try a bingo dobber. you can get them at dollar stores for cheep. i dont see why those wouldnt work.
shouldnt need to be in the us to buy bingo dobbers. They are pacticlaly the same as what youd get from TW just they are made for bingo. they use a quick drying ink like stencil ink and the aplicators are excatly the same. If you have any from of a dollar store where you live you can most likely find them. Id say its worth the shot cause at most it will cost you 2 bucks. Plus you can get many differnt colors if they do work and you liek colorfull things.
and btw im in canada
Whatever you do, don't use sharpies or markers. I tried it, first of all it came off very quickly, secondly it marked all the balls with red marks...
the topic clearly says alternatives to stencil ink.use the wilson ink....apparently its meant to stay on all types of string including polys
oh by the way, i used general purpose spray paint i got at the local store, nothing special,
one other thing, some strings have oily resin on them from manufacturer, cleaning prior to paint will help keep the paint job longer and not flake off as easy, i tried water, soap/water, rubbing alcohol, to get the oily resis out. dont know if cleaning the resin off is good for the strings though, cause sometimes the manufacturer place the oily-resin on the strings to make them last longer.
I spray paint mine. But i have a babolat so it's really easy to do.
sorry if this is a dumb question. but is that a water based paint or an oil based one.
I spray paint mine. But i have a babolat so it's really easy to do.
just mask the frame with some tape. or better yet, don't stencil! unless you're sponsored.
what !!! and let everyone know i am not sponsored !!!just mask the frame with some tape. or better yet, don't stencil! unless you're sponsored.
i believe it would be water based, since its quick dry formula
took but a couple minutes to dry on the strings and my frame :-(
i dont like the ink on the strings...adds too much weight to the head
PLEASE tell me that's a joke....
Fast-drying spray-paint is almost guaranteed NOT to be water-based.
As for how to not paint the frame, simply attach newspaper to your stencil that makes a 'skirt' for the frame....
shouldnt need to be in the us to buy bingo dobbers. They are pacticlaly the same as what youd get from TW just they are made for bingo. they use a quick drying ink like stencil ink and the aplicators are excatly the same. If you have any from of a dollar store where you live you can most likely find them. Id say its worth the shot cause at most it will cost you 2 bucks. Plus you can get many differnt colors if they do work and you liek colorfull things.
and btw im in canada
i keep forgetting to look at the can i used for this, but you might be right, will post when i look next
as for the stencil newspaper idea, idid this, but my stencil was about 1/2 inch from the frame (trying to stay off the racquet center) and the paper actually lifted the stencil off the racquet when i was applaying the spraypaint, i seriouly would tape next time to get a better result
Tried nail polish?
Tried nail polish?
have tried acrylic paint, nail polish, hair dye, food coloring .. it all comes off my poly strings.Tried nail polish?
nope. no one here in any sports shop, or stringer knows of stencil ink. i suppose in indai very very few are sponsored.Hang on - you have poly strings. Surely wherever you get the poly strings from you can inquire about some real stencil ink?
Where I am, i do not get stencil inks.
What are the alternatives to it that one might get in a paint/hw store ?
(i tried Luxor Permanent markers, but they came off in one session. I tried another perm ink for marking clothes, but that slowly came off in a week).
thanks.
thats a relief to know.A few things to know:
1. Even real stencil ink comes off in about a week (or less, depending on how you hit the ball), and marks the balls. You just reapply it.
2. You can damage your strings with some kinds of paint that aren't made for the purpose, although poly is fairly tough stuff in that regard.
3. Many racquet technicians around the world have started using the Sanford Magnum or Pilot Super Color Markers instead of stencil ink, since it's neater/cleaner to work with and is easy to apply from the fat pen. However, it doesn't last any longer than regular stencil ink.
thats a relief to know.
however, all the people i know who play with racquets that have logos (i think pre-strung rackets) have been playing for months and the ink has not faded ??? these are the kind of dudes who will never restring their rack all their life (unless it breaks).
these are not even guys who know how to hold their rackets, honest. and i cant imagine their racks are over $10. the cheapest they could get.Very funny but so true. I know a guy who hasn't strung his Wilson racquet in over 10 years and the ink still looks dark. I pushed on his strings and started to laff. I told him to play with a fishing net next time.
thats a relief to know.
however, all the people i know who play with racquets that have logos (i think pre-strung rackets) have been playing for months and the ink has not faded ??? these are the kind of dudes who will never restring their rack all their life (unless it breaks).
Have you tried blood? Seems like a good alternative that would stain the strings and last quite a while.
so it sounds like there is no great solution to stenciling, because even stencil ink comes off quickly. doesn't sound like it is worth the time. i might try with a marker because that sounds pretty easy and hassle free...
Have you seen the marks the ink leaves on the balls? They look nasty but atleast it helps you identify your balls when you're playing next to other courts.
LMAO, your face still reminds me of BOMBAY CHAAT< Hahahahaha!!!!
Have you tried blood? Seems like a good alternative that would stain the strings and last quite a while.
Why don't you make me some bhel?
COuld you apply tippex to the strings, then add the stencil to that?