Masking Question

[pinegrove]

How does anybody hold down vinyl while Masking
I seem to have problem with curling & static causing
vinyl sticking before I am able to squeege it.

 

[cOrKinSA]

Elevate it higher then the table surface and pull it across.

 

[cOrKinSA]

Oh and Welcome to Signs101 from South Texas.
And remember a greet and Intro will catch more flies!

 

[Jackpine]

Welcome to the group. If you are using clear tape it will cause static that can be troublesome. If paper start on one end and get it started with the application tape on the table and the vinyl then squeegee it down. Or get a "Big Squeegee" and watch the vedio that comes with it. The merchant is located at the bottom of the page.

 

[cOrKinSA]

Oh and the PORTABLE & ADJUSTABLE APPLICATION TAPE HOLDER from Henry (A Merchant Member here) will help you out.

 

[imaSIGNr]

A tape holder is a good idea. One can be made fairly cheap from pvc pipe. Also if you're using clear, take a "Bounce" pad and wipe the roll with it first. It will get rid of the static.

 

[The Big Squeegee]

The Big Squeegee eliminates the static you get with other applicators. It will also flatten the graphic out as the tape is applied.

 

[DOGraphics]

:Welcome: 2 :signs101:

 

[bob]

Tape the corners to the table and mask right over the tape. If you didn't leave enough margin to do this then you didn't leave enough margin.

 

[Bill Modzel]

And if your a screen printer, turn on the vacuum on your print table!