Spray Stencil Ink for Signs.

[jerry_stanek]

Mcmaster Carr has different colors

[stump]

Amazon has it as well, both as in spray cans and quarts. All colors, most free shipping with Amazon Prime.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...en%2Caps%2C228

[dlcw]

Tried the quart cans and it did not dry for a looooong time. The spray can stuff dries very fast.

[cowboy1296]

I did find it a little funny when the scientist who were on their way to the north to prove global warming got stuck in the ice. Then the rescuers who went in using an ice breaker got stuck as well.

Anyhow i do appreciate the comments about the stencil ink and will use it if this sign goes through.

[cowboy1296]

I did not even know it came in a liquid, spray is what i have on hand.

[cowboy1296]

Another question. I have to refinish a sign that has already been v-carved. If i seal the entire board i will also be sealing the v-carving, and i might use sikken log and siding. Will the stencil ink adhere to any type of sealer or what would you recommend?

[bleeth]

Sikkens is best either on raw wood or on top of itself as a refresher coat. Either way, If you are going to paint on top of it give it days to cure before putting the stencil ink on top. I would do a small experimental sample first as I don't know whether the base in the stencil ink will "like" Sikkens or not. Likely no issue though.

[cowboy1296]

Thanks, so for i like the sikkens and the stencil ink just not sure yet if they like each other.

[cowboy1296]

chances are i am doing something wrong. I just did a large sign. First i used a sanding sealer on my board, then i cut the sign, then i used some spray shellac on the entire sign, then i used the stencil ink. I let it dry for 24 hours. I then sanded the sign. I had to deal with gunk on my sand paper but managed to get-r-done and it was looking good. Then i put sikkens over everything with a brush trying to evenly apply it with the brush. I noticed that the ink was starting to smear even though it had dried. Now what am i doing wrong.

[Cosmos275]

dumb, new guy question: Why stencil ink over more typical cans of spray paint (acrylic or whatever)? What's the advantage, faster drying? I'm just starting in on a project where I want to mask and use a couple colors. Thanks!