daspink

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  1. I have a friend asking me to help her install a sign like the attached picture. She'll be renting one of the spaces to advertise her business. Can anyone give me pointers on what kinds of vinyl to use and what the backing (white board) should be made out of? thanks!!

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  2. How are you planning to etch the glass? Acid (etching cream) or Sandblasting?

     

    For etching cream almost anything works for simple designs; I mostly use scrap vinyl or contact paper. For more intricate designs I use photo-resistant films, but that's a whole different ball game.

     

    For sandblasting; US Cutter sells a cheap and reliable blast mask for about $20 a roll. I have used scrap vinyl for this as well, but can easily ruin your project if you blast too close, too hard, or too long. The rock in my profile picture was done using the blast mask for US Cutter.


  3. Hi all,

     

    I was recently ask if I could do some vinyl wall graphics. I don't usaully work with vinyl as I mostly use my cutter for making sandblasting stencils.

     

    I was hoping someone could tell me the basics of installing them and recommend a good vinyl for this application. Walls are indoors and are blocks with semi-gloss paint and a drywall (skim coat) with a statin paint finish.

     

    Thanks!