I can't seem to find any type of material that will cut stencils without tearing them up or not cutting through. I have tried to move the blade too.
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I have had great success cutting very detailed stencils on Yupo. It is a 100% Polypropylene 104 lb sheet that watercolor artist use. You can buy it in an 9x12 pad. I use the translucent.
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Yes, I was doing that yesterday with cheap 7mm laminate!The blade acts equally over the whole surface of the laminate, so the wider the piece (or if you cut at an angle), then the harder work it is to cut.
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I used a jigsaw with a fine tooth blade similar to a blade used to cut metal. This can be purchased at any hardware store. After cutting use a fine grit 120 sandpaper to smooth the cut edges. I would also recommend a rubber mallet to interlock the tiles together. Makes a very nice job when installed.
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David,The supplier that we receive our material from has assured us that the blank material that is in question is Mylar plastic. If you would like, please contact us, as we can provide you with the Material Data Safety Sheets for the particular material.Thank you,The Stencil Ease Team
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Use a utility knife and go around the edges of the knock out piece you want then use a plier to take it out bending it back and forth. I didn't know how to do it either and had a tile guy show me how to do it. ; ) It works perfectly that way.
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I'm using it for metal cuts, I have had some plastic covering on the metal that it cut through. More of a melting of the plastic. It probably is not good for the blade.
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I used a knife once, but was gentle in cutting and didn't have a problem. I would think if you can find some kind of plastic tool to cut it might be safer.
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I was wondering the same thing Stephanie. I found some tutorial videos on Youtube about cutting stencils from plastic and the heat tool she uses is the same brand, but I'm not sure which one. I wondered if this one would work. It seems like if it does it may be the most versatile since I want to use the plastic binder pages like she does in her tutorial, and then may try to make some from posterboard as well. I wonder if it works on that too.
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I've had this problem, too, and the only thing that works is to use an edge like the blunt end of a metal nail file or something similar to scrape it off. Or you can wet the item and see if the paper dissolves.
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If you have a lot of area to cut it is a lot faster. If you are not used to cutting curves this takes the work out of it. If you use the stencil cutter it works best if you have a temperature controller like you would use with a solder iron. If you let the cutter get too hot you can have lots of plastic strings. Medium temperature, medium speed and you will be very pleased.
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Im sorry I also should have recommended that it be put on a cutting mat. This will protect your blade and keep it sharp and with grid lines help make straight lines.
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i have not cut mine - the fabric looks like it would fray - there's something called 'Dritz Fray Check' which stops fabric fraying - that might work along the edge
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In my classes we use the stencil cutter for small curved area, in particular. For long straight lines we use an exacto knife and a steel ruler. So the answer is yes.
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I used sheet metal snips which worked well. I've seen a hacksaw do the job well, too.
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I have used these several times and did not experience that situation. You might try using an exacto knife to get the paper started...it has a very thin blade and a sharp narrow point. You might also try warming it up with a hair dryer. Hope this is your solution!
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Yes you can use an xacto knife. I have used an xacto knife and our laser cutter. Your stencil should last you for years with the right care.
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i hv tried and it did not work. You need to make felt hard like stone. And you hv 2 fix it, i did it with dactape, on the mat. Warning after that cleaning mat is not easy. Final of the cut is not worth of even trying...