Iron Heart UK's Stencil Making Machine

[neph93]

Do it. And well done for kick starting the thread and bringing it to my attention.

[corralitos]

I was about to ask if anyone uses stencils to mark their clothing and found this thread. I was never military but it seems like a fun way to personalize a piece.

[Oaktavia]

@corralitos Giles punched my name into a piece of carboard when I was visiting Gosport. I sprayed that onto one of the pocket bags of my UHR I bought there. I think I have a photo on here somewhere of it but not this thread.

[corralitos]

@Oaktavia, that's awesome, I'll see if I can find it.
If only it made sense to ship a piece of cardboard overseas . I'll see if I can find someone local to punch me a card so I can get to work.

[Anesthetist]

@corralitos I used just a generic stencil to put my name on my MF Tripper bag, worked great

[Jord]

@Oaktavia I was scrolling the 634 XHS thread and I think I saw this, is it also signed by Haraki? Super cool.

[Oaktavia]

@Jord yes, and Giles as well. It is a pair of 888SUHR

[corralitos]

@Oaktavia @Anesthetist did you bother with a fabric paint (or just used what was on hand)?

[goosehd]

@corralitos we used Texpens in the Navy.

[corralitos]

Brilliant, thank you, @goosehd. Just found this forum that posts the exact same: https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/217761-how-to-use-brass-stencils-on-clothing/

[Oaktavia]

I used spray paint.

[Anesthetist]

@corralitos I just used a permanent sharpie and went over it a few times. If you’re looking for texture I’m sure there are ways to do it.

[corralitos]

My impressions from web searching between meetings (and taking advice here) is that sharpies/texpens provide the more 'done in the field' type look and then various paints and application techniques can get you more of a 'screen printed' look.

Haven't landed on a personal preference yet. I think I like the look of the pens but really got to practice before approaching anything of value.

[jimcord]

Is that Johnny and June I hear singing in the background……legends.