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Dennist3 · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 5:54 am Post subject: paint on tyvec

the humble newbie once again has another question for all....
What kind of paint should I use if I wish to paint tyvec?

thanks in advance,
Dennis Dancing

revflyer · Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 29 Location: Maryland, usa

you can even use an ink-jet printer with tyvek!

Design Master paints (available from Kitebuilder.com) can lay down tonal values like an airbrush. It's nasty stuff though, use protection on your hands, lungs, eyes etc.

you can draw on tyvek with "Sharpie pens" too, think the works of MC Escher. I've seen this type of illustration done for the Smithsonian on tyvek sled kites!

Screen printing inks will hold up well, but they're very opaque and are laid down super thick compared to other decorating application coating methods

Stan · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 11:48 am Post subject:

Since Tyvek resists absorption, acrylic paint can be applied and rubbed away with a wad if tissue to create graduated tones to mimic airbrush, or for $10, Harbor freight has a nice airbrush for this sort of work.

Stan

Dennist3 · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 9:29 pm Post subject:

thanks all!!!

this is great stuff....now I get to have the wife (definatly the artist in the house) to make my white tyvec pretty Exclamation

Thanks again,

Dennis

knotronda · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 11:15 pm Post subject:

Dennist3

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I have posted lots of info about working on tyvek. Hope this is helpful. Let me know.

knot(ty)ronda
aka Tyvek Queen

kiteguy · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2004 1:29 am Post subject:

Yes, Knotty. It is MOST helpfull! Thanks for your input.
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knotronda · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2004 8:12 pm Post subject:

You are welcome.

knot(ty)ronda