Texture FX mask trick

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I've been buying those plastic dividers you use in folders as a schoolkid (they sell paper card ones as well).
Those ones with a tag on the side but your limited to A4, But you can get 10 sheets for a dollar.
They cut ok on a plotter as well and the ones I get are solvent proof as well.

If I want something a bit more durable and stiffer I get the plastic sheet thats in the bottom of shopping bags, the canvas type thing you get at aldi for a dollar.
Only issue with those is they are long enough but only 8 inches across, have not tested for solvents yet.

 

[Markgman73]

I watched the advert on the texture fx stencils and really liked the cloud demo. I want to get them, but what does it mean by 'polymer coated'? Are they coated card stock? Are they durable enough to pay $30 U.S. for them?

 

[jagardn]

I watched the advert on the texture fx stencils and really liked the cloud demo. I want to get them, but what does it mean by 'polymer coated'? Are they coated card stock? Are they durable enough to pay $30 U.S. for them?

They are made of a cardboard material. You have to be somewhat careful or you can damage them.
As for their application and ease of making random textures easily, I'd say they are worth it.

 

[Tradeshowjoe]

For whatever two cents american is worth to all concerned; here's mine. The Texture FX stencils are quite reasonably priced, small or large ; you get a set of three. As stated above, they are a "coated" card stock. I was worried about damage as well, then it occurred to me that if damaged, it wouldn't make a difference as it is an "organic pattern".
Regarding the advert for the video, I just watched the whole video (worth the price as well, IMO).
Attatched is my first cloud attempt using Geralds tequnique, got a bit too busy, but I think I get it now.

 

[Markgman73]

Those look fantastic! Thanks for the review.

 

[Mr.Micron]

I have had a set of them since they first came out and use them for a lot of different effect.
@Tradeshowjoe All the videos David Monnig produces at Coast Airbrush are top notch and watching the pros use their own product to do different effects is always a plus.