My first stencil dye

[TrippinBill]

I was going to have an nes controller on there too, but as it turns out, I can't cut circles to save my life. I had to start over 3 times, and just decided to leave it out and just do the zapper. Any tips would be appreciated.

 

[NothinButChing]

go duck huntin!

thats sweet

 

[jdw80550]

Circles suck!

 

[tstack10]

I suck at circles too!

 

[agent_peebody]

when i have circles to do, i try to not lift the razor, use the tip only (new blade if i have to), and stay STEADDDDY.

i practiced them on scrap vinyl till i got them done

 

[BIgNik]

Peter Griffin Vs. Duck Hunt ​

 

[linkbhg]

I love the zapper idea. Looks great! As for cutting circles, get an exatco with a swivel blade. I know it's an extra expense, and it does take a little bit to get used to, but it works great for me. I couldn't find an Exacto brand one, but got a Fiskars one from a local Michael's craft store. If you keep the handle steady and do not twist it, let the blade twist, it works pretty well. Keeps you from having to lift the blade. That, for me, is what caused most of my jagged circles.

 

[TrippinBill]

I love the zapper idea. Looks great! As for cutting circles, get an exatco with a swivel blade. I know it's an extra expense, and it does take a little bit to get used to, but it works great for me. I couldn't find an Exacto brand one, but got a Fiskars one from a local Michael's craft store. If you keep the handle steady and do not twist it, let the blade twist, it works pretty well. Keeps you from having to lift the blade. That, for me, is what caused most of my jagged circles.

Yeah, I couldn't find one around town where I live. I'm going to pick one up next time I"m out of town, or I'll just order one online. I can add the nes controller later I suppose.

 

[solomon.trenton]

just because nobody has called you one yet i guess i should. NERD!!

 

[TrippinBill]

just because nobody has called you one yet i guess i should. NERD!!

I'm comfortable with that.

 

[Biscuit]

If the circles are large enough you can get circle cutters. Kind of like a compass you used in high school only with a little blade instead of pencil lead.

Here's one: http://www.misterart.com/g2554/X-acto-Precision-Compass-Cutter.htm

 

[WillACarpenter]

ZAPPER!

Love it.

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