The Giant

extremeimages77 wrote:I PRAY THE STENCIL DONT BLEED THROUGH FOR ONCE

Do you mean paint seeps under the stencil and spreads outside the area you want to spray?

EXACTLY...LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT USING SPRAY ADHESIVE BECAUSE OF COLLAGE

extremeimages77 wrote:EXACTLY...LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT USING SPRAY ADHESIVE BECAUSE OF COLLAGE

I don't know how much spray adhesive would help with super rigid illustration board anyways. Maybe try weighing down the outer edges and also spray a couple test pieces before spraying your final collage. If your paint is seeping under the stencil you could try a few lighter passes, let them start to dry a little in between coats. I've found that building up a few thin layers can help the paint from pooling up and seeping under the stencil. Just some thoughts.

Patillac13 wrote:

extremeimages77 wrote:EXACTLY...LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT USING SPRAY ADHESIVE BECAUSE OF COLLAGE

I don't know how much spray adhesive would help with super rigid illustration board anyways. Maybe try weighing down the outer edges and also spray a couple test pieces before spraying your final collage. If your paint is seeping under the stencil you could try a few lighter passes, let them start to dry a little in between coats. I've found that building up a few thin layers can help the paint from pooling up and seeping under the stencil. Just some thoughts.

thanks for the advice...ive had much luck recently with light coats like you say and i use a hairdryer to speed up the process...that helps keep the stencil flat for next use too

extremeimages77 wrote:

Patillac13 wrote:

extremeimages77 wrote:EXACTLY...LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT USING SPRAY ADHESIVE BECAUSE OF COLLAGE

I don't know how much spray adhesive would help with super rigid illustration board anyways. Maybe try weighing down the outer edges and also spray a couple test pieces before spraying your final collage. If your paint is seeping under the stencil you could try a few lighter passes, let them start to dry a little in between coats. I've found that building up a few thin layers can help the paint from pooling up and seeping under the stencil. Just some thoughts.

thanks for the advice...ive had much luck recently with light coats like you say and i use a hairdryer to speed up the process...that helps keep the stencil flat for next use too

Nice, thanks for the tip. I'll have to bust out a hair dryer next stencil/spraypaint piece I work on. I'm glad we bounced ideas off each other

Patillac13 wrote:

extremeimages77 wrote:

Patillac13 wrote:

extremeimages77 wrote:EXACTLY...LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT USING SPRAY ADHESIVE BECAUSE OF COLLAGE

I don't know how much spray adhesive would help with super rigid illustration board anyways. Maybe try weighing down the outer edges and also spray a couple test pieces before spraying your final collage. If your paint is seeping under the stencil you could try a few lighter passes, let them start to dry a little in between coats. I've found that building up a few thin layers can help the paint from pooling up and seeping under the stencil. Just some thoughts.

thanks for the advice...ive had much luck recently with light coats like you say and i use a hairdryer to speed up the process...that helps keep the stencil flat for next use too

Nice, thanks for the tip. I'll have to bust out a hair dryer next stencil/spraypaint piece I work on. I'm glad we bounced ideas off each other

TRUE DAT!!PEACE

okay, so i am leaving town early on the 28th, which is when i would normally post up the contest (even though the deadline is midnight, i have received entries on more than a few occasions between then and when i wake up the next morning, so i always wait). and i won't be back until some time on monday. so, i am going to change the deadline to 11:59pm sunday march 29th, and i will post the contest after i get home on monday. hope everyone is working on their entries!

got one done...but i hate it..lol

since i won't be around this weekend, i have to post the deadline reminder a bit early. sunday, march 29th at 11:59pm EDT!

and, in case you need a refresher... instructions for sending me your art for the contest!!

email address: artcontest@thegiant.org

please include the following info:

1. your forum username
2. title of your piece
3. size of your piece
4. medium used to create your piece
5. optional artist's statement (please keep it to a few sentences)
6. art attached to email

i did get two super early entries, but i had better get a few more while i am away! the contest will be posted on monday morning.

I got something going, hopefully be done by deadline.

mines done but camera is taking garbage-like pics...rrr...

my entry for this contest will go to the winner. if it is somehow lucky enough to win, it will go to the next highest vote getter. good luck all!

bumpity bump...1 day to go

SNAP! Mines at school. Could I turn it in on the 30th? Sorry for the inconvience.

sorry, sasha, i can't extend the deadline. poll is up here:

http://forum.thegiant.org/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=15889" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

would still love to see your piece though lil buddy...post some pics

No problemo. I will post the pics.