressure/force (about 250-290) than usual.

I hope this helps.

Kate

[Russell Pavey]

Hi Dave

We use aslan S68 from dorotape – a 180 micron ideal for what you are after.

Use a 60 degree knife to get the best cut. As Dave said, a slow speed , and quite a force.

Weeds as usual and we use conform application tape as per usual vinyl.

Hope that helps

Russ

[owenbooth]

Hi Dave
I’ve just gotten into sandblasting glass at home. I was buying proper stenciling film, and even tried the rubberised stuff the others are referring too, but I found both fiddly and difficult to handle. The rubberised material was too damned thick to cut effectively, and the stenciling film was less tacky than the application tape, so was almost impossible to apply properly. I tried just normal vinyl (3M brand etc) and it works fine! Soooo much easier to use, and though I had initial concerns the sandblaster would just shred it, those concerns were unfounded. The Sandblaster I use is a cabinet type, hobby unit operating on around 80 PSI. I’ve been blasting designs and logos onto Glass mugs, and coasters with great success. The sand is expensive, but lasts for a very long time. Good luck with your endeavours!