HOW TO MAKE CUSTOM STENCILS | CUSTOM BRANDING!
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- Опубліковано 22 чер 2021
- My kids are always using stencils for drawing, school activities, and crafts. I've made a lot of different stencils over the years and mylar has been a great way to do that. Not only is it flexible, but it is pretty durable if done correctly. If you have any questions, let me know!
● MATERIALS
Mylar (7 and 10 MIL)
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● MACHINE SETTINGS
Vector Cutting Speed: 5%
Vector Cutting Power: 3%
Frequency: 25%
● TOOLS USED
Epilog Fusion Edge 12
• Laser specs: 60-watt Epilog Fusion Edge 12
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What custom stencil would you make?
Shopping for a laser printer for the purposes of creating stencils, what specifications do I need to look for to ensure that the printer I acquire will work for my purposes?
@@jturnbow0 for the most part you just need to have a laser capable of cutting that thickness and material type. Pretty much any CO2 laser should be able to handle it. It just becomes a size thing.
The Mylar is great for long-term stencils. My wife had made craft signs for a few years using them. I suggest... after being the receiver of her initial frustrations. Spray the bottom side of the Mylar with a spray adhesive like, Elmer’s CraftBond Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive. It will tack the stencil right in place. Then a quick first primer coat of a spray like Mod Podge Clear Acrylic Sealer, Matte. That will seal the edges and any bleed under will be a clear coat.
This working on the surfaces that she sprayed, or brushed into.
Thanks for the tip. I’ll try that out.
Super cool and I love the idea of being able to make custom packaging using stencils like this!
I believe you can do it with your cricut too!
@@MakerExperiment I think so too...obviously with vinyl, but I need to see how thick it can cut for reusable stencils
@@EthanCarterDesigns I want to see you try it.
@@EthanCarterDesigns I’ve cut Mylar on my Silhouette Cameo 3. Im sure you could with the Cricut. I love using 631 Vinyl for that temp sticking when painting.
@@Renuewspa Awesome! I actually ordered some to try cutting on my Cricut Maker! I love the vinyl for sure and have used that before with great results, but it might be fun to have a couple more permanent ones too even though the edges might not be as crisp...Thanks for the tip!
Great video! Do you set the mylar directly on the honeycomb or do you set it on top of a scrap material or mat to prevent flashback? Thanks!
I just stick it on the honeycomb. There’s a little flashback but it doesn’t really affect the usage.
@@MakerExperiment , thanks for the fast reply!!!
@@MsJoiwind you’re welcome.
By any chance, do you remember if you used air assist? I’m worried the air will blow the little pieces around since I don’t have a sticky mat. Thank you!
I didn’t for this one.
What cutting machine do you recommend? Which one do you use? Thank you
I use Epilog Laser machinery. If you have specific questions I can do my best to help. I use an Epilog Fusion Edge, a Fusion Maker, and a Fusion M2 40.
@@MakerExperiment I appreciate your reply, I want to start making custom stencils for a crafting group I’m in and I want to get a machine that can do 8 x 10 to 24 x 24 inches and can handle a lot of orders! Thank you
@@tracieeverett6027 sounds like based on size, if you want a quality machine the Epilog Fusion Edge 24 is a good one. It’s a bit pricey so it just depends on your budget.
Can a 5W diode laser of mine be able to cut a 7mil mylar?
To be honest, I’ve never used a diode so I’m not sure. My suggestion is try it and see what happens.
What free vector do you recommend?
If you mean free vector software, the only one I know of that works okay is Inkscape.
@@MakerExperiment 😊
What is the setting you used
They’re in the description.
Use a short haired paint roller, the result is much better.
I’ll keep that in mind.
that's great...but I wouldn't waste quality spray paint on the packaging, I'm too cheap!
It was the first can I grabbed out of the cabinet. I’m usually using the cheapest paint on hand.
@@MakerExperiment Love your work Trevor, thanks for the informative videos!
@@user-dn2sk5uo3l thanks for watching.
I mean NO DISRESPECT. I normally like your videos however this video I don't see truth in. It looks like you watched someone else's video and duplicated what they did and didn't do it right!
Suggestion. Get a screen used for screen printing use a low mesh count. Make sure the mesh is in a frame tightly pulled as a screen printer would use.. now u have 2 choices . You could adhere your stencil to mesh stencil must be able to touch surface your printing on! Or don't adhere it to mesh and just lay mesh on stencil to hold it tight . If adhering you can use oracal stencil or a better venal and you won't need to attach the inside of letters to the full stencil.
I appreciate the feedback. I actually didn’t watch anyone else’s videos. I typically make stencils for drawing and markers and this process works well for that. The spray paint section is just showing something else you could do with it. Are there better ways to do that piece, sure. I may have to look into screen printing. Just wanted to let you know that I didn’t copy anyone.
Can't be 10 & 7 mm.
Must be 1 & .7 mm.
You’re right about them not being that thick. They label them as 7mil and 10mil. I may have just stated them wrong in the video.