Need better choices for vinyl stencils for camo paint

bhoges

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Ive tried bulldog and duracoat stencils and Im not happy with either. Either the pattern leave a lot to be desired or the cheap vinyl has a tough time sticking to textured stocks. Next step Im guessing is getting my own plotter. Maybe there are others places that sell them?
 
I know a lot of guys will scoff, but the only way to get a good line on a textured stock is a hand held stencil and a good airbrush.if your insistent on using those other methods maybe you should try to lightly airbrush from the covered side of your stencil so as your paint is not forced under it...This is not so easy but it is possible.also there is a product called spray mask where you mask the part you don't want paint on with the spray mask let dry spray your camo let dry then rinse off the mask ...it come off like soap.
 
I agree with above , I looked for stencils too then when I couldn't find them I drew and cut them myself with card stock.
I think the softer lines actually look better than perfect edges IMHO but to each his own. I attached a pic
 

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I bought airbrush frisket from a vendor on ebay and it didn't stick to my stock at all.
I ended up using 3" masking tape and hand cutting stencils with a X Acto on a pane of glass.

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I agree with above , I looked for stencils too then when I couldn't find them I drew and cut them myself with card stock.
I think the softer lines actually look better than perfect edges IMHO but to each his own. I attached a pic

^Agree

I've used manilla file folders. Feather the edges by holding the stencil off of the item you're painting by a couple centimeters (more distance = more feathering).