Patent ID: 6986915

Claim:
A method of impregnating a multi-filamentous net or mesh with a pigment formulation to generate a sharp image comprising the steps of: a) determining a primary viewpoint for said net wherein an observer would be able to view a sharp image on the net surface and a secondary viewpoint for said net or mesh wherein an observer would be unable to see said image; b) tracing an outline of an image onto the mesh or net to generate an outline of an image that would be visible from said primary viewpoint and not visible from said secondary viewpoint; and c) applying the pigment formulation on and within said outline free-hand with a paint roller having a sponge applicator such that a pigment formulation is impregnated and absorbed into said multi-filamentous net or mesh, wherein said pigment formulation is comprised of (a) automotive paint intended for metal surfaces, or (b) ink, and (c) a diluent and water, mixed in a ratio that results in a formulation saturated with water demonstrating the following characteristics: i) the formulation absorbs into a net fibre; ii) the formulation does not bleed through or around the net fibre such that it can be seen from the secondary viewpoint; iii) a clears, crisp image is formed that can be seen from the primary viewpoint; iv) the formulation does not harm the physical integrity of a net fibre; v) the formulation does not affect the matrix geometry of the net; and vi) said image, once impregnated into said multi-filamentous net or mesh, does not block the view of an observer at said secondary viewpoint.