@@reddirtdesigns7021 Nice. Thanks for replying! I just got a Cricut Maker 3 for an outdoor sign project, and so I'll be in the crucible of learning and under a time crunch. You video was helpful to me. (Btw, I'm going to be trying to use reflective highway paint instead of spray paint, because the reviews I read on spray reflective paint were mixed at best. Any opinion there? I want the white letters to *pop* when headlights hit them.)
@@canislupus5 sorry not familiar with reflective paint. If it was me I’d buy the best review options and do small test panels first good luck on your project. Thank you for watching I truly appreciate it.
Looking real good! My only feedback is that you don't want to apply wax and grease remover to your towel - it should be sprayed directly on the substrate, and then wiped off. The way it works is by lifting dirt and grease when it hits the panel. Haven't watched part 2 yet, but it's in my queue!
Thanks for the tips! Hope you enjoy the second video. I’ll send you another video. I know you’ll like if you’re into painting. And thank you so much for watching. I truly appreciate it.
Thank you Mr. Red Dirt for your honest review. Question... any tricks you use when cutting out small fonts with the Cricut? I have had my Maker for several years now and struggle with cutting/weeding small fonts.
I have trouble with some fonts more than others for sure. There’s also a way you can go into the pressure settings and up the pressure just a little bit more than the recommended, but then you also can run into trouble using too much pressure. You probably already know this, but always do tons of test cuts experiment with small scrap vinyl pieces. Before using it on your main project. Your blade may also be dull. You can sharpen your blade by stabbing it into aluminum foil. there are RU-vid tutorials on how to sharpen your blade this way.Might be able to sharpen instead of replacing it if it is dull. Good luck and thanks again for watching and supporting the channel.
It needs to be a urethane paint. I believe I use Dupont on this project. Make sure you do not use water-based paints. It will not work. Thanks for watching.
Mr. Red Dirt, You did a fine job on that head! So cool looking and it displays hats really nice. Your customers may also want a head to store their hat on at home so you better make extra. TFS enjoyed watching you create. Have a good day.
No they are not, but that would be great if they were great idea 🤔 I wonder if a person could use a low tack spay adhesive might be an idea for me to try. Thanks for watching I truly appreciate it
I’m sorry I’m not familiar with the UK. hopefully you can learn there are lots of great videos here on RU-vid. I have many on my channel. Thanks for watching.
Could you tell me please? I have a home with the crane edge on a glass door bought 2 x 4' frosted how would I photograph that to show up? I've tried putting lights behind it, but it doesn't defuse that enough to show the image of the crane that's etched into it, it's about 125 years old thank yo u
Oh wow, that’s a really old pain of glass so I wouldn’t recommend doing anything that could possibly damage it. Most people light up frosted glass by the edge not in front or back as much. If you shoot light through the side of the pain it’ll light up the image in the center, but I’m not sure on how you could do that with your situation. Sorry I’m not much help.
In the video, I am spraying a dark brown over the copper to give it the aged look. By applying the foam first the urethane sets on top of the spray foam and when you wipe off the foam, the paint comes off with it, leaving only the areas where the foam wasn’t with color. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching.
I used to be a cook and we used lace for powdered sugar decorations. I wonder if there are other cooking techniques that would translate to airbrushing.
@@reddirtdesigns7021 it’s been a long time since I’ve been in the cooking industry but here are some thoughts. Approach catering companies and tell them about your cake decoration ability and Service. You can also include local bakeries. Weddings being the money maker ..potentially. You might be able to take a class at your local community college or culinary school that would help you in your goal. This would include cake decorations skills. Word-of-mouth is golden! You could start by doing your friends and families birthday parties and what not. I’m literally just now beginning to learn about airbrushing and trying to figure out if I’ll be skilled at, it it’s something I’ve always wanted to try. I’m about to buy everything I need right now. I’m going to have to learn how to draw as well as airbrushing so we’ll see what happens. I have some artistic skills but it’s not something I’ve really worked on developing too much or as much as I wanted to. And right now is really good time to work on it. Let me know if you have any questions.
Crazy question (maybe). I want to play around with making some adhesive stencils I can use for air brush tattooing for like theater and live roleplay. Like; cut the design, stick the black vinyl to the skin and spray inside the stencil with some airbrush tattoo makeup paint. But I'm having a real hard time finding out what kind of material to make stencils of 🤔 Do you know of any brand or something that is goo for this?
@@Leablak I can’t find anything that’s specifically designed for this. But you might try the cricket removable vinyl. The vinyl in this video is a little stiff and doesn’t flex quite as well as cricket removable vinyl and I’m sure you’re going to want it to flex because skin has a lot of contour to it, at least that’s where I would start. If I ever come across something for this, I will definitely make a video on it. It’s a great idea.
Oh my Mr. Red Dirt I LOVE YOUR BEE!! So pretty. And yes you have inspired me to try this. I will be ordering pens and the paper. Tell little red dirt I spotted his flower picture in the background and I LOVE IT ALSO! TFS
@@donnamcl6134 Awesome good luck on your project! I tell him you saw his painting and loved it. That will make his day. Thanks again for your continued support!
After watching this I’m concerned I should NEVER attempt to paint a mailbox. And that the value for a pro to paint one is way more than I could ever imagine. I’m hoping you’re a professional artist- if not please consider it.
I look forward to your videos. I think you are so talented. The mailbox turned out awesome. Pretty cool stars and planets in today's project!! I know you're in Texas any danger of hurricane? (not sure what part your in) TFS Mr. Red Dirt.
Thanks for your support means a lot. we are straight south of Fort Worth. The line of the hurricane just grazes us. Shouldn’t be too bad just some rain.
I believe you can but I’d have to look it up the mat I’m using is the mat that came with the machine when I got it. The cricut air uses a cut mat in order to work. I’m not really sure on the maker 3 but I would bet you can make stencils with it.
Yes 3 to 4 coats gives you material to sand and buff it out if needed. Here is a video I did on sanding and buffing if you need that info. Thanks for watching I truly appreciate it.
New subscriber, I am looking for a removable vinyl, tried Cricut's, but the thickness was too much. Do you know how thick it is compared to Circut's? I am looking to try it for my model building and by looking at the video, it seems very thin. I am just trying to avoid major paint build up. Thanks.
I think it might actually be just as thick. You may have already done this, but have you tried doing thinner coats? I used to paint too thick of coats which caused the buildup issue.
@@reddirtdesigns7021 I’ve been using an airbrush and have found that the thinner the masking material, the less the build up I get. Thank you for the information!
You can always try it anyway you’d like for me. I found this to be the easiest process, especially when you have tons of different colors and shades of each color as in this video. Thanks for watching.
