Rayzist Photomask, Inc. - Custom Photo Resist

Custom Photomask Production
Price Information

SR2000™ Custom Photomask

"We received the order in good condition and in record time! Thanks again for a great product and superior service!"
- Jane & Will McDaniel, GA

Price Information
Download Custom Photomask:
Order Form (PDF 404kb)
Price List (PDF (42kb)

Custom Mask Quote Calculator v1.3

"On behalf of all of us at Classic Glass I want to thank you very much for being so helpful on our latest project..."
- Karen Elkin, RI

Ready to Blast!
No Minimum Orders
Instant Quotes - Try our Custom Mask Calculator
Quick Service - Standard service 4 days, Low cost rush service available
Free Proofs - On typesetting, repairs, cleanup or creation of art
Large Format - Up to 50"x40", No extra charge
Easy Ordering - Save time and email your job
Superior Stencils - Made to order with SR2000™
Better Price - No difference between standard mil

"I was very impressed by not only the QUALITY of your stencils, but also the PROMPT SERVICE I received." - Mark Oswald, NC

Submission Instructions

7) Custom Mask Order Form (PDF 404k) has been filled out completely and correctly.

8) Files are Compressed by one of the supported formats:
      ● Stuffit Deluxe (Macintosh)
        ● PkZip (PC)
        ● WinZip (PC)

9) Contact us before you send a file (call or fax). This helps expedite your order within the 4-day turnaround.

10) File size must be limited to 2 MB. Be aware that the larger the file, the longer the transfer will take.

11) Include the following information with your email:
        ● Email address, name and phone #
        ● Shipping Address: name, address, and phone #
        ● Billing Address (if different from above)
      ● What the file consists of and important details

12) Email Custom Mask Orders to:
        Internet Email: artdept@rayzist.com

13) Fax the Custom Mask Order Form to 760.727.2986. Your order may not be processed without the order form.

If you questions with any of the above, please contact the Art Department at 800.729.9478 and we will be happy to assist you.

1) Vector Images (Line art) or layout program is a supported format:
        ● Adobe Illustrator
       ● Macromedia Freehand
        ● CorelDraw

2) All Text has been converted to paths or the font is supplied with the file.

3) Placed Artwork have been included and is a supported format:
         ● EPS
         ● TIF
         ● GIF

DO NOT embed images in the layout program.

4) Raster Images (bitmap) are 600 dpi at actual size and are a supported format:
         ● TIF
         ● BMP
         ● PIC

5) Images are Black and White - color or halftones have been removed or converted. (Converting your images from RGB mode to Grayscale and then Bitmap will make the files considerably smaller in size).

6) Image File Description matches the Custom Mask Order Form.

Preparing to Sandcarve

Apply the Mask

Tape Off

Rayzist® Custom Mask Stencils are prepared with SR2000™ photo resist film ready to adhere to the substrate you will be sandcarving.
The adhesive we use has been specially formulated to provide an aggressive bond while blasting away quickly and cleaning up easily - without the need for a "resist remover."

Always clean the substrate about to be sandcarved.
To transfer the photomask on to the item, firmly apply with a plastic burnisher and peel off the clear carrier sheet. By flicking a corner of the mask, the carrier is loosened, making removal easy.

Finish the job by taping off the unprotected areas of your piece with blasting tape.

Carving & Clean-Up

Carve the Item

Clean Up

Using a pressure pot system normal blasting pressures range from 25-35psi for most items. Hold the nozzle about 4"-6" away and carve in a small circular pattern across the entire design. Once the clear membrane has been removed (you will see it turn white and disappear rapidly) continue to carve in smooth, even strokes across the design area of the photomask. Continue until the desired depth is achieved. Although our photomasks are exceptionally durable, holding the nozzle in one place too long can over-heat and burn through the mask, leaving a speckled effect in the item. Remember, you can not blast deeper than a line (area of a design) is wide. 150 grit aluminum oxide works best for carving a wide variety of substrates.
Typical blasting pressures for siphon systems are 60-75psi.

Photomasks can be removed by either pulling it off or by soaking for a few minutes in hot soapy water.