Quick explanation of the process

I get many questions asking me to "print" things as well as requests for multi-color decals. Maybe this will clear up some confusion as to what kind of gear I am working with. Think of this machine as a precision controlled CNC Xacto knife.

First I have to make an outline of the image with a hairline trace to act as the cutting path.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psd5654549.jpg

Then I load the vinyl into the cutter.

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Here is the cutter running.

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I then remove the cut decal from the roll of vinyl and have this to work with.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psu9bgtwvm.jpg

Now I start a process called weeding,which is removing the excess vinyl...lots of waste as you can see.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...pszj6kjohc.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ps22exvyze.jpg

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Completely weeded.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psst3s44ns.jpg

Now I cut the paper backing to a more manageable size and add a clear or translucent transfer paper on top.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ps2gyfu6sr.jpg

Then I cut the whole thing down to size and it's ready to use.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...pswvbefvqx.jpg

Now all you need to do is peel the transfer paper, which takes the vinyl decal along with it and stick on whatever you want to be a new level of awesome.

Awesome work. Very nice.

cliffnotes= Glenn has a remote controlled knife. very nice

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Originally Posted by dejo

cliffnotes= Glenn has a remote controlled knife. very nice

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That sounds even better than what it really is! LOL

The machines that do that with four color process are uber expensive. Or they use to be...

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Originally Posted by pocket5s

The machines that do that with four color process are uber expensive. Or they use to be...

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I don't even wanna look at prices for machines that do that....plain scary prices I'm sure LOL