KingKarl Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Fellas I'm not sure if this has been asked before but, what materials do people use for their lure patterns stenciles? for instance i've been using Aluminium flashing as layovers with patterns cut out. but is there another material I should be using? what do you suggest and how are you using them? karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I use regular stencil material available at Walmart. Some people here use plastic milk cartons. I would suggest that whatever you use, you should be able to see through it so that you can properly align the stencil and it should be impervious to any chemical that you use to clean it. Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBZILLA Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 For me I use the plastic that get when you buy something from the store, the packageing I mean it's thin plastic holds up for a long time, you can see through it, and piant comes off easy. Just take a razor blade cut your stencil out and boom bam your in buisness. Note. the closer you hold it to the work piece the crisper it will be the further the more fadded it will be. Robby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrs5kprs Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I prefer Grafix brand medium weight Stencil Film. Has a matte finish so you can use a pencil to draw or trace your pattern then cut. Have the best results cutting it with a stencil burner (kind of like a really fine tip soldering iron). have also made stencils from manila folders, frisket, anything else that wasn't nailed down or too expensive to cut up LOL. The Grafix film is about $4/ four sheets (9"x12") at Hobby Lobby/Michaels. Found it in the scrapbooking/stenciling section. Very easy to make some nice stencils using a scanner, digital pic, or original design from a sketch or a paint program using this material. Just print it, trace it, cut it, shoot it. Cut about 7 new craw and tiger patterns yesterday, plus some rib patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBait Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 on the following....in the forums. Plasti dip plastic dip heat shrink tubing Carolina Chip and Hughesy mentioned these quite some time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoRoller Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I use the plastic sheeting commonly called transparency film. It is the stuff that is used for making overhead projection slides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish03 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Any of you use melted candle wax for this process? Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 i've been using little spacers under the template to keep it from contacting the paint surface, does anyone do anything like this?? does anyone lay it right on the bait?? I know if your flaming a car hotrod style you use fineline tape then mask off the other part of the car, i did this with a lure i wanted yellow and black bumble bee style, i think it might take to long though for lures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKarl Posted March 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Robby, I love that quote, I'd watch that movie just to hear and read it , the only part better in the movie was when Jane Kicked him in the aggots(ouchthat gotta hurt ). All the reply posts got me thinking :idea: and then it hit me, 1mm Pvc clear sheet is perfect for stenciles/ patterns for all the right reasons that others have mentioned. But the is one point not mentioned which makes it micky mouse, is that PVC is mouldable, you add some heat over a bare lure body and you can shape it to the body then it goes hard again. So if you draw the lure shape/ then cut out your pattern/ heat the pvc to the Lure and the rest is history. what do you think worth giving it a go Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 I think it's a great idea Karl. Dtrs.....awesome idea, gonna try it! thank you. jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendary Lures Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Plastic coated playing cards, my favorite. You can get them in regular or jumbo size. At least 50 in a pack for about a buck. They come with a nice storage box, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPala Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Kingcarl, tried the 1mm PVC before & found 1mm thick actually makes a difference. For very clear outline, you'll have to spray pretty straight on else line blurs. Thin material is better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sducoach Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Okay guys. I'm brand new at painting and this post caught me. Give me some suggestions on airbrush systems, paint, and stencils for patterns. Brand new so be nice....... please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish03 Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Well before anyone else says it This site has a great search feature and t5hese questions have just come up recently I know because I asked them Anyway here are some of the threads http://www.tackleunderground.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=5038 http://www.tackleunderground.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=5056 Theres tons more on this site have fun Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sducoach Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Badfish, Thanks. I knew someone would jump up and "tell me where to go"! LOL I appreciate your response and Dave's PM! J.E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
