Moms Signs 0 Posted January 25, 2008 I am just starting out so this may be a real basic question. I have been using an arts and crafts type of stencil maker to cut out stencils of sayings and quotes. I then use the stencils to paint on wooden signs. I have been using 8.5 mil polyethylene with a light adhesive backing. Would the 25" Pcut be a good cutter for this type of application? I don't have need (at least for now) for a lot of graphics, just words. Is the software easy to learn for this type of application? Your advice would be very helpful and greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted January 25, 2008 I can't comment on the material in question... but as far as learning how to use the software, is a piece of cake. In the amount of time that it takes me to type out this reply... you could open SignBlazer, type a quote, and have it sent to the cutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Terry Posted January 25, 2008 I think you may want to buy paint mask vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted January 25, 2008 Do you re-use your stencils or is it onetime only? The paint mask is good for one time only but will not be good for re-use. It sounds like your material can be used over and over. Does your polyethylene come with a backing paper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Terry Posted January 25, 2008 I wonder the same thing, I have mylar stencils I use for airbrush and you can buy mylar sheets to hand cut your own, but will the cutter work - or just kind of keep shoving to the side and get bound up when the blade tries to cut it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moms Signs 0 Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks for the feedback. As for the polyethylene, it comes with a backing paper and is reusable. I am still wondering if it will cut on the machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted January 25, 2008 If you could mail me a piece I would be willing to try it on my machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted January 25, 2008 I have cut polyurethane with our cutters, no problem. Similar to cutting sandblast resist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,221 Posted February 3, 2008 Sorry.. question ... polyethylene = polyurethane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
