Stencil Material

[Kathy Moore]

I am looking for a source for reusable Stencil material. I would like to be able to cut it with my laser machine. Would like to fine a source on the West coast or maybe even Washington State.
If anyone out there has created reusable Stencils I could also use some tips and tricks. This is my first attempt at doing this.
Thanks to anyone that takes time out of their busy day to lend me some advice.
Kathy

[jim stiek]

are you painting with this or sand blasting?

[Neal Schlee]

I am looking for a source for reusable Stencil material. I would like to be able to cut it with my laser machine. Would like to fine a source on the West coast or maybe even Washington State.
If anyone out there has created reusable Stencils I could also use some tips and tricks. This is my first attempt at doing this.
Thanks to anyone that takes time out of their busy day to lend me some advice.
Kathy

If for painting Google "Oil Board" and you'll get lots of sources. I've also used thin mylar.

Neal

[Joe Pelonio]

I agree with the above, also Frisket, available at any art supply, which I use as an airbrush stencil, but it's actually easier to cut on a plotter, and often designs are too big for the laser. While it's reusable for artmulti-color, it won't keep it's shape that well for lettering. You can also use very thin polystyrene, like .015 - I used to get it at Northwest Sign Supply, but that was before they got sold to Grimco. I have also gotten it at Laird Plastics.

[Mike Null]

I like oil board. It cuts beautifully on the laser holds up to multi coats of paint and is generally ideal stuff for most of my needs.

https://www.google.com/search?q=oil+...hrome&ie=UTF-8