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Meta Jon
08-17-2007, 09:14 PM
Whats the best masking material to use over "flowing" surfaces? by that I mean not flat.
Is it easier to cut out the mask material first then put it in the right area or is it best to apply it then cut?
I know people say silly putty and play doh work well but is that best for this?

Thanks in advance
Jon
fenix v.2.0
08-17-2007, 11:18 PM
Whats the best masking material to use over "flowing" surfaces? by that I mean not flat.
Is it easier to cut out the mask material first then put it in the right area or is it best to apply it then cut?
I know people say silly putty and play doh work well but is that best for this?

Thanks in advance
Jon

I've had play-Doh leave a residue :redface: Never really tried sillyputty, but I've used Micromask, which you brush on. I'd say Micromask is like using latex.
High Lord Apocalypse
08-17-2007, 11:24 PM
liquid latex by mold builder. sillyputty is great too and doesn't leave a residue.
fenix v.2.0
08-17-2007, 11:40 PM
liquid latex by mold builder. sillyputty is great too and doesn't leave a residue.

Yea, actually I've been using Mold Builder latex more often since it's waaaay cheaper then Micromask and covers better. Micromask is too thin.
RickDTM
08-23-2007, 07:19 AM
I used to use Moldbuilder all the time, but prefer Silly Putty now. I've never had a problem w/ the putty pulling paint up, unlike the latex.
DD_fan96
09-03-2007, 12:02 PM
I use silly putty, it sticks just enough but comes off easily. And its cheap.
koschei
09-26-2007, 03:24 PM
Does green masking tape work?
Jesse321
09-26-2007, 03:27 PM
I use silly putty, it sticks just enough but comes off easily. And its cheap.
Where the hell can you even get Silly Putty anymore? I can never find it in FL.:banghead:
Vince-Vell
09-26-2007, 03:29 PM
Where the hell can you even get Silly Putty anymore? I can never find it in FL.:banghead:

If your lucky Kmart, Target, KayBee Toys and possible places like CVS.

I bought up all the ones i could drive to in NJ, and gave in and just ordered the $79 (5lbs) from crayola site. Saves me the headache and time driving around to find those eggs......:banghead:

Plus that 5lbs of it will last a looooooooooong time if ua keep reusing the stuff.
Jesse321
09-26-2007, 03:39 PM
Damn dude .. what's the crayola site?
Jesse321
09-26-2007, 03:43 PM
Never mind I found it .. I'm SO ordering 5 pounds tonight!
Vince-Vell
09-26-2007, 04:01 PM
Never mind I found it .. I'm SO ordering 5 pounds tonight!

Get the original stuff, that color crap that changes colors with heat gets to tacky and scared the hell out of me when i used it once. Stuff stuck to the statue like i put some chewing gum on it.