STENCILS?..MASKS?..What's the difference?
Both are similar in that they will selectively keep paint from being applied to certain areas, resulting in a "design" being transferred to the surface.- OK...so lets say I need masks.. How Do I choose the right style??
Inner? Outer? With Film? Without Film?
For Masks..the first thing you need to do is to ask yourself ....
~OR~
The MAIN Body Color????
However, the size and surface type of the body may also be important to consider.
Once you have decided how you will paint the flames, then you may also need to choose from special options as explained below. Its important to keep in mind that not all mask designs will have the same options, and some may only be available in one certain style.


INNER
Only Masks should be used if you want to paint the FLAME
COLOR FIRST, apply the mask, then paint the Main body color and remove
mask.
Comes WITH Application Film installed.
Best option for rounded/curved body surfaces.
OUTER
Only MASKS should be used if you want to paint the Main
Body color FIRST, apply the mask, then spray the FLAME COLOR LAST.
Comes WITH Application Film installed.
Recommend primarily for use on 'Flat' body surfaces.

IN+OUT
Masks come with BOTH SIDES which allows you to paint EITHER
the FLAME
COLOR ~OR~ Main
Body color first.
HOWEVER...this mask style will NOT INCLUDE application film,
thus may be more difficult to transfer the mask from sheet to surface, especially
for those users without experience.
**NOTE!! : Remember that not all
designs will be available with this option, please see individual item descriptions
and Application Style drop down menus.
INKED
W/Film Masks come with BOTH SIDES which allows you to paint
EITHER the FLAME
COLOR ~OR~ Main
Body color first.
HOWEVER...this mask style WILL INCLUDE application film,
PLUS, will have the design marked so as to be seen "through" the
film. This allows the user to use either mask side, plus have the advantage
of easier alignment on the surface.
**NOTE!! : Remember that not all
designs will be available with this option, please see individual item descriptions
and Application Style drop down menus.

SEMI
Transparent
This is the DEFAULT Film style, so if no preference is selected during order
placement, (drop down menu options), this is the film that will be installed
on your masks order (if applicable). This film is generally slightly less
"aggressive" or tacky, and tends to allow easier release of the
masks to the surface.
CLEAR
This OPTIONAL film is nearly completely clear, thus allows for considerably
easier placement/alignment of the mask to the surface. However, this film
is also slightly MORE Aggressive or tacky than the standard semi-transparent
film, thus, some designs and/or surface conditions "may" exhibit
more difficulty when removing film, as the mask may not "release"
completely from the film. User results WILL VARY! FlameMasks.com will NOT
be responsible for performance of masks with this film installed.
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NONE ~ (aka "NO FILM")
This option is of course self explanatory, but primarily is for those users
with more experience who wish to place their masks without the aid of application
film to transfer from sheet to surface. Some designs will be too complex thus
are not available with this option, but where possible, this "no Film"
option will generally be the least expensive form available to customers.