How to (and how not to) use Rust-oleum Mirror effect spray for a traditional painted glass sign

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024

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  • @staatsrat3823
    @staatsrat3823 Před rokem +2

    Hallo Lewis, i think you already know, just in case if not, you also can apply your stencil the "wet way". I use distilled water with a drop of dish liquid in it and pour it over the glass with a vaporizer. So you can still move your stencil and it don't sticks. With the squeege you move out the water on the edges and let i try a hour or so, that works pretty good. I also detect the thin side of the floatglass, the color sticks better on the non tin side.

    • @theletterhead
      @theletterhead  Před rokem +1

      A great point! You can certainly do that normally. I've had trouble with this particular stencil in the past with water. Definitely doable though normally!
      It's only very recently im hearing about glass having a better side for this. I know you can test with water but it's new to me!

  • @joedyedwin1825
    @joedyedwin1825 Před rokem

    Yeah that's true talent I've never worked on glass before that would be a challenge glad to see the materials to use and process 😄

    • @theletterhead
      @theletterhead  Před rokem +1

      Thanks joedy!

    • @joedyedwin1825
      @joedyedwin1825 Před rokem

      @@theletterhead always we artists learn a thing or two from each other throughout the ages just had to show my appreciation and respect for your work

  • @Jezz_Mcfly
    @Jezz_Mcfly Před 6 měsíci

    Backing Paper 'Lift off' is generally caused by over-cutting the vinyl.
    Either reduce the force or wind the blade in a bit. ✌
    Great Video 🙌

    • @theletterhead
      @theletterhead  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi jezz, you're quite right. That is generally the cause, but I suspect that this stencil mask roll was of older stock, as it stuck to the backer too much. Some areas were not well cut either, so I didn't have the option of lowering force.
      Thanks for the input though mate!

  • @philipbarbosa8018
    @philipbarbosa8018 Před rokem +2

    Perhaps adding some hardener to your black would have helped? The stuff from a rattle can is very hot, it has chemicals designed to make it flash off and dry really quickly. Also love me some Ronan 1stroke!

    • @theletterhead
      @theletterhead  Před rokem

      Thanks Philip! It probably would have, I currently don't have any so I've just been making do. Lots of stuff to restock but I've been putting it off 😅

  • @mortenhansen3455
    @mortenhansen3455 Před rokem +1

    7:42 If it can resist water, you could try a hot wet towel to soften up the glue in the backing paper, or maybe even (VERY CAREFULLY) use a heatgun.. Just an advice and I have NO idea if it works 😀 Cool little video and project my man!

  • @coolgirly6454
    @coolgirly6454 Před rokem +1

    Hello, my idea is to use silver foil for the outstanding letters, which have to stay on the backside of the glass. Then I would have done the etching and at last the black painting. Maybe you have a good result with a mirror foil

    • @theletterhead
      @theletterhead  Před rokem

      Hiya,
      Yeah i would normally use white gold leaf for this, but wanted to try the mirror spray out. Mostly to see how it would work. It doesn't look too bad but certainly has room for improvement.

  • @Mosey410
    @Mosey410 Před rokem

    Cool video. I’d try some tests on glass with the number of coats and paint combinations . The mirror spray could be a bad influence on the Ronan. I have some king cole black and backup black which works great for reverse glass. Well played though. I use Rusto to roll a lot of my panels . I’ve had negative results with spray paint and especially aerosol clear coat when added to 1-shot and Ronan .
    I think that’s cause there’s a gassing off period that takes quite a while. Anyway keep it up. It’s always nice to see the process warts and all.

    • @theletterhead
      @theletterhead  Před rokem

      Thanks a lot for the really useful comment Bob. Will have a try of some of the things you have suggested!

  • @cameranmanner4701
    @cameranmanner4701 Před 6 měsíci

    I think the clear laquer dulls the mirror effect.

  • @joedyedwin1825
    @joedyedwin1825 Před rokem

    Really Nice 👍😄

  • @adamm3492
    @adamm3492 Před 7 dny

    Why not just put a true mirror behind it?

  • @elarabymohammed1
    @elarabymohammed1 Před rokem +1

    Does it work on plastic?

    • @theletterhead
      @theletterhead  Před rokem

      Sorry Mohammad, I have no idea. By all accounts it does get quite warm so I'm not sure acrylic would work.

  • @Richie8a8y
    @Richie8a8y Před 11 měsíci +1

    The instructions say one coat at a time!

    • @theletterhead
      @theletterhead  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks richie,
      It might be camera trickery, with the second making i gave 1 coat per time with 10 minutes of wait between coats. It's not entirely clear to see from watching though.

  • @edzoedzo369
    @edzoedzo369 Před rokem

    Awesome 🥰👍🙏👍