We
developed a different technique for stenciling
that does not require sandblasting. We call it "flattooing,"
and it uses a gelled acid for the etching. The method
works equally well on horizontal and vertical surfaces.
I'm
able to achieve the effects I get by laying down a background
of acid stain and then using multiple colors - acid
stains, acrylics, water-based colorants, dyes - whatever
I need to get the required effect. As I add colors I
seal the ones below to protect them from the next steps.
I keep a cloth handy to wipe or blot any extraneous
drips or extraneous brush strokes on the sealed areas.
I use brushes to apply the color the more detailed the
coloring, the higher quality brush I use.
I almost always use acrylics with acid stains when
doing trademarks and logos. I also use pigmented acid
stains, Smith Paints and acrylic colors to achieve all
the effects we're looking for. There's no one system
that works for every project. Find the system that works
for you and make it happen!
I'm
able to achieve the effects I get by laying down a background
of acid stain and then using multiple colors - acid
stains, acrylics, water-based colorants, dyes - whatever
I need to get the required effect. As I add colors I
seal the ones below to protect them from the next steps.
I keep a cloth handy to wipe or blot any extraneous
drips or extraneous brush strokes on the sealed areas.
I use brushes to apply the color the more detailed the
coloring, the higher quality brush I use.