Ink lines on Iron ON Film

[James Mills]

Didn't want to highjack the other thread.  Is there a way to add ink lines to an iron on finish (ala Monocote)?  I plan to clearcoat with automotive clear.

James

[Crist Rigotti]

I use regular Monokote that I cut in 1/32 wide strips.  Then I iron them down with a mid heat setting.

[john e. holliday]

Take the finest sandpaper or steel wool and scuff up the surface.  It works but, you have to over coat everything.  DOC Holliday

["Big Art"]

Hello James
We always used a pencil never a pen. Go to an art store and purchase a pencil # 8008. This pencil sharpened to a fine point will do the job. It writes on glass, plastic and wipes off with a damp paper towel if a mistake is made. Keep the point fine. we always thought the pencil was a softer line which was more realiistic than the ink.
I cannot send any photos as soon as son returns desk top I will send you photos, if you want.

"Big Art"

[Ted Fancher]

Rapidograph makes an ink for writing on "film".  If the surface is really clean it seems to work fine.  It's pretty much available any place you can buy Rapidograph pens--which isn't a whole lot of places since the advent of computerized drawing.

Gotta be clearcoated, of course.

Ted Fancher

[Randy Cuberly]

Rapidograph makes an ink for writing on "film".  If the surface is really clean it seems to work fine.  It's pretty much available any place you can buy Rapidograph pens--which isn't a whole lot of places since the advent of computerized drawing.

Gotta be clearcoated, of course.

Ted Fancher

Pelican "Green Label" is formulated for film also and works well Available at most art supply and drafting shops....Like Ted says gotta be clearcoated.

[corey mckenzie]

be sure to use a flex agent in the automotive clear or you might have some cracks due to engine vibration . i learned that the hard way