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Hello all,
Around here sandblasting stone is fairly economical, and signshops who normally cut vinyl for signs can also cut a material that will resist the abrasive sand for some period...works sort of like a template. The material is cut to file specifications with their standard knife plotter, using a blade with a slightly different angle than the standard vinyl film blade. The portion to be exposed to the process is removed, and the resultant "mask" is then applied to the workpiece. Peel off the mask (and the one on your face,sandblasting can be a rather extreme experience) when you are done and viola. I have this equipment here at the studio, and I use it to make signage and graphics for our commercial projects. I don't usually do the sandblasting thing, but I have experimented with it on glass and Ohio river rock/fieldstone. When appropriate, it is quite the thing... Jim Tallman Sr. Designer FX Studios |
