Camo masking question

The larger the diameter of the line under the tape the softer the edge. Always spray from the edge of the tape towards the center of the area being covered. Don't shoot the paint up under the tape! You'll have a solid line as well as bleeding.

HawkeyeHobbies wrote:

Add a little fish line to your masking tape. To get a blended line you need to have the edge of the tape slightly elevated from the surface. If you apply a piece of string, fishline or wire under the edge of the tape you get the elevation necessary. This is an old school technique.

I haven't heard of that method before and it sounds easier than some others.  Thanks for posting.

Mike 

 

Add a little fish line to your masking tape. To get a blended line you need to have the edge of the tape slightly elevated from the surface. If you apply a piece of string, fishline or wire under the edge of the tape you get the elevation necessary. This is an old school technique.

I would steer from blue tac. It can leave an oily residue behind. Just stick some on paper and let it sit. You'll see the paper absorb whatever it is. I recommend silly putty. It sticks well but not too well. Also, it leaves no residue and is reusable several times. If you leave the thickness of the silly putty around an 1/8+", it will leave a scale appropriate soft demarcation line. Try it out...

Andy