Cut the paper backing closely around the masks, then pick a spot and cut just enough of the backing to allow a small area of the mask to stick. Position the mask where you want it, trying not to let the exposed area stick until you have it really close. When you get it where you want it, press the exposed area to the body. Double check the position by letting go, then run your finger from the taped end to the opposite end of the mask and see if it lines up where you want it. If so, then lift the mask and start to peel the backing just enough to let it roll under the mask. Repeat the process of running your finger down the mask, sticking it down as you go, letting the backing peel as you work your way down the mask.
OK, so that's an easier way of applying the masks instead of peeling the masks completely off and using your fingers? Also, do you think it would be much easier to use transfer tape instead of your method? Can I buy transfer tape that would work in craft stores or do I need the stuff parma gives?
It depends on how complex the mask is. If it is one of the ones with lots of small flames, you are going to want a transfer sheet. You can buy vinyl transfer sheets from most hobby shops or Amazon.
I have the tribal flames set. It’s only 6 flames and all are relatively large.
Since that has the outlines, definitely use some transfer sheets. Getting those outlines to not get out of wack otherwise would be a pain.
Clear box tape. Stick your hand to it a few times to lower the tack.
I've done that with Windex or a 15% alcohol based solution
As Fog mentioned above your best bet without transfer paper is probably going to be to spray the area where the vinyl mask is going to be with either his solution or one of mine and then you can just peel the mask off one section at a time and lay it on the area you sprayed. This will allow the mask to slide around anywhere you have sprayed. Once you get the mask where you want it you'll need to make sure theres no air bubbles under it and then take some sort of decal squeegee and lightly go over the mask pushing as much of the liquid out from under as you can without moving the mask. Once you have done that then you can just let the area dry and the mask will be stuck as if youd put it down with transfer paper.
Yeah, then once the masks are stuck, the transfer tape has to peel off the mask without peeling it up. So it needs to be low tack, kinda like panter's tape.
That is the transfer tape. It has the same paper backing because it is more than likely made in the exact same place. Very likely on the same exact machine.
