How I Use Oramask 813
Hello!
I can't believe Halloween is less then 2 weeks away! Where has the time gone! Things around the Milly Bean Household have been busy. With my grand kids in school I've been able to be out in the shop more. It's so exciting to create and make new things everyday, whether it's carving a new sign or creating a new sign!
I can't believe Halloween is less then 2 weeks away! Where has the time gone! Things around the Milly Bean Household have been busy. With my grand kids in school I've been able to be out in the shop more. It's so exciting to create and make new things everyday, whether it's carving a new sign or creating a new sign!
On Instagram I get a lot of questions about the blue film that is over my signs when I carve. I use Oramask 813 as a stencil when I carve. It helps when it comes time to paint my sign. If I want to paint a small detail, I'll use the Oramask to keep the paint in that small detail. I figured I would do a post about my Oramask process and what works for me.
First off, I will say I get my lumber from a big box store. I wish I didn't and it's in the plans to someday source my lumber from other places, but for now it works for me. The lumber I get has a residue over it. I'm not sure what to really call it, it's like a finish but not. I sand every piece to get to the actual wood. After I sand each piece the way I like it, I wipe it down with a very slightly damp cloth to get all the dust off. I let it dry and then spray it with spray Shellac. I let it sit until the next day before I cover it with Oramask. I have no idea if any of these steps make a difference. I feel it's superstition if I try to change it, kinda like a baseball player wearing dirty socks. lol! I love how the Oramask works and I don't want to change a good thing!
After I've prepped the wood I measure out how much Oramask I need. The back of the Oramask has a grid pattern, which makes it really easy to measure and cut out the size you need.
I choose which side of the wood I want to place the Oramask and make sure there is no dust or particles where I want to place the film. I peel off the back and place the Oramask over the wood and smooth it out with my hands. I then go over the wood, pressing firmly, with a plastic wall paper smoothing tool to make sure it is smooth and sticking to the wood. (cheap at a box store)
Once it's all smooth it's ready to placed on the X Carve.
When I use the Oramask I use a downcut bit to prevent fraying around the edges of the carve.
Once I'm finished with the carve I use liquid Shellac with a small paint brush over the parts that were carved. This prevents the paint from bleeding to the rest of the wood. After the liquid Shellac has dried I paint. I use acrylic paint. I like the variety of color acrylic paints give me and I can get in all the nooks and crannies. The only thing I don't like about acrylic paint is the lighter colors take more coats, up to 3 sometimes.
When I am finished painting and the paint is completely dry I peel off the Oramask. This part is so much fun. I love seeing the crisp, clean lines of the carve and painting.
After I've prepped the wood I measure out how much Oramask I need. The back of the Oramask has a grid pattern, which makes it really easy to measure and cut out the size you need.
I choose which side of the wood I want to place the Oramask and make sure there is no dust or particles where I want to place the film. I peel off the back and place the Oramask over the wood and smooth it out with my hands. I then go over the wood, pressing firmly, with a plastic wall paper smoothing tool to make sure it is smooth and sticking to the wood. (cheap at a box store) Once it's all smooth it's ready to placed on the X Carve.
Once I'm finished with the carve I use liquid Shellac with a small paint brush over the parts that were carved. This prevents the paint from bleeding to the rest of the wood. After the liquid Shellac has dried I paint. I use acrylic paint. I like the variety of color acrylic paints give me and I can get in all the nooks and crannies. The only thing I don't like about acrylic paint is the lighter colors take more coats, up to 3 sometimes.
When I am finished painting and the paint is completely dry I peel off the Oramask. This part is so much fun. I love seeing the crisp, clean lines of the carve and painting.
Last I put finish on the sign!
I hope this post gives a better insight to my usage of Oramask. This post is not sponsored by Oramask or anyone who sells it. These are my opinions and if I've learned anything from crafting and woodworking is you have to find your path, your way, and what works for you. What works for me may not work for you and visa versa. If you have any questions or tips I would love to hear them, please leave a comment. I love learning new things and I love hearing tips and ticks from others.
Until next time, keep crafting, creating and doing the things you love!
~Jennifer
Milly Bean Handiworks
Also my shop, MillyBeanHandiworks.com
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