Run Pig Run
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what knives do you use, by Run Pig Run on Feb 11, 2007 18:17:00 GMT 1, for cutting stencils? I use those pound shop ones that come in a blue box with about 10 blades. trouble is you need about two boxes for one biggish stencil....anyone know where to get like 100 decent blades?
also what paint do you use - i've been using monster and montana but it seems to either block up totally or splutter blobs of paint at all angles.
for cutting stencils? I use those pound shop ones that come in a blue box with about 10 blades. trouble is you need about two boxes for one biggish stencil....anyone know where to get like 100 decent blades?
also what paint do you use - i've been using monster and montana but it seems to either block up totally or splutter blobs of paint at all angles.
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what knives do you use, by absyrd on Feb 11, 2007 20:30:03 GMT 1, I haven't been doing it for long, so here are my poorly informed observations. Hope it provides any kind of help.
For smaller stencils, I just use an Exacto stencil knife or similar from their line of products.
For bigger ones, I go through blades fast so I use a mix of whatever I have. Here in the states you can find giant boxes of blades from chain hardware/home stores. A regular utility knife works fine once you have the technique down. I'll also use a stone to sharpen/clean any that I get spray adhesive on or dull a bit and I can buy myself a few extra cuts out of it. You can also do yourself a favor by applying even pressure on it while cutting; they do tend to bend a bit when doing curved areas or if it is biting into the material you are cutting or cutting on. I'll also use my larger exacto for fine details.
"Blob" problems can arise from having a malfunctioning nozzles (I'll have two cans of the same paint from the same co and they'll both spray so differently), not cleaning out your nozzles between sprays, or from just general bad control.
I haven't been doing it for long, so here are my poorly informed observations. Hope it provides any kind of help.
For smaller stencils, I just use an Exacto stencil knife or similar from their line of products.
For bigger ones, I go through blades fast so I use a mix of whatever I have. Here in the states you can find giant boxes of blades from chain hardware/home stores. A regular utility knife works fine once you have the technique down. I'll also use a stone to sharpen/clean any that I get spray adhesive on or dull a bit and I can buy myself a few extra cuts out of it. You can also do yourself a favor by applying even pressure on it while cutting; they do tend to bend a bit when doing curved areas or if it is biting into the material you are cutting or cutting on. I'll also use my larger exacto for fine details.
"Blob" problems can arise from having a malfunctioning nozzles (I'll have two cans of the same paint from the same co and they'll both spray so differently), not cleaning out your nozzles between sprays, or from just general bad control.
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what knives do you use, by absyrd on Feb 11, 2007 20:40:59 GMT 1, Here is a place that sells decent sized blades in 100 piece packs for pretty cheap.
www.etchworld.com/cat--Cutting-Supplies--Cutting+Supplies
I haven't used the ish I ordered from there yet, though, so I can't comment on durability and usefulness.
There has to be plenty of other sites out there similar to this... like ones closer to your side of the world.
Here is a place that sells decent sized blades in 100 piece packs for pretty cheap. www.etchworld.com/cat--Cutting-Supplies--Cutting+SuppliesI haven't used the ish I ordered from there yet, though, so I can't comment on durability and usefulness. There has to be plenty of other sites out there similar to this... like ones closer to your side of the world. |
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BK83
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what knives do you use, by BK83 on Feb 12, 2007 0:49:24 GMT 1, another small note on the spraypaint front make sure you are using flat spraypaint -- no semi-flat or ultra-flat. Just plain flat. it bleeds less, unless of course you are going for that effect in which case this information is now irrelevant!
J
another small note on the spraypaint front make sure you are using flat spraypaint -- no semi-flat or ultra-flat. Just plain flat. it bleeds less, unless of course you are going for that effect in which case this information is now irrelevant!
J
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Ripper1331
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what knives do you use, by Ripper1331 on Feb 13, 2007 6:28:40 GMT 1, I use xacto #11 blades with a "comfort" grip xacto knife. Works pretty well - examples of my nonsense here -> www.craptastica.com
I use xacto #11 blades with a "comfort" grip xacto knife. Works pretty well - examples of my nonsense here -> www.craptastica.com |
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Run Pig Run
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what knives do you use, by Run Pig Run on Feb 13, 2007 19:31:36 GMT 1, great stuff, i'll check these out.
on the paint thing - it's not bleeding thats the problem, it's mainly blocking up inside the can.
my theory is that the better quality the paint the more likely it is to block up.....i.e. the thicker the paint the more it is likely to block. I don't reckon storing cans of paint in my garage in this cold weather helps either.
btw, i do always turn the can upside down and clear the nozzle after use.
great stuff, i'll check these out.
on the paint thing - it's not bleeding thats the problem, it's mainly blocking up inside the can.
my theory is that the better quality the paint the more likely it is to block up.....i.e. the thicker the paint the more it is likely to block. I don't reckon storing cans of paint in my garage in this cold weather helps either.
btw, i do always turn the can upside down and clear the nozzle after use.
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what knives do you use, by absyrd on Feb 13, 2007 20:08:42 GMT 1, I don't reckon storing cans of paint in my garage in this cold weather helps either. btw, i do always turn the can upside down and clear the nozzle after use.
The cold def doesn't help. The metal and plastic expands and contracts. That is probably the 100% solution to your problem.
I heard that if it is a prolonged period where you think its been clogged up, you can use a bit of paint thinner to clean it out. I've done this only a few times but couldn't tell that much of a difference.
Try buying a fancy nozzle or two, also.
G'luck.
I don't reckon storing cans of paint in my garage in this cold weather helps either. btw, i do always turn the can upside down and clear the nozzle after use. The cold def doesn't help. The metal and plastic expands and contracts. That is probably the 100% solution to your problem. I heard that if it is a prolonged period where you think its been clogged up, you can use a bit of paint thinner to clean it out. I've done this only a few times but couldn't tell that much of a difference. Try buying a fancy nozzle or two, also. G'luck. |
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Wiseblood
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what knives do you use, by Wiseblood on May 31, 2007 14:19:17 GMT 1, Anyone know where you can buy packs of x-acto blades here in the uk, google isnt showing much other than packs of 5
Anyone know where you can buy packs of x-acto blades here in the uk, google isnt showing much other than packs of 5
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