My advice is rather than using a plastic or Mylar stencil which you run a serious risk of bleeding or overspray is to find someone with a cricut or buy one and cut a template from adhesive vinyl.
Pocket screws on the back is the best advice I can give. I started doing it and it comes out super flat and that makes using a dremel to do the stars super easy. And it gets rid of usikg glue and nails and using extra wood pieces on the back so it actually sits flush against the wall
Star painting is a challenge. Sometimes it turns out good and sometimes it doesn't in my experience. I have the best luck when I am cautious not to try to apply too much paint. It is tempting to spray just a little more... but seems like when you do you always have bleed over. I also have used white latex based primer rather than paint. It gives me crackles in the stars which gives a different effect. Plus if you screw it up, you can wipe it off immediately wit a wet paper towel and repaint it without having to sand it all over again. Here is one I just glued up with crackled stars. ua-cam.com/video/3CbA5Oel078/v-deo.html
I use a dremel too. And I put it together using pocket holes and screws on the back it comes out very flat and u don't need glue or extra wood nailed on the back.
I'll tell ya what..I just started my online store..have sold 33 flags..all different sizes and configurations..military symbols that I CARVED with a Dremel..I did NOT paint them..for one thing painting thru your stencil is going to SUBSTANTIALLY SHORTEN THE LIFE OF IT..not to mention it won't fit correctly after you paint it so many times..just put in the work and get a Dremel..you can even get a cheaper one at harbor freight..it's an entire kit that you can use the Dremel brand carving bits in it..you'll make a better looking flag if you carve it
From personal experience, I spent 2 hours carving the stars out on mine and only got 3/4 of the way done before I realized they were upside down... Made me so mad for the amount of time and money I spent on it just to throw it away.
here is a cut list for you for one i am working on Cut list to build the flag: 6 - 1 1/2" strips cut 37" long 7 - 1 1/2" strips cut 22 1/2" long Union cut 14 1/2" wide by 10 5/8" tall You'll need 4 1 1/2" strips for the back running vertical to hold the flag together. These are cut 18 1/2" long. I use glue and brad nails to attach them to the back. The hanging hardware is attached to the outer 2 vertical strips.
Michael Herling some people do, there is a dimensional chart. I couldn’t find it. I watched a few videos and seems like for the most part they use 37”.
Why are you and the majority of the people doing the Unions with a seperate board? I have only made 2 flags in my life time but I made the Union as a part of the original 13 stripes (really only 7stripes).
There is no need to cut out a separate union! I use 1 X 2's the full length. 14 of them at 36 inches long, 14th one cut in half to 18 inches for the back of the flag. Glue them together then nail each 18 inch strip to each side of the back, 1 nail each stripe in each back strip. Measure out the union and then use a straight edge and utility razor knife the score a moderately deep score on the right side of union the tape it off for paint! No bleed from union paint ever because you severed the fibers connecting to stripes.
If I want more of a rustic look i use Minwax Helmsman Semi-Gloss Clear Spar Urethane It will yellow the white on the stars some. Or water based minwax works great and doesnt yellow white paint or stain Minwax Satin Clear Polycrylic
I will place nuts or washers on top of the places where there is space between the stencil and the union. I also use very little paint and make sure I don't let it pool
Dust coats until you're happy with the boldness of color, and hold the can 90 degrees from the surface area to eliminate possibly spraying under the stencil. And try to make sure the stencil is as flat as possible against the wood to begin with. No high spots, or bumps.
Purchase wall hangers..don't router out a slot in the back of it..don't use plywood..USE FIRRING STRIPS..I WENT TO LOWES AND SPENT $9.50 FOR 7 FIRRING STRIPS THEY WILL CUT THEM TO 37 inches FOR FREE..FOR THE BIGGER FLAG ITS 1 1/2 inches wide x 3/4 inch thick x37 inches long AND the pieces that are left over you can make a SMALL FLAG OUT OF THEM..pick out the best looking FIRRING STRIPS..don't listen to this guy..his flags are second rate..sorry but it's true..
Nice
Thanks
Looks quite impressive but I'm lazy so will continue making my English Flag of St George!!
My advice is rather than using a plastic or Mylar stencil which you run a serious risk of bleeding or overspray is to find someone with a cricut or buy one and cut a template from adhesive vinyl.
Pocket screws on the back is the best advice I can give. I started doing it and it comes out super flat and that makes using a dremel to do the stars super easy. And it gets rid of usikg glue and nails and using extra wood pieces on the back so it actually sits flush against the wall
Thank You, Great Video.This will save me grief.
Star painting is a challenge. Sometimes it turns out good and sometimes it doesn't in my experience. I have the best luck when I am cautious not to try to apply too much paint. It is tempting to spray just a little more... but seems like when you do you always have bleed over. I also have used white latex based primer rather than paint. It gives me crackles in the stars which gives a different effect. Plus if you screw it up, you can wipe it off immediately wit a wet paper towel and repaint it without having to sand it all over again. Here is one I just glued up with crackled stars. ua-cam.com/video/3CbA5Oel078/v-deo.html
I use a dremel and carve the stars and leavevthe stencils on after carving. Then paint the starsvwhite witg white stencil ink. They come out good
I use a dremel too. And I put it together using pocket holes and screws on the back it comes out very flat and u don't need glue or extra wood nailed on the back.
This is where I meant to post the question about the red and union blue colors of paint.
Thank you,
Jeff Smith
I'll tell ya what..I just started my online store..have sold 33 flags..all different sizes and configurations..military symbols that I CARVED with a Dremel..I did NOT paint them..for one thing painting thru your stencil is going to SUBSTANTIALLY SHORTEN THE LIFE OF IT..not to mention it won't fit correctly after you paint it so many times..just put in the work and get a Dremel..you can even get a cheaper one at harbor freight..it's an entire kit that you can use the Dremel brand carving bits in it..you'll make a better looking flag if you carve it
Do you reuse your stencils after you spray them with the spray adhesive?
what oil paint to use on a wood board or on a white canvas .???
What kind of plywood and thickness are you using for the union.
What kind of board is that is that plywood
It is cabinet grade plywood. Its called radiata plywood at home depot.
Good video. Thanks man
However, if you're doing a Betsy Ross flag, it is highly debatable as to whether each star should have the point going up.
How many lines are the flag American .????
From personal experience, I spent 2 hours carving the stars out on mine and only got 3/4 of the way done before I realized they were upside down... Made me so mad for the amount of time and money I spent on it just to throw it away.
What are the measurements for the blue field
here is a cut list for you for one i am working on
Cut list to build the flag:
6 - 1 1/2" strips cut 37" long
7 - 1 1/2" strips cut 22 1/2" long
Union cut 14 1/2" wide by 10 5/8" tall
You'll need 4 1 1/2" strips for the back running vertical to hold the flag together. These are cut 18 1/2" long. I use glue and brad nails to attach them to the back. The hanging hardware is attached to the outer 2 vertical strips.
@@leviervin4167 why to people do 37 inch flags and not 36 (3 feet) a more uniform number.
Michael Herling some people do, there is a dimensional chart. I couldn’t find it. I watched a few videos and seems like for the most part they use 37”.
look at the flag calculator on line, tells you the correct measurements for all elements of the flag
Why are you and the majority of the people doing the Unions with a seperate board? I have only made 2 flags in my life time but I made the Union as a part of the original 13 stripes (really only 7stripes).
It looks way better in person.
Looks better up close and it's MUCH easier to paint/stain the union. When I do one I always cut the union separate,
There is no need to cut out a separate union! I use 1 X 2's the full length. 14 of them at 36 inches long, 14th one cut in half to 18 inches for the back of the flag. Glue them together then nail each 18 inch strip to each side of the back, 1 nail each stripe in each back strip. Measure out the union and then use a straight edge and utility razor knife the score a moderately deep score on the right side of union the tape it off for paint! No bleed from union paint ever because you severed the fibers connecting to stripes.
i use plywood and tape no cuts
What part of the flag should be blue
What type of final coat, or clear coat do you use? On mine I use lacquer in a spray can.
If I want more of a rustic look i use Minwax Helmsman Semi-Gloss Clear Spar Urethane
It will yellow the white on the stars some.
Or water based minwax works great and doesnt yellow white paint or stain
Minwax Satin Clear Polycrylic
Do you let the paint dry on the stars before removing the template or remove it while the paint is still wet?
Wow you can make a waving flag with those warps.
Are you gluing the stencil down?
its repositional adhesive. let adhesive dry before putting on flag
Kris my stars always bleeds under stencil
Any advice
jeremy smith I use a spray adhesive then place template
I will place nuts or washers on top of the places where there is space between the stencil and the union. I also use very little paint and make sure I don't let it pool
Dust coats until you're happy with the boldness of color, and hold the can 90 degrees from the surface area to eliminate possibly spraying under the stencil. And try to make sure the stencil is as flat as possible against the wood to begin with. No high spots, or bumps.
Purchase wall hangers..don't router out a slot in the back of it..don't use plywood..USE FIRRING STRIPS..I WENT TO LOWES AND SPENT $9.50 FOR 7 FIRRING STRIPS THEY WILL CUT THEM TO 37 inches FOR FREE..FOR THE BIGGER FLAG ITS
1 1/2 inches wide x 3/4 inch thick x37 inches long AND the pieces that are left over you can make a SMALL FLAG OUT OF THEM..pick out the best looking FIRRING STRIPS..don't listen to this guy..his flags are second rate..sorry but it's true..
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