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parrotheada1a
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parrotheada1a
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01/05/2006 11:40 pm
Originally Posted by: 6strngs_2hmbkrsno, he said use the glue and wd-40 to make a STENCIL, and then I guess spray paint or air bruch over the stencil to make his own image..


I understood that clearly from the beginning. I was merely pointing out something that I learned the hard way about 15 years ago. You can make a stencil out of almost anything. I've actually made stencils out of rubber cement, liquid latex rubber, and even chunks of wood.
As I said though, you DO NOT want to use WD40, or any similar type product as a release agent. WD40 is a penetrant/lubricant. Paint will not stick to anything that has even trace amounts of the stuff on it. Adding to the PIA factor, the edges of the stencil will be very ragged looking and probably not pretty at all.
To get rid of the WD40, you would have to soak parts in a bath of warm soapy water, rinse in clear water, and then let it air dry or use a hair dryer. The thing is, the stencil itself wouldn't survive the cleaning process.

What kind of graphic effect are you trying to achieve? Got a piccie?
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