stencils on irregular surfaces?

[DenB.]

Andy, what i've done in the past is if i don't have any (low tack) vinyl or l/t frisket paper. I'll make my stencil and spray some 3m spray adhesive on the back, let it set for 2-4 minutes before setting it in place so the glue will dry a bit and not leave too much glue behind. then when i'm done spraying remove the stencil and just wipe the residue lightly with g/w remover. works for me good luck

 

[BonesFX]

Why don't you just mask it out with masking tape - sketch out the design - cut it out with a razor blade and then airbrush it in --- Bones!~

 

[DenB.]

Because if you do that and you don't have a completely steady hand you run a "BIG" risk of cutting into the substrate your working on it's better to be safe than sorry

 

[big stinkie]

As Homer Simpson would say, "Doh!" Why didn't I think of those options?

Both methods will work for me, I think. I've developed a pretty steady hand with the razor blade, but first I'm gonna try the spray adhesive. I know I have some...I saw it in my messy office the other day. I'll have to tunnel back in there and see if I can find it.

Thanks again.

Andy aka Big Stinkie

 

[DenB.]

Andy!, if you have the 3m adhesive don't spray it before you cut the stencil 'cause it doesn't take to long to dry maybe only a couple of minutes

 

[big stinkie]

I've been practicing doing some small (2-3 inch across) skulls using home-made paper stencils and an airbrush. Finally got it down to where it is acceptable. I've practiced on flat surfaces, but my first real job is going to be on a non-DOT approved German helmet which has lots of curves and bumps.

Is there a secret to keeping the stencil flat against irregular surfaces? Should I use a different material for the stencil?

I have access to a vinyl cutter, so perhaps a vinyl stencil would 'stick' to the scuffed up clear coat by itself.

Thanks in advance,

Andy aka Big Stinkie

 

[FLAME QUEEN]

If you do have a plotter at hand then then cut it with
intermed vinyl you might first try a vinyl called Paint Mask vinyl the paint masking is heaver (thicker)with low tack ,but so is intermed vinyl use a hair dryer to heat it just so you can lay it down and around your curves now if your fairly good at air brushing then you know about softning any unwanted edge. have fun this sould help.

 

[NightShiftX]

Last weekend I airbrushed some tribal flames on a german helmet.So I know what you mean.
The easiest way is to use printable transparent acetates as frisket paper with 3m Spray adhesive.

 

[DenB.]

WHERE DO YOU FIND THOSE ACETATES?