(Topic ID: 92607)

Creating cabinet stencils

By L_satan

9 years ago



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    #1 9 years ago

    I have done some tag-art stencils for theatrical productions and art installations in the past, but now I wish to turn my hand toward cabinet stencil restoration, for the skill and fun of it. I think sheets of acetate would work best for this execution--has anyone else done this?
    I'm curious if anyone might know where I could find 2' x 4' sheets of acetate.
    Thoughts?
    Experiences?

    Thanks!
    Z.

    #2 9 years ago

    They used to be made of thin metal when the factory did them.

    That's how you get that cool "under spray" effect around the edges.

    #3 9 years ago

    I made stencils a while back from something similar to acetate, it was actually film used transparent blueprints. Kind of similar to xray film, I got mine used from a civil engineering firm. Stencils came out great, and a nice benefit of them being transparent was that after the first color was dry, it was easier to line up the stencils for the second color. They can be re-used too, I cleaned the paint off after I was done, and gave them away on RGP.

    #4 9 years ago

    Just a bump...I'd love to do them out of metal, but...I'll try the acetate and do any "under-spray" effect with alternative materials.

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    #5 9 years ago
    #6 9 years ago

    That is a very good price for Lexan, thank you! I'd love to use acetate, because I can cut it easily with an exacto or mat knife.

    #7 9 years ago
    Quoted from L_satan:

    That is a very good price for Lexan

    Actually I was concerned about it's thickness and cutting it.

    #8 9 years ago

    I have access to scanning equipment and a large CNC machine, so it is possible. But looking at price, at $30 per sheet with shipping, I'm already at $120, without the front or head. More cost effective to buy them online.
    Needing ten pieces, I'd need to find them for $6 a piece to make it cost effective, when the work of tracing and cutting would not be included.

    #10 9 years ago

    vid1900, you are awesome as usual!
    Thank you!

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