Stencil On Wood Projects Without Bleeding - 50 star stencil
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2019
- This is how I use a 50 star stencil to build my flags and stencil on wood projects. Stenciling on wood without bleeding can be a challenge to say the least. A lot of times if you use standard stencils, as seen in some of my other videos, you get a lot of paint bleed under the stencil. The best way to prevent that is to have a stick on stencil. I tried craftbond to help the regular stencils stick better, but it never worked quite right. So I bought a Cricut Explore Air 2 for my stenciling. Now when building a flag, I make my own American Flag 50 star stencil. It works great for how I make wood signs and flags with stenciling. Now I get crisp clean lines when using the stencil. If the grain is deep on a piece of wood, you may still get a slight bleed, but it usually cleans up with a weeding tool you get with your Cricut. The stencil peels off after I'm done to reveal a nice crisp design. As you can see on this one of a kind wood Marine Corps flag I made recently, it came out absolutely beautiful. I recommend checking it out, or we sell the 50 star stencil on our Etsy store, linked below.
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Cricut Explore Air 2: amzn.to/2Vf5UiR
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Varathane Polyurethane: amzn.to/2nfLFVO
Marine Corps Round Plaque: go.magik.ly/ml/qnde/
Buy the one time use stencil from my etsy store here: www.etsy.com/listing/72808723...
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This is how I make wood flags: ua-cam.com/video/e1sc1z9LGQc/v-deo.html
Thanks for the video! I'm interested in getting a cricut now that I've tried to carve the stars and had a ton of difficulty making it clean. How long do you let the paint dry before peeling the vinyl?
If you do not want it to bleed, put the stencil down paint the original color on it first. Let it dry with the stencil still on the area. After it is dry spray paint or paint the desired color and then take the stencil off. By doing these steps you create a sealed barrier on the stencil and this will prevent bleeding.
Thanks for the tips
@@731Woodworks Here is how it is done... Set your stencil then spray it with a clear fast dry finish of the right sheen, then you can paint without bleeding.
Awesome work. I’m a Marine and I ask this question but maybe you missed it. I was wondering if you seal the flag with the clear coat them glue the Marine Corp emblem or you put the clear coat on the Marine Corp emblem as well? Thank you
Thank you for the video! I made one for my Uncle who is a Vietnam vet. He loves it and he also brought out his Vietnam memories to share with me.
came out great
I love your builds! Very inspiring!
I appreciate that!
Great job Matt.
Thank you
Love your work, Semper Fi🇱🇷
👊🏻
That's beautiful!
Thank you
Thank you for sharing. Very good information.
Thanks. Glad you liked it!
That’s beautiful
Thank you
Well done sir!
Thank you
I have the same one, I've been making vinyl decals for a few years now. I am going to try my hand a wood sign making as soon as I get a a palm router.
Good luck!
Really enjoying your channel!
Thank you
I learned something, thanks.
Glad it helped!
I also have a cricket that I use for some of my stencil work on my wood signs and I have found as long as I use a white paint and a good stiff stencil brush I can get by with using cardstock paper and make reusable stencils and get multiple uses out of them you have to use the heavier cardstock and make sure that the paint that is on the stencil dries before reusing but it seems to work quite well and hit saves a decent amount of money in the long run I have been using a stencil I made of my logo to sign my work with for several months now and it seems to me work very well
nice thank you
Hi really enjoying your videos, very informative and easy to follow along with. I'm new to this woodworking hobby, however must say I really enjoy it. I'm in the middle of building an outdoor piece for our backyard and just wondering can I use a stencil like this over something I've stained (gel stain) and then seal it with a clear coat or is that a no no painting over stain. I would hate to ruin my project at the last stage hence why I am looking for opinions before I just jump into something. Thanks for any help / advice you can pass along. I think my next project will be your farmhouse coffee table which was again a great video to be able to watch.
Great tip man, we have a Cricut and love it. That flag came out beautiful with that plaque. #virtualfistbump 👊😎
Thank you
Great idea for stars does the varnish yellow at all and would you put your flag outside in the weather.
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Hey bud. I wanted to make a flag with the Marine corps emblem in the center like you. First what type of material is the emblem and do you coated with the polyurethane? Love your work.
Semper Fi, mate.
Thanks. I'm not a Marine, I built this for a customer who was one. Not sure if I'm allowed to use the term since I'm not a Marine and don't want to disrespect any Marines by doing so.
Love the projects you make. Question what size stars do you use for the flags. There is 1 in and 1.5 in and 2. Thanks and enjoy all you videos!!!
I’m not sure of the exact size. Closer to 1”
Here is a little tip I’ve learned with painters tape, this might help with stencils,,,
Unfortunately it’s a 2 step process...
First step use a very dry brush,,, meaning wipe off almost all of the paint,, and very lightly brush over the edges,,,
This very limited amount of paint doesn’t result in a lot of capillary action sucking the paint under the edge.
This very light painting touch kind of seals the edges of your stencil or painters tape. Then go back around and use a wet brush to fully fill it in. The Beauty of this technique is by the time you have gone all the way around the stencil, the first time, the light coat will be dry and the second coat will be easy peasy.
If you try this, please let me know if you can,,, if this also works for stencils
Great videos
Great tip! I appreciate it!
How do you make the hole for the plaque?!
How did you cut the recessed hole for the emblem?
Matt how did you cut the hole for the emblem?
Hi. I am very glad to see you in my subscribers. I signed up mutually! I really liked your videos. Sorry, I don’t voice mine because I don’t know English well)
Thank you. Your work is great!
Great video !! Im new to cricut. Im trying to make a union with the 50 stars and a logo in the middle. Any tips on how to do it? I don’t know how to create the stars then add the logo
When I do that, I create 2 stencils. Place the middle one on first, paint it. Then print a 50 stars stencil and cut it to fit the areas you want stars on, stick it then paint if. Hope that helps
Can you tell me where you got the stars graphic?
Nice work. My wife hated her Cricut. She ended up getting a different brand.
So far, mine has been good.
Thanks for all the advice Matt. What dimensions do you use on your flags? I have made a few but I think I can make the stars just a little smaller.
Thank you! My flag build video is linked here. It has my dimensions. ua-cam.com/video/e1sc1z9LGQc/v-deo.html
Hey Matt. Thanks for sharing your videos. Has me back in the shop after close to a year of no interest.
I’ve done painted wood signs for years and use a silhouette (the 1st gen) for cutting stencils. Some advise if you are still getting bleed. A coat of matte poly gives the stencil something to stick too.
Also, after laying the stencil, use the background color first to paint in the stars. Let dry, then use white. You’ll get perfect lines every time.
Awesome information! Thank you for sharing that!
One way to prevent bleeding is to use a very light coat of modpodge over the stencil before painting. Be sure to paint just before the modpodge dries.
Thank you
Love the video but question how did you router out the place for the emblem?? Was asked to do a flag with the emblem on it.
I used a circle cutting jig from Milescraft
Hey Matt what is the best way to figure out how to use the cricut? We just bought one and I’m a woodworking and blacksmithing guy. Computers/technology is not my thing and we can’t seem to get stuff to print or cut. Talks about layers and or too large etc. any advice?
The too large is probably because you can actually only print a 11.5” x 11.5” area unless you get the 12x24 pad then you can print 11.5 x 23x5 area. I haven’t printing anything with layers. I keep it simple and get SVG files from Etsy to print
What did you use for the blue and red? I tried looking at different stains but I can't find a red and blue in the same type of stain or dye.
I went to Sherwin Williams told them I needed blue and red stains in "American Flag Colors." They mixed it up.
Beautiful work! Do you poly the whole thing after the stencil is dry and peeled off? Same question for your noodle boards with a stencil.
Yes. 3 to 4 coats of water based Varathane
Thank you!
Do you have a video on how did you set it up to cut the stars?
I don't. I purchased a 50 stars svg file off of Etsy and use that in the CriCut software.
I was a little confused with the stencil vinyl and transfer tape. In this video, did you let the machine simply cut transfer tape and stick the tape on wood and apply paint? Or you actually cut vinyl first?
How did you make the blind hole for the Marine emblem? I understand you used the Milescraft jig, but that would leave a center post, so to speak. How did you remove it?
I cut it as close as I could, used a chisel to get the rest
@@731Woodworks the jig u refer to…is it a Milescraft DESIGN/INLAYKIT
Great Work! did you have to design the stencil on cricket?
I purchased a 50 stars svg file on Etsy and uploaded it to cricut design space.
Matt. Did you consider other stencil cutters before settling on the Cricut Explore Air 2
I looked at the cameo or something like that. Decided to go with the Cricut in the end.
I just ordered the stick on star stencil. What dimensions should the union be? Looking forward to making one.
Thank you. I will get it shipped out soon. Check out this video for the sizes ua-cam.com/video/e1sc1z9LGQc/v-deo.html the Union should be 14 1/2” wide by 10 5/8” tall. Dry fit the stripes and union before assembly in the event you need to trim something to get it perfect.
How did you cut out the circle for the Marine Corp plaque.
I used a router with the Milescraft circle cutting jig
Matt, did you do a video of how you made the recess for the medallion.
I didn’t. I used the Milescraft circle cutting jig and a 1/2” straight bit on the router and just made multiple passes until I achieved both the necessary depth and size of the circle.
i tryd to find the video of you making the recess, what the number or name of the vid?
I didn’t make a video of that. I used the Milescraft circle cutting jig and a 1/2” straight bit on the router and just made multiple passes until I achieved both the necessary depth and size of the circle.
Ive tried this method and I still get some bleeding. Do you sand the wood down to 220 grit before staining it? I am wondering if I need to sand it finer to eliminate any rough edges so the stencil sticks better. Thanks!
I only sanded to 120
Hey there. I am going to try my hand and making one of these flags for my Grandfather for Christmas, he served in the Marines during the Korean War. I noticed that stencil is not on the Etsy store anymore. Do you happen to have it for sale anywhere?
I don't sell them anymore. Sorry.
Has anyone found a navy medallion that is the same size?I’ve only been able to find ones that are 12” in diameter.
I found a flat tin one in the store but didn’t buy it
I have a silhouette machine where can I find a file for the stars?
I bought mine on Etsy. It was a couple dollars. Search for 50 stars svg file
Do you have a video that shows the construction of flags!
Yes m.ua-cam.com/video/e1sc1z9LGQc/v-deo.html
nice video man! how did you make the hole in the union?
Milescraft circle hitting jig with a 1/2” straight bit. Made several passes until I got the depth I wanted.
Have you tried permanent vinyl .... I am a beginner with the cricut but my sister has had one for sometime... and she said permanent vinyl will work on wood .... you might want to check it out
I haven’t tried that
Great tip! Thank you. Did you let the white paint dry before removing the star stencil?
Yes, I put 3 coats of white paint on, letting each one dry before the next coat. After the last coat was almost dry, I removed the stencil.
731 Woodworks Thank you! I’ve been wanting to make a wood flag but never found any process to prevent bleeding.
@@webcrawler3332 You're welcome. This doesn't totally eliminate it, but it is 100 times better than my old way. And what little does bleed is easily scraped off.
731 Woodworks Understandable definitely better than spraying. 😁
Where can I buy the 50 stars stencil. Can’t find it. Please send me the link. Thank you Matt. I appreciate
I no longer make them. I sold my Cricut
Matt. @ 1:50 did you say contact paper?
Or what did you put on the vinyl stencil after it was done from the cricut?
Did you not use the transfer tape?
Yes transfer tape.
@@731Woodworks thanks man. I really hope this solves the paint from bleeding.. having a really shi*y time with the stars.
Yeah that’s tough to solve for sure
If you use mod pod over stencil and let dry you won't have any bleed over key is peel stencil when paint isn't fully dry.
Thanks for the tip
Hi Matt. When you made your flag with the marine emblem. What did you use to cut the hole. Thank you
Used my router and a Milescraft circle cutting jig.
@@731Woodworks Thank you Matt. Have you ever built a flag type clock with ammo as the minutes. I hope you understand what I'm saying.
I couldn't find a 50 star template on design space. Did you make your own one star at a time. And if so how did you know the right spacing ?
I bought the svg file off of Etsy and used it
@@731Woodworks thanks, I will see if I can find it. Not sure how to import SVG files but maybe there's something on UA-cam for it.
What kind of paint do you find works best with the stencil?
Thick paint lol. Acrylic paint (like arts and crafts section of Walmart sells) works well.
Have you used the vinyl for the stars instead of a stencil? If you have how did it come out? Does the paint look better or stick better,?
I haven’t. Not sure they would stick very well
You can absolutely use vinyl then clear over it for added protection
crgirl3388 how well does it hold up?
What glue did you use to secure the emblem to the wood
I used construction adhesive. You can find it at any hardware store.
Hi asked before but didn’t get an answer. Maybe it was missed. Did you seal the Marine Corps emblem with polyurethane? I’m making one and was wondering.
No I didn't use poly on that part.
Thank you sir. Semper Fi.
So I attempted to make my Marine corps flag and used titebond 3 to glue it but it came off. I was wondering why? Not enough glue? Wrong glue? Can you help me out with an answer or what you used please.
Does it actually say how to make the hole. I see you putting stars on an already painted board with the hole in it.
Where did you get that pendant?
Hobby Lobby
What is your easy account
Thank you so much for your videos. It has made want to try new things. Maybe i'm dense, but i don't understand the transfer paper part. If you put transfer paper over the stencil, aren't you covering up the holes you just cut out? Or did you remove the transfer paper after getting it in position? I didn't see that in the video.
You used the transfer paper to get the stencil in place. Then remove the transfer paper, leaving just the stencil
@@731Woodworks Got it. Thank you so much for your quick response and keep up the great work sir!
Thank you
If I made this and wanted to send it to someone. What would it cost to ship?
Depends on where it's going. Typically between $20 and $50
You talk about being able to clean up around some bleed. But don’t say how. What do you use to clean some of the bleeding
I scrape it off with a sharp tool
Lol me too. I was hoping you had a miracle solution! No such thing I guess !
Nice video. Do you pay the yearly subscription to maintain the Cricut access?
No. I tried it monthly but didn’t use it enough to justify the cost
Gotcha. Are you still able to access any portion of the program for stencils without paying? Thanks for the info. Looking into a stencil machine like this or the Cameo.
I’ve found that their service is lacking on what you can actually get. I typically go to Etsy and search for the svg file of whatever I want (for instance search 50 star svg ) and purchase the files that way. They are cheap and work great
Thank you!
Can you make a video on how to get your pristine stars with your Cricut Explorer? Like step by step! I am a beginner and cannot get them to look as good as yours.
Are you using quality stencil material?
I'm about to pull my hair out.. the stars are about to get the best of me. I am using a mylar stencil that I got off of Amazon. I've tried 3 methods so far to get the stars on the blue background. First one I tried was using gloves and holding the stencil down by hand. I've tried using Mod Podge to seal the edges and still get the bleed thru... I tried a method of painting over the stencil with the same blue as the background then painted in white stars with little luck. Don't want to give up by any means but I am about out of ideas... any suggestions?
It’s extremely difficult to get them absolutely perfect using that method. I always had some bleed through. I could usually clean most of it up with a sharp point like a razor. But never perfect. I ended up buying a Cricuit to make stick on stencils (see my video on it)
@@731Woodworks I've seen the videos about how you do your flags. I think I know what I'm asking Santa for this year! Thanks.
@@Jimc4007 So I broke down and got a Cricut. Thus far this was the best way to get these things to not bleed. But I am up early as that is how I plan things.. and want to try putting polyurethane on my wood first, sealing all those little seams in the wood and then putting down the painted stars and then poly over it? That’s my next experiment! I too have been going crazy!
Hey I went to your Etsy store and it said not available. What would I look up on Etsy to find transfer stars like you were selling. I guess your not selling them any longer.
Sorry, I'm not
What type of paint do you use?
I prefer Sherwin Williams paints and Minwax stains.
Just a hint. Next time you use a stencil. Take a spray bottle with water and mist the back of the stencil. Place it on your subject. And it sticks..like really sticks! Then spray away. No bleeding
Thanks for the tip
Howdy Mr. 731...
So...A Flag. Seems like everyone's doing them these days. Wasn't a road I was gonna travel, as I'm more of a "furniture" woodworker.
But...I am trying to get my business up and running and.....and this is a BIG "AND"....
My precious Baby Girl graduated High School this past year and....are ya ready....Is in her 6th week of Basic Training at the Texas Army National Guard (HOOYAAA!!).
MY Baby Girl holding a M4, I'm gonna frame that picture.
Anyways....So...I'm gonna make her a flag, similar to yours, but with the Army National Guard emblem.
I went to Hobby Lobby in hopes to find a ready made emblem like the one in this video, but all they had was the one you used. Bummer.
So, I ordered a few stencils. Was going to order yours but I guess you don't do that stuff anymore??
Looked into getting a Cricut too....Oooyyy. I'll get one eventually as it seems like "smalls" are a good way to make money.
Anyways...Just wanted to give you a shout....."""HEY MR. 731, MY BABY GIRL IS IN THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND IM GONNA HONOR HER WITH ONE OF YOUR FLAGS!!!!""""
Was that too loud, hahaha.
I'm gonna torch mine though.
I'll send ya pics in the brag board when I'm done
Oh oh oh....P.S..
As you do...I also watch TONS of videos to familiarize myself with the project I'm about to do.
I found multiple videos about negating the "bleed out" of the paint using a stencil.
Mog Podge (matte). Brush that on the area your going to stencil first, let dry (dries clear) and then do the stencil painting. Leaves crisp paint lines.
Congrats 🎉 that’s awesome
So I got a cricut. Where do I find the star to make?
I got mine from Etsy.com just go there and search 50 star svg. Should be a couple dollars to buy the downloadable file. Then you can upload the svg to the Cricut design space.
@@731Woodworks thank you.
Is there a difference of transfer tape and vinyl tape because the tape ripped the stars? Seems like it too sticky.
Ruben Maldonado I’m sure there is a different one you could get. But I haven’t had that issue
When are you going to add a CNC to your shop?
I've looked into it. I had a company reach out to me about one but the deal was way to one sided and would require a lot of work on my part and they reap the benefits. I would love to get one at some point though.
@@731Woodworks My kids gave me a Bob's CNC for my 50th and I absolutely love it. Gonna make some flags to sell for the holiday.
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Mate why don’t your sell your stencils on Etsy?
My Cricut stopped working
Semper Fi Devil dog
I’m not a marine, although I have the utmost respect for them!
Well that flags with the EGA makes you an honorary Marine. Semper Fi. Beautiful work.
Thank you!
You’re welcome have a good day
0:04 do you sell the union with the hole cut out for the hobby Lobby marine plaque I don’t own a router or a Cnc And mail it to the NW Arkansas.
Beautiful, except for the Marine Core thing...Army would have been better. Just kidding.
ha ha. Thanks.
Ah the irony of yet another patriotic person who violates the Marine Flag Code with nothing less than a Marine logo. Folks, if you actually read the Code, as we had to do in the USNA, you will see that this is desecration. Does he mean to be unpatriotic? No. Is he desecrating the flag as defined by the Flag Code? Yes.
Thank you for commenting on the video. I disagree with you though. I did not desecrate the flag. I made my own flag. This flag is a thing of its own. One of a kind.