foamman
04-17-2008, 06:03 PM
Hi,
I am making my first sign and I am using the 60 degree V bit that came with my bot. I am trying to paint the letters (which are about 1 inch high) and I am not having much luck. I tried spraying the letters and sanding after (the wood is knotty pine) but the paint bleeds too much in the deep wood and by the time I sand it away I pretty much loose the letters.
I also tried using contact paper to mask the areas around the letters (and then spray) but since the letters are so small the contact paper got ripped up by the bit.
Has anyone tried polyurethane on the wood first and then spraying and sanding? The goal being to seal the surface so the paint can sink in.
Any thoughts fellow Botters?
Thanks
Ben
I am making my first sign and I am using the 60 degree V bit that came with my bot. I am trying to paint the letters (which are about 1 inch high) and I am not having much luck. I tried spraying the letters and sanding after (the wood is knotty pine) but the paint bleeds too much in the deep wood and by the time I sand it away I pretty much loose the letters.
I also tried using contact paper to mask the areas around the letters (and then spray) but since the letters are so small the contact paper got ripped up by the bit.
Has anyone tried polyurethane on the wood first and then spraying and sanding? The goal being to seal the surface so the paint can sink in.
Any thoughts fellow Botters?
Thanks
Ben