Malcontent Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Anyone using paint to stencil your barrels? If so what paint are you using? Should I be worried about paint coming into contact with what's in the barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silk City Distillers Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 You can buy ethanol based ink that you can roll on with a stencil (rolling easier than spraying). I'll try to find the maker, but it's basically ethanol and carbon black. Pretty much perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakery87 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I'm interested in this as well. Do you have a name brand you'd recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestar Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I was always curious about the ethanol inks. Okay, for the most part, everything will evaporate. But carbon black, as a powder (not while bound in ink) is a carcinogen, and the ethanol will be denatured. So you don't want any of that ink to get into your final product. Also, for spills, is the ethanol based ink more permanent than inks that use a different solvent? I've sometimes wondered if one wouldn't be better off with a low-toxicity water-based acrylic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerideas Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Chalk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMateo Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 One of the things on my list to buy is you can get small laser engravers that can be programmed to burn onto wood and are small enough to put on top of a barrel head. This is an example. https://www.amazon.com/-/pt/65X65cm-Engraver-Machine-Milling-Desktop/dp/B07XYF82L6/ref=sr_1_4?__mk_pt_BR=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=GCX4I5FT3NTA&dchild=1&keywords=wood+engraving+laser&qid=1597931536&refinements=p_36%3A30000-&rnid=2638325011&sprefix=wood+en%2Caps%2C802&sr=8-4 Search in Amazon on wood engraving laser. Now I havent used one of these things but they look to be the best option. Mount the frame on a barrel. Program it with your logo and your away. They are about US$300 to 500 depending how much power the laser has. It might be a good idea to do this process while the barrel is not full of high proof whiskey. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakery87 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I've been looking at something similar, but paint is a good backup plan in case the laser fails or takes too long. https://universalengraver.com/products/3000mw-blue-cnc-laser-engraving-machine-40x40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Creek Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Been in the sign biz 40 years. Desktop lasers, large format printers, etc have become available, affordable and fairly easy to learn the software if you are at all computer savvy. The detail you can get with a laser on wood is amazing. No messy inks, stencils, etc. Win win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakery87 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Does anyone looking at this have experience with the lasers? I also would prefer to use a laser, I'm just worried about having it shipped from overseas with poor return policies, and the time it will take to laser a barrel head. I figure the higher the wattage, the faster the laser should be able to make a valuable impact on the wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eud Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I haven't use one, but am thinking about trying Cubiio: https://cubiio.muherz.com/ Looks pretty easy to use, and sure is cheap-ish, small, and cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Creek Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Buying direct from China is a recipe for failure. Use a reputable manufacturer. One thing to look for is how will you get service when needed. A cheap piece from china can save you money if it works at all when and if you actually get it, but if you cannot get it serviced or repaired it is dumpster fodder at first failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakery87 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I agree. I'm finding it difficult to locate a large enough "printing" area for the laser to accomodate a barrel head, as well as finding something made in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workpress Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 just a quick comment on carbon black powder, it is the same as what is in your charred barrel, (more or less) thus if it toxic than your barrel, that is charred is a toxic mess. so in my opinion if you go to Amazon or are at the art supply store Akua printmaking ink is a great choice. it is safer than paint. Cheers Workpress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hajiii Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Carbon black is made from petroleum products, not charred wood. 6.1 Carbon Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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