Firechief Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I have just purchased a "Stencil Burner" (Micheals for $15.00) that is very much like a wood burning tool and it does a wonderful job with stencils. Just find a pattern that you need in picture form, or draw your own and place it under a piece of picture frame glass. Then take your stencil sheet which can be a number of mateials such as acetate film, frisket paper ect and place it on the top of the glass and then proceed to "cut" the stencil out just like using a wood burner. It makes for some very fine lines and is easy to use. I would encourage you not to "copy" a pattern in its finest detail but just use it as a guide as it may infringe on some copywrite stuff. Besides you want to be different anyway!! Can you really copywrite a stencil pattern?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Great tip! For those of us who are artistically challenged, I say thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith combs Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I had looked at those but was wondering if it would work, sounds like it does here goes $15.00 more because I cannot cut for poop . Thanks for the info. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I found this article on the web. Making Stencils Tutorial It stated that it was particularly good for mylar, but the acetate forms ridges as it melts. Mylar should be a good stensil material though. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith combs Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Thanks Dave that helps alot. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firechief Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Let it be known that acetate sucks :boo:just as Vodkaman has stated. I wish I had known that earlier but what the hey!! Thanks Vodkaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Firechief, sorry about that. Now you need to compile a list of materials that do and don't work. Try the plastic milk carton material, ref a recent thread on molding a template. I can visualise your house in a weeks time, PERFORATED! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I purchased one here, Nice people to work with. PJ's Stencils Stencil Burner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firechief Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I can see right now that the list of "dont's" will far and away be greater than the "do's" in my house. My wife has added a dont that says dont burn holes in everything we own. What a group of guys we are:teef: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 LMAO, the Firechief being warned by his missus, not to burn things. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Several years ago I had a tip specially made for a wood burning tool when stenciling polyethylene (milk carton). I had no idea a tool already existed. What a waste of money that was! I'd like to write more but I'm on my way over to Michael's. Thanks Chief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellure Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) Re: acetate forming ridges during a burn, simple solution: lightly hit both sides of the new stencil on a sander. Edited March 16, 2009 by kellure spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Havn't used it yet but I bought a stencil burner at Walmart in the crafts section. It has several different accessories and tips with it. I think it was around $20.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 The only difference between a wood burner and a stencil burner is none, just different tips. You can also buy a "craft burner" or a "hobby burner" that has an assortment of tips for cutting stencils and burning wood. A burner is the only reasonable way I can cut stencils without smoke coming out of my ears . Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
