Painting Reclaimed V-Carve Sign....HELP

[Nstep007]

First let me say I have searched and read all available forms, Even the one that was just posted, And did not feel like of the replied post would help my application. For the holidays I am making a bunch of reclaimed signs, and I am doing these really cheap to make them affordable gifts for people. But my issue is, it takes me about 1-1.5 hours to paint these suckers.... by hand and old fashioned... This application is not something where i could normally paint the whole sign and sand the surface. You guys got any tips on how I can get these paint the letters quicker and more efficient? I have also tried masking tape and then carving, but it just pulls the masking tape up and makes a mess.
http://i67.tinypic.com/e8046e.jpg

[Kyle Stapleton]

Looks good the way it is.

[tri4sale]

I have also tried masking tape and then carving, but it just pulls the masking tape up and makes a mess.


what are you using for masking tape? I've been told that you can't use painter's tape (blue or green) as masking tape. But also the unevenness of the reclaimed wood may hamper any masking tape from sticking good.

[scottp55]

I'm with Kyle! :)
scott

[bleeth]

For masking rough wood you need to use Dr. Crumley's Rootin Tootin Snake Oil Mask!
Do a search and you'll learn all about it.

[Nstep007]

Yeah guys it looks great this way. But folks want them paint lol

[Nstep007]

Forgive me for being slow, but it seems to me, brush on Rubber Cement, Apply masking tape.... Care, Paint, And peal and you done?

[bleeth]

No masking tape needed. The rubber cement is the mask. The thing is to make sure it is thick enough so it peels as one piece.

[joe]

I'm with Kyle. "Looks good like it is"

The formula for using Rubber Cement is specific with respect to the mask. It MUST be have a rubber cement adhesive on the mask in order for it to work. That tape is a common material, transfer tape, used by sign shops. Common masking tape won't work.

If one wants to do this for fun or therapy, that's one thing, but in my opinion it's a financial looser. It would be faster and cheaper to start over.

Joe
www.normansignco.com (http://www.normansignco.com)

[cnc_works]

I can only affirm the above. I often use Doc Crumbly's Rootin Tootin method. I keep old weathered cedar fence boards for rustic house signs, stall signs etc. It is so cool, you will be a believer after the first sign. Not magic, still means some fooling around and pre planning but the result is worth it. After some experimenting I found that I could even coat a supply of the boards all at once for use in the future. I've carved and painted months after the masking and it still pulls up fine for me. THANK YOU JOE!

[Nstep007]

K, I'm going to give this a try today. Elmer's Rubber cement recommended? Apply on the boards, wait for to dry, carve, paint peel?

[joe]

Nick,

I usually pour the RC on directly. Then spread it out with a squeegee. Your better off being sloppy. No need to wait a long time for it to dry. Ten minutes is usually sufficient. Perhaps the most important step is to lay down of the Transfer Tape. It has to be done in a single motion. Can't be picked up or moved. Then, with a stiff bristle brush, like a kitchen scrub brush, burnish it down well. Don't be gentle.

Joe
www.normansignco.com (http://www.normansignco.com)

[Nstep007]

Got it. Thankfully I have plenty of transfer tape from my vinyl sign background. I'll give this a go. Here is a pic of this particular sign painted.

http://i67.tinypic.com/1zciutz.jpg

[James M]

Nice Job of the sign. Let us know how you make out with the Dr. Crumley's Rootin Tootin method.

[guitarwes]

Re: "Dr. C's Rootin Tootin Mask", I did a search and read a few items but does anyone have an pics or step by step they'd like to share for us noobs. I actually am about to carve a sign where this would be 1000000% beneficial if done properly. Thanks in advance.

[joe]

Wes,
I'll be starting a small decorative ranch sign this coming week and I'm planning on using the Snake Oil mask for the gilding. For me this is the cleanest and easiest method to keep the gold off the background while getting a smooth clean edge. Perhaps I should do this demo in a step by step method in real time. This technique is so simple I'm almost embarrassed to show it. O well no one else is going to do it.

Joe
www.normansignco.com (http://www.normansignco.com)

[guitarwes]

You're the man Joe, thanks. Can't wait to see it.

[bob_s]

Joe
Please do the step by step - I've tried it with limited success and would love to master this technique
thanks
Bob

[joe]

Don't give up on me Bob.