[jen93]

Hi! I am new to the forum and I just ordered a new Roland Stika sv-8 and was wondering if anyone has any ideas for cutting non-sticky backed stencils (possibly reusable)? What sort of material might I be able to use in my Stika? Could I use transparencies with a carrier sheet? Forgive me if I sound crazy...I am just trying to think of ways to cut reusable stecils. I would be using them for some artwork that I do and do not want my stencil sticking to the background. For the carrier sheet thing...does anyone know if Roland makes a carrier sheet and if not, what brand would be the best to use with this cutter? I like the effect of stencils and I am not the best xacto-knife cutter and plus I do not want to spend hours cutting a stencil that has imperfections. I also do not want to send it out to someone to cut them for me and just thought that since I am getting a plotter/cutter, I could use it for this as well.

Secondly, if I absolutely had to use vinyl for my stencils...what would be the very least sticky and the thickest I could use with this cutter?

Thanks so much for any insight you can give me on this! I am new to this and not very knowledgeable on the types of materials you can use with the plotter/cutters, especially for stenciling.

Jen

 

[rmorales123]

bump..
I basically had the same question I was just wondering what other materials could be used, I ordered a gx24 the other day yay! any help would be most appreciated!

 

[ino]

Maybe you could try the cling vinyl, like the ones they use for temporary signs on windows?

 

[rmorales123]

thanks for the input i'm primarily going to be using the plotter to cut down on my cutting time for the stencil and use the stencil as a mask for spraying canvas with spray paint so i need a material that would stand up to acrylic and something with rigidness would be helpful as well i'll be making tshirts only to pay for the machine so i can continue ma craft any other suggestions? and thanks again!!

 

[bigduke1022]

I know that Avery makes a paint mask that can be ran through the machine and cut. I have not used it so I do not know how thick it is or how tacky it is. I am sure that it will hold up to being sprayed with paint since it is made for that kind of use.

 

[samidini]

hellow i am new user for this forum i need to help with T shirt printing machin any body can help me which machin was good for printing Tishirt and cheper coz am not much reacher to buy more expencive one please guys if u can tell me which brand is good printing Tishirts and caps as well thanks