Mask/paint help

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tankerzuke
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Mask/paint help

Post by tankerzuke »

Hello, I could really use some input. I paint parts of the signs I make but use too much crap to get it done.
My current steps: carve, 2 coats of lacquer, spray paint, sand
Now this works but it gums up way to many sanding pads.
I have read some old posts and have seen people mention masking. I have used shelf paper but it curls up while cutting and is a mess. Is there a thicker or stronger mask? And also i saw a post about spray ink? Can anyone enlighten me?
Thanks in advance
Zuke

tonydude
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Re: Mask/paint help

Post by tonydude »

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I use oramask 813. This is what I do. Put on 2-3 coats of shellac on let dry, put the mask on, make sure it's smooth on the wood, carve thru the mask with a sharp bit. Than I use spray stencil ink for my carvings or you can use acrylic paint. It won't bleed into the wood because it's coated with shellac first. Peel off the mask when done spraying and put a coat or two of your finish on, that is what I do.

Tony
Buffalo,NY

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