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Learning to write/spray

Discussion in 'Tools and tips' started by Charles Atlas, Aug 4, 2015.

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  1. Charles Atlas

    Charles Atlas New Member

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    I'm pretty new to graffiti lettering but I've been practicing in my books. I just ordered my first set of Ironlak colors, graduating myself from cheap krylon. I was hoping for some advice on guides to learn new techniques and styles for lettering. I would also like to get some quality colored markers to use for my sketches since the ones I have now do not color very well. Any suggestions on good markers that blend colors well?

    I also do a lot of stencil work, however I have yet to find a good stable material to cut stencils for both quality and longevity. Anyone got any suggestions there?
     
  2. Wastelandwolves

    Wastelandwolves Senior Member

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    Sharpie oil based paint markers, Moltow 127hs, copic, any of those are great markers, and as for lettering and style, your in the same boat as me bro, still learning that stuff
     
  3. Cabbage.

    Cabbage. Member

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    Alright, in my experience this is what I've found out to be the best for these questions:

    Markers: Buy a some miscellaneous molotow 127HS markers. You will not regret it. They can blend by laying down a color fill of a darker color first, then by going on top of it with a lighter color. They kind of have that effect of Blendy Pens if you know what they are. Once you're done blending, simply pump the marker and scribble on some scrap pieces of paper. It'll go back to the original color quick.

    Stencils: For stencils I go to Walmart and buy the thickest paper they sell. It comes in some yellow packaging and I think it's a card stock weight 60lb? Not sure but it's whatever is the heaviest/thickest. What I do is sketch the design on any piece of paper, then cut a basic rectangle around the design. Next I take a thing of Elmer's adhesive spray and attach the design to the cardstock. Later after it dries I cut it out with an x-acto knife.

    Need anything else just PM me man. Happy to help anyway I can. Good luck!
     
  4. HexxInkworks

    HexxInkworks Senior Member

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    tbh man i wouldnt start buying pricey shit, just get the basic stuff like any chisel tip marker cos you need the chisel tip line and stuff like that, once then when youre getting better look into brands like molotow and montana and stuff and look into what goes into the paint and stuff, what properties it has and this will show you its pros, cons and stuff like that, im an art student so i always look into shit if im not sure
     
  5. Wastelandwolves

    Wastelandwolves Senior Member

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    any double ended markers can be a real help for stickers or random sketches, the ones with a fine point and a wide point, also stencils are a great way to learn to do straight lines and really see where your improvements needed