#also finally going to be selling vinyl decals

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I’m dying out here, the gradual enshittification of all products is killing me. Could you please share your knowledge of brands that actually make good, durable clothing items? Tsym!!!

The Big One v3.0:More Boots!

>Blundstone

>Thursday Boot Co

This version is focused mainly on work/masc clothing . If anyone has recommendations for more decorative/femme clothing, please share them with me so I can update the post :)

Make sure to check the version number if you see this in the wild, it may have updated!

Recommendations marked with an asterisk (*) means I have no personal experience with them, but I've heard enough good things that I added them to the list.

1. Shirts/Tops

First of all, I'm a huge whore for 100% cotton, but in theory polyester will last longer. On the other hand, polyester will last forever, seeping into fish and local blood streams for millenia to come. Second of all, if you want cool graphics then I'd highly recommend doing it yourself. I'd say the easiest options for getting reliable, long lasting graphic tees are screen printing, tie dye and vinyl decals, but this depends on what resources you have access to. Keep in mind this is for shirts that you'll (hopefully) be able to wear for over a decade since really any decent cotton tee will last a decent amount of time.

Recommendations

-ASCOLOR

These are the best blank t shirts I've found, period. Stitching is great, the fabric is thick, and from what I can tell they're slightly more inclined to ethical production than your average mass produced T-shirts. They also sell nice jackets and coats as well!

I might try out a couple of pairs of pants from them to see what's up.

Band Tees

For some reason these tend to be really solid, depending on how big the artist in question is. Usually printed on Gildan, which ain't bad. They are expensive though, which means they may not be as great of a deal

This would be the section where I talked about stuff that isn't just t shirts but idk any brands that make consistently durable examples for a good price.

2. Pants

I would recommend a maximum of 1-2% elastane if you're getting skinny jeans, otherwise it's 100% cotton denim baby. Durability decrease exponentially the higher percentage of non-denim there is.

Also, I highly recommend selvage jeans if you can afford them. They use a tighter knit and are made to be worn in.

For cargo pants, get something that's thick and has ripstip material.

Recommendations

-Levi's

The lowest in price I would go tbh. I recommend the 502s since they're 100% cotton but 511s have been a staple of the street fashion world for a while. They're skinnier jeans ain't bad either, but I feel like they're starting to hit the edge of being too thin.

-The Unbranded Brand

Focused solely on getting the price of selvage jeans down to affordable levels. Fair warning, I bought a pair of black jeans (with 1% elastane) and the formaldehyde smell still hasn't gone away. I have an indigo pair that smell fine though, and besides that they're my favorite pairs of jeans.

5.11

Now most """Tactical Apparel""" stores tend to be a bit...off, but since this is a post about durable clothing, I gotta mention the probably undiagnosed autistic guys with a special interest in manly man pants. I have a pair of 5.11 Canvas Cargo Pants and I've taken these things camping, through outdoor airsoft fields, and underground deathcore moshpits. The bastards still looked mint when I finally handed them off to my partner because my ass got too juicy to wear them and gave me a blister when I spent all morning working for a landscaper. (That job was the final straw in my anti-lawn radicalization arc btw.)

To reiterate, I would look for anything that's ripstip and not paper thin. Nylon also works but the texture sucks.

Duluth Trading Co.*

Carhartt if they didn't sell out, from what I've heard

Insert Mid Level Selvage Jean brand that's about $150-$250 a pair*

3. Shoes

Always invest in whatever goes between you and the ground. This goes for mattresses and chairs as well. And for fucks sake get something that can be resoled, and find a cobbler near you. Also look up the Sam Vines Boot Theory of Economics.

Recommendations

Vans

Unlike converse, I've only ever bought one pair. The problem with Vans is the lack of impact absorption, something that can be fixed with aftermarket inserts in theory. Old-Skools take insoles fairly well. Their ComfyCush line is aimed at fixing this problem but I haven't tried any of them. I did get a pair of Ultraranges recently and they seem decently durable, but I've yet to really start wearing into them.

Any skate shoes in general*

Theyre made to be dragged across concrete at relatively high speeds. Try to go for suede.

Solovair*

Now, I have beef with Doc Martens since they sold out, but they're still cheap, comfortable, and made out of leather, which is all you need. Anything lower and I would argue that it's too cheap. However, they can't be resoled, they're leather is kind of thin, and they definitely have a fast fashion mindset.

Solovair is a company that uses the original factories in England to make their own line of lookalikes, for a slightly higher price and slightly higher quality. I've heard their customer service is shit.

Redwing*

I have heard nothing but praise for these. I'm going to buy a pair of Supersole 2.0s once my current pair (which didn't make the list since they kinda went downhill) finally bite it.

Danner*

Another popular recommendation for leather boots.

There is a queer owned boot brand that has canvas and leather boots that are relatively cheap and have cool art but I forgot the name

3. Socks

Blundstones*

Chelsea boots but austrialian

Basically either get Darn Tough* or Point6 some decent socks from whatever brand works for you. I highly recommend merino wool hiking socks, and I just wear cotton socks during the summer.

4. Underwear

You do wear underwear, right?

Recommendations

TomboyX

Queer-owned business catered towards gnc people. Their stuff is dope, high quality, and made in the US with livable wages for their employees. Highly recommend.

5. Specialty

From cold weather gear to military surplus, this section covers everything else.

Recommendations

Patagonia*

I'm still amazed they're this popular and have this much of a focus on sustainability and longevity. Their sibling, North Face, definitely fell into the consumerism pit years ago but Patagonia has still been chugging along.

Military Surplus

I feel a bit guilty for gatekeeping the specific companies I like, but if you go to the right places (eBay) you can get durable clothing for SUPER cheap. It's usually not the highest quality, but it's better than the same thing from an outlet mall.

Chrome

Mainly a bicycling brand, their bags are the kind of things that last a stupidly long time. The internals of them aren't amazing, mainly just an empty main cavity with a laptop sleeve and a smaller separate pocket, but all of their stuff is rock solid. They also have a solid warranty as well.

Swiss Army

Yes, the knife guys. They haven't changed their looks since the late 90s but their backpacks are designed amazingly well. They also have a limited lifetime warranty. I've noticed some cosmetic wear on mine after a few months of using it pretty roughly, thankfully it's just skin-deep stuff but it's also different to older examples I've seen. Definitely more suited towards carrying books and folders.

#sorry this took so long lol #fast fashion #clothes #consumerism #certified og catoi post

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Unleashing Style - The Art of Vinyl Car Wrapping

In the dynamic world of automotive customization, a trend has emerged that goes beyond the traditional realms of paint and decals – the vinyl car wrap. As car enthusiasts and businesses alike seek creative ways to make their vehicles stand out, vinyl wraps have become the go-to solution for a sleek, customizable, and cost-effective transformation. In this article, we'll explore the art and benefits of vinyl car wraps, and why they have become a favorite among those looking to elevate their ride's aesthetics.

The Canvas of Possibilities: What is a Vinyl Car Wrap?

Imagine your vehicle as a blank canvas, waiting to be transformed into a masterpiece that reflects your personality or promotes your brand. A vinyl car wrap is a high-quality adhesive film that adheres to the surface of your car, essentially becoming a second skin. This versatile material allows for an extensive range of colors, textures, and finishes, enabling a level of customization that goes far beyond what traditional paint can achieve.

Beyond Aesthetics: Practical Benefits of Vinyl Car Wraps

1. Protective Shield:

Vinyl wraps not only enhance the visual appeal of your vehicle but also serve as a protective layer against road debris, stone chips, and minor scratches. This added protection can help preserve the original paint, keeping your car looking pristine for longer.

2. Affordability and Versatility:

Compared to a full paint job, vinyl wraps are a more budget-friendly option. The cost-effectiveness extends to the versatility of vinyl, allowing you to change the look of your car as often as you desire without breaking the bank. This flexibility is especially appealing for businesses seeking temporary promotions or seasonal advertising.

3. Resale Value Preservation:

Vinyl wraps can be easily removed without damaging the underlying paint. This feature is invaluable for car owners who may want to revert to the original color when selling their vehicle.

The Process: Bringing Your Vision to Life

The journey of transforming your vehicle with a vinyl wrap begins with choosing the right design. Whether you opt for a solid color, a unique pattern, or a custom graphic, the possibilities are virtually endless. Once you've finalized your vision, the installation process is carried out by skilled professionals to ensure a seamless and bubble-free application.

Signarama: Your Destination for Expert Car Vinyl Wrapping

When it comes to vinyl car wraps in Australia, Signarama stands out as a trusted name in the industry. Their team of experienced professionals combines technical expertise with a passion for creativity, ensuring that each wrap is executed with precision and attention to detail. From concept to completion, Signarama takes pride in turning your vision into reality.

Conclusion: Making a Statement with Vinyl Car Wraps

In the realm of automotive customization, vinyl car wraps have emerged as a revolutionary way to express individuality and promote brands. The marriage of aesthetics, protection, and cost-effectiveness makes vinyl wrapping a compelling choice for car enthusiasts and businesses alike. With Signarama at the helm, the journey from a conventional vehicle to a head-turning work of art has never been more accessible. Unleash your style and make a lasting impression on the road with the transformative power of vinyl car wraps.

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How to Use Cricut Printable Vinyl? [Step-by-Step Guide]

Are you excited to create a new project using Cricut Printable Vinyl? If yes, then this guide is for you. This write-up is dedicated to beginners who want to learn how to use Printable Vinyl. In this blog, we will explain the difference between Printable Vinyl and sticker paper.

With this amazing vinyl material, you can make stickers, labels, and decals. Moreover, you will also need a printer in order to use the vinyl. Hence, we recommend you use the HP Envy series, as it works perfectly with this vinyl material. Keep in mind that the laser printer heats so high, and hence, it can melt your vinyl inside the printer.

So, let’s proceed to understand the Printable Vinyl in-depth. After that, we will focus on the use of Printable Vinyl.

What is Cricut Printable Vinyl?

As the name suggests, the Printable Vinyl is nothing but a vinyl that can be printed using the printer. It is a craft material that is simple to use for any project. However, there are many benefits of using Printable Vinyl because it will save you a lot of time and effort. Therefore, you don’t need to do complex layering for detailed or smaller projects.

Besides, you can just print anything on the vinyl and then cut it using any die-cutting machine such as Cricut Explore and Maker machines. Unfortunately, we can’t cut the Printable Vinyl using Cricut Joy as it doesn’t have the Print then Cut feature.

Are Cricut Printable Vinyl and Printable Sticker Paper the Same?

Many brands offer their own Printable Vinyl sticker paper. For example, Silhouette is also a prestigious brand famous for its die-cutting machine and sells Printable Vinyl and sticker paper.

Coming to comparison, the main difference is that sticker paper is harder than vinyl. But printable sticker paper is cheaper than Printable Vinyl.

No matter how cheap sticker paper is, we always choose vinyl over sticker paper for most projects. Now, the question is - Why do we prefer vinyl over sticker paper?

The answer is simple: sticker paper can get jammed in the printer, which messes with the ink floor. And no one wants this messy thing to happen.

How to Use Cricut Printable Vinyl?

Are you now ready to work with Printable Vinyl? Before we start, you should collect some supplies needed to work on the project with Printable Vinyl. The supplies include Cricut Explore or Maker machine, Green StandardGrip or Blue LightGripMat, Plastic, Glasses, metallic containers or bottles, and finally, Printable Vinyl. Once you collect these supplies, you are good to go.

Follow the following instructions to use the Printable Vinyl.

Step 1: Create a Label Design

We will make some labels that you can paste anywhere on bottles or containers. You can easily make your own label using the software (Cricut Design Space). After finishing your design, select the Make it button.

Step 2: Load Cricut Printable Vinyl into the Printer

Now, it’s time to print the design using the home printer. As we mentioned before, you can use the HP Envy series or others. Ensure you are printing on the front side of the vinyl. In other words, the back portion of the vinyl has grid lines, including the green Cricut logo.

Note: You should use inkjet printers only because using the laser printer may damage the materials due to its high temperature.

Step 3: Print, then Cut the Design

Now, you will need to print the design by following the steps visible on the Design Space. After printing, let it dry for some time. Once it dries, you can start cutting on the machine.

For this, you have to place the Cricut Printable Vinyl on the Cricut mat. Then, load it into the machine.

Step 4: Complete the Settings

After that, you have to select the Browse All Materials. Then, select the setting that matches the particular materials, such as Printable Vinyl, White (Green Liner Printing), Specialty, Transparent, White (Gray Liner Printing), and Printable Sticker Paper.

However, for Cricut Explore Air 2 and older versions, users should turn the Smart Set dial to Custom first.

Step 5: Press the Go Button and Unload

Finally, hit the Go button and wait for the miracle. Once your cut is done, you need to select the option Unload to unload your Cricut Printable Vinyl.

Step 6: Remove the Design

Here, your project surface must be clean, and ensure there is no moisture on it. Then, peel the design and place it on the project (your container, bottle, or wherever you want).

Note: Don’t use the transfer tap with Printable Vinyl.

Final Words

In this post, we explained what Printable Vinyl isand what type of printer we can use to print on Vinyl. Besides, we explained the difference between the Cricut Printable Vinyl and the Sticker Paper. However, there are two main differences between vinyl and sticker paper. Vinyl is expensive and is softer than sticker paper. Further, we created the labels for bottles or containers using the Design Space app and then printed them with HP Envy. After printing, cut the design on the Cricut machine. 

FAQs

Question 1: What can I use Cricut Printable Vinyl for?

Answer: There are endless possibilities to make projects with this versatile Printable Vinyl. They are custom decals, labels for containers or bottles, and stickers. However, you need a printer to print your design on vinyl. Then, you need to cut it using the Cricut Explore or Maker series. Using this vinyl doesn’t require you to weed. Just print, cut, and use it like a sticker.

Question 2: Which one is better: Printable Vinyl and sticker paper?

Answer: You can easily mark on paper stickers, but you can lose the design when stickers come in contact with water or oil. In comparison, vinyl is more durable and lasts longer than sticker paper. Moreover, you can easily peel off the vinyl, but sticker paper may break when peeled off.

Question 3: What are the best printer settings for Cricut Printable Vinyl?

Answer: If you want to print the images in the highest quality, then set the printer to high quality, best quality, or photo paper. Due to this, the printer will use more ink and print gradually to reduce streaking. If you see any smudging, then set the quality as good. So, the printer will start using the ink in an adequate amount.

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The Art of Vehicle Transformation: Custom Car Wrap Design Ideas

In the world of automotive customization, one trend is turning heads and leaving a lasting impression – custom car wrap designs. Whether you want to make a personal statement, promote your business, or simply give your vehicle a unique look, car wraps are the way to go. In this article, we'll explore the art of car wrap design and printing, and how it can transform your ride into a rolling work of art.

What Are Custom Car Wraps?

Custom car wraps are large vinyl graphics or decals that adhere to the surface of your vehicle. They can completely change the appearance of your car, truck, or van, giving it a fresh and eye-catching look. Car wraps are not just limited to personal vehicles; businesses have also embraced this advertising opportunity to turn their company vehicles into mobile billboards.

The Design Process

Creating an eye-catching custom car wrap design is a crucial step in the process. Here's how it works:

Conceptualization: The design process begins with a clear vision of what you want. Whether it's a specific color scheme, a striking image, or your business logo, having a concept in mind is essential.

Graphic Design: Experienced graphic designers then take your concept and transform it into a digital design. This design can include any combination of graphics, text, and images.

Customization: One of the most significant advantages of car wraps is the level of customization they offer. Your design can be tailored to fit the size and shape of your vehicle perfectly.

Proofing: You'll have the opportunity to review and approve the design before it goes to print. This ensures that you're completely satisfied with the look and feel of your custom car wrap.

The Printing Process

Once the design is finalized, it's time to bring it to life through printing. Here's what you should know:

High-Quality Vinyl: Car wraps are printed on high-quality vinyl material that is specifically designed for outdoor use. This vinyl is durable, weather-resistant, and can withstand the elements.

Advanced Printing Technology: State-of-the-art printers are used to produce vibrant and high-resolution graphics. The colors are vivid, and the details are sharp.

Installation: Skilled professionals handle the installation process. They ensure that the wrap is applied smoothly and without imperfections.

Benefits of Custom Car Wraps

Advertising: For businesses, custom car wraps serve as moving advertisements that can reach a broad audience. They are a cost-effective way to promote your brand.

Protection: Car wraps not only enhance your vehicle's appearance but also protect the original paintwork from minor scratches and UV damage.

Resale Value: If you ever decide to sell your vehicle, having a well-maintained custom car wrap can increase its resale value. In conclusion, custom car wraps offer a unique and effective way to transform your vehicle, whether it's for personal expression or business promotion. The design and printing processes are crucial to achieving a stunning result that grabs attention wherever you go. With the right design and professional installation, your ride can become a true work of art on wheels. So, don't wait any longer – explore the world of custom car wrap designs and give your vehicle the makeover it deserves.

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Tips for Growing Demand Custom Vinyl Toys

Vinyl is one of the most popularly used plastics with a higher safety record. It is used for making a variety of toys and custom Pvc figures, These toys are also known as vinyl figures. Soft vinyl contains a substance known as phthalates. Vinyl and phthalates have been used for manufacture of toys and baby products for over many decades. A lot many generations have grown up playing with custom vinyl toys. And there has been is no evidence of any adverse effects.

The research has not shown the presence of any hazardous element in it that affect children’s health. There has also been no scientific proofs that chemical uses in this can cause any kind of problem to the people of any age. Vinyl is a principal product used in a wide range of products used in health care industry, retail industry and other highly regulated industries.

Most manufacturers provide both small and big size vinyl toys. These hand painted custom vinyl toys are made in full 3d to reach greater levels of detail and quality. Custom vinyl toy manufacturer can provide vinyl toys in any shape or size you want.

There are numerous ways to create artwork for custom vinyl toys.  If you are not a professional artist or designer, find a toy broker who can do the artwork for you, as it is critical that any two-dimensional art be accurately transferred onto a three-dimensional figure. If you are a designer who works in Adobe Illustrator, it is critical to plan your artwork so that it can be easily adapted to a physical model. You should also be familiar with how art is applied, as designs can be applied to your toy using a variety of techniques ranging from paint to decals or tape. Much depends on how intricate you want the finished toy to be.

Custom vinyl toy manufacturers are engaged in creating plush characters and plastic figures for clients across the globe including private individuals, non-profits, start-up businesses, and major corporations. These vinyl figures are also popular as unique trade show giveaways and promotional products. These are custom crafted based on your design and specifications.  One needs to do extensive research to find renowned vinyl toy manufacturers to buy good quality custom vinyl toys. It is recommended to go through customer reviews and ratings before choosing a custom toy manufacturer. It is also good to get quotes from three to four manufacturers before making the final decisions. There are a lot of toy manufacturers in China engaged in selling custom vinyl figures and toys to its clients located worldwide. They are known for offering products at the best prices.

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[patrickztump]

i did it i did it i DID IT. ya girl made a semi-huge purchase of biothane and hardware to make leashes and sell them in the local artisan-charity shop. here’s to hoping it all goes smoothly 🤞🏻🤞🏻

#babble post #am i nervous i’ll fail? a lil yeah #but honestly it can’t be 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 hard #the hard part will be actually selling #and it’s really not a huge order at all but considering i’ve never done it. it’s sizable #also finally going to be selling vinyl decals #i came so close to doing so in 2019 but just ... didn’t #if this goes well i may venture into rope leads as well #but i’ve been doing a lot of rope projects lately #so that’s in the ‘we’ll see’ pile

[sunfish-exotics]

Hey guys! I’m having some issues with my psych keeping on top of my refills so I haven’t been feeling too social the past few weeks, I’m hanging in there though! The animals are all doing great, just haven’t been up to taking a ton of pics or talking about them frequently. I’m hoping to be able to transition the 2021 breeding snakes to brumation around the first week of December as long as the weather cooperates. Just as a reminder I’m going to have 1 corn snake pairing, 4-5 western hognose pairings (in a perfect world anyway lol) and 2-3 leopard gecko pairings. I scaled back my plans a little bit for 2021 just because of covid which is affecting pretty much everything unfortunately. It has encouraged me to be a little more self-sufficient when it comes to breeding my own (invert) feeders though since they can be difficult and expensive to source quickly now.

Expo plans- (BIG disclaimer being this is contingent on covid remaining stable here- it’s not severe here at the moment and Repticon has proticols in place that were followed strictly at the last show I worked in August but it’s going to depend heavily on what happens after thanksgiving..) Now that that is out of the way, I will be working the Charlotte / Concord Repticon December 12th & 13th. I’ll have one table for animals (2020 western hognoses, 1x 2020 corn snake, and sub adult and adult leos)- price wise they’re going to range around $40-$500 so a good range and selection, albeit fairly small since I have sold most by this point from 2020. No isopods at this show, I need to let my colonies replenish. My other table will be all art. I will be debuting the 2 posters I teased earlier (they’re still not here yet and I will post pics and prices as soon as they arrive!) and I have some more 8x8 print designs joining the lineup. I’m unsure how many vinyl stickers / decals I’ll have, I definitely need to get started making some new ones but I need to check my vinyl stock before making immediate plans. It’s too late to get more vinyl for this show but I am looking forward to offering the stickers online soon as well. I am not planning on shipping anymore until the spring so any animals that are not sold will be staying here after the show until shipping weather returns. I can offer them for (paid) holds though if anyone has interest in them.

My art commissions will close for December (and I will hopefully be finishing up all November comms by the first week of December) so I can focus on some personal projects I’m looking to launch in 2021, including my first Kickstarter campaign for the first planned set of enamel pins which will hopefully become a series of pin sets if it goes well.

I’ll also get started on a blog post for my thoughts on how 2020 went (REPTILE WISE lol, the year majorly sucked in general for me like most of EVERYONE else in the world lmao) and my plans going forward for Sunfish Exotics and my life plans in general. I really need some clarity and writing always helps me with that. I also really need a new pen tablet and I think I’m going to go for a cintiq (I’ve never had a pen display before and I think it’s time) and focus on updating and improving my art equipment (printers, etc)

My cage building projects are moving along, a bit slower than I hoped but I’m going to be working on the turtle build first before buying the lumber for the new cage stacks. Since my AP cages (well, hatchling racks) finally arrived I will be selling some old caging soon which will help fund the lumber and acrylic bill. I already have all the supplies bought for the turtle build which is why I’ve been working on that off and on.

Anyway~

Hope y’all are doing well or at the very least coping! Life is tough but we got this 🙌

I’ll try to be more active soon but I gotta get my meds straightened out first!

#text #covid19 mention

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Printing vinyl stickers & the difference between vinyl stickers and decals

Whether it’s vinyl stickers for your car bumper or just a simple paper sticker for a name tag. There is a lot to consider when looking at all the options. Often it can get confusing especially when ordering online and sometimes the finished product isn’t quite what you envisioned in the first place. Hopefully, this article managers to bring to light all the “need to know” when it comes to the sticker game.

Medium/Type of stickers:

Stickers come in many types with several different mediums, surfaces, and finishes which creates many permutations of the simple sticker. The different stickers also have a need for different methods of application. Often people, companies, and charities will use these methods to portray their brand in a certain way. This is where the design element of these stickers becomes an important piece of the puzzle. The design process is often the beginning of the timeline for stickers and is therefore crucial to understand.

Paper labels

Firstly, you need to consider is which sticker medium or type you want to select. Proper type is essential when trying to get the most out of your stickers. Stickers are commonly printed on either paper or vinyl. Knowing the differences between these two will help ensure you get the results you desire.

These are the most straightforward to achieve and the most cost-efficient stickers. Paper labels are perfect for labelling plastic sleeves, glass jars or food packages and many more instances. The only issue when considering these labels is that they are not water- or weatherproof and should be considered for indoor use only. The labels are quick to fade and tear, so short term use is optimal for these stickers

If you need water-resistant stickers, look for matte label paper and make sure that pigment ink is being used on a pigment ink printer and not a dye-ink printer. Pigment ink is widely known for its archival properties. Other weatherproof options are vinyl stickers or decals.

Vinyl Stickers versus Vinyl Decals

You may believe that vinyl stickers and vinyl decals are pretty much the same things. Well, that’s probably because they are. Yet there are some differences, and it is important to know them when deciding whether to purchase between the two. Which surface you are sticking on, and the purpose of sticking are also key factors to consider.

It mostly depends on the final product. To put it simply, if you’re looking for a simple monotone (one colour) design, then a decal is what you want. However, if you’re wanting something that is detailed and with a selection of colours, then it’s a vinyl sticker.

Allow our list below to elaborate on the differences which should clarify any confusion.

Vinyl Decals:

What it looks like: Monotone in colour, usually smaller and less intricate.

Machinery: The vinyl cutter is connected to a computer that allows it to read the vector design files. The cutter uses a single, small blade to cut into the vinyl. The big roll of vinyl is moved back and forth as the blade cuts into the material. Most importantly, the blade only cuts deep enough to slice through the vinyl material, not the backing paper it is stuck to.

Process: After the vinyl sheeting is machine-cut, weeding is done by hand to remove all excess vinyl that isn’t part of the design (the more intricate the design, the longer the weeding takes) and finally, the decal gets a layer of adhesive tape so it can be transferred to a service area.

Vinyl Stickers:

What it looks like: Colourful and more complicated.

Machinery: Each of these vinyl stickers are printed onto vinyl using a wide-format printer. This process uses special repositionable vinyl for stickers because it is much easier to apply and remove than other stickers while benefiting from all the long-lasting properties of vinyl. This is particularly important for wall stickers when you don’t want to damage your wall upon removal.

Process: Shapes are manually or machine-cut out of the printed vinyl wherever necessary to create the design. The entire sticker is cut out of the vinyl sheet.

Essentially, the difference between vinyl stickers and decals lies in vinyl printing and cutting methods. Your choice of decal or sticker from Asset Print depends largely on the intricacy and colour tones of the design. While we may not have plotters and professional vinyl weeders at all our stores to produce vinyl decals, we do have vinyl sheets and printers that are capable of materialising any vinyl sticker design.

In cases where the design is too intricate, although monochromatic, a vinyl decal is not the correct choice when choosing between the two. We produce them as stickers that are printed onto transparent vinyl. The result is a product that looks a lot like a decal but has all the properties of a vinyl sticker.

Often you will hear the term die-cut stickers. This process or cut is implemented once the stickers have been printed, and the same machine cuts contours out of the machine. This process is similar to the decal process, but the difference is that it cuts all the way through the sheet which the stickers lie on. This creates a die-cut sticker that can be taken out of the roll of vinyl. (This is perfect for stickers that will be given out in singular portions.

Applications for Vinyl

Vinyl stickers for Cars or Vehicles

Waterproof stickers are the best choice on farm and construction machinery, delivery vans, trucks, trailers, and other vehicles. Therefore a vinyl sticker or decal should be the appropriate choice in the matter, as they are waterproof and weatherproof.

Stickers on Boats, marine equipment, and similar surfaces

An obvious choice, Vinyl. Stickers for boats and marine equipment should be waterproof. This goes for the interior of the boat as well. Even if the stickers aren’t immersed, they are often exposed to air which is thick with mist or water precipitation.

Food packaging

Food packaging for refrigeration, vinyls are the way to go. Condensation is common in food packaging. Regular stickers will lose quality in very damp areas, which could lead to the possibility of your products being unfit to sell. A small difference in choice of stickers could lead you to a big save in packaging costs.

Design Tips

Software Color match.

CMYK is the most commonly used form of colour combination for home printing or digital printing. This process involves layering color ink in dots, which will lead to a recreation of the digital version. CMYK colour matching will give you good, close and accurate result for a reasonable price. A second option for vinyl stickers is the implementation of Pantone color. Pantone is a superior option for total color correctness and consistency, especially for stickers that involve a large area of solid color. Yet these are harder to achieve and would increase the price compared to the use of CYMK values for colours.

Choosing the right colors.

Lighter color values don’t always work well with the CMYK process. In many instances, colors on the lightest 10 percent of the spectrum don’t translate at all. All this means is that your sticker’s subtle yellow or pink coloring can look white to the casual observer — a look that can wash out your design. Similarly, designs that incorporate a lot of blacks will vary in effect depending on what color balances in the design make up the black tone.In other words, the colors on your screen that combine to create your black tone will determine which black and color ink ratios are on the page.

Detail versus simplicity

Although a detailed design always holds merit, when coming to stickers sometimes (or mostly) a simple design will work better in terms of colour and end result. Super detailed versions will often lead to costly outcomes that do not always work out. The cut will be difficult to achieve as well as the stickering process. Normally bold and simple stickers are visually more effective (normally) and much better in terms of cost.

Why Stickers?

A Physical Form of Social Media

Promotional stickers are just physical versions of how people interact over social media. People were ‘liking’, posting, pinning, tagging and starting conversations with stickers long before the Internet. Designed and distributed properly they continually generate low-cost exposure, impressions, and word of mouth marketing, much like how visual elements work on social media.

Stickers are perfect for your brand exposure (logo Stickers)

Online marketing is highly effective yet it is difficult to achieve due to the vast competition currently. Ad blindness is becoming a thing, therefore it is important to create brand exposure in different, non-digital forms of avenue.

Promotional logo stickers is that they help you stand out from the crowd. Your logo appearing in different and unusual places (car bumpers and laptop covers) will have little competition as well as a unique way of exposing your brand.

A“Gift”

Quality stickers have a higher perceived value than other promotional mediums (business cards, brochures, flyers, etc.). They are viewed more as a gift than “advertising”. People enjoy collecting stickers and sticking them on their own materials. People feel like they customising what they have, whether it be their laptop, car bumper or even wall – people enjoy applying their own personal touch to make their “things different” compared to everyone else.

Place and Promote

Place and Promote Promotional stickers, of course, are not always a gift product. They are also an inexpensive way to brand products, packaging, signage and service equipment. You can’t always rely on others to become advocates sharing your message and product, but you can do it yourself in a tasteful and effective manner wherever possible.

Micro Marketing/Identity Development

Because of the succinct nature of a promotional sticker, the process of development and design can help clarify and focus other marketing efforts (logo, website, advertisements, business cards, headlines, press releases, etc.). The same core questions need to be asked and analyzed:

Who do I want to talk to (who is my market)?

Where am I going to find them? How do I get in touch?

What are their (what do they want / need) interests?

What is my unique (identity) offer, message and/or story?

How do I communicate my message/identity to my market and prospects cleanly, simply, graphically and quickly?

Complement and Enhance Other Marketing Efforts

In addition to branding and exposure-enhancing campaigns, stickers can be leveraged in other ways to enhance and strengthen promotional programs. Opinions and discussions can be promoted online in social media to reach fans and consumers. Stickers can strengthen communities and awareness of a message. Cooperative campaigns with others can reduce costs and increase distribution and impressions. Successful or interesting sticker campaigns can generate excellent PR.

Sell as A Profitable Product

Promotional stickers can also become effective objects themselves if they are done correctly. A brand name, slogan or image can become a product that’s sticky. If you have retail options, a specific approach to a particular market, or fans and supporters, you could build a sticker with a perceived value sufficient to warrant people willing to show it off and pay for the privilege. Just make sure that the sticker suits the individual needs and preferences of the consumer, not just your own needs for marketing/branding.

To sum up, advertising is about relationships; connecting to people who will benefit and are willing to support you what makes you unique and important. Stickers can be used to reinforce the connection in several ways and promote the spread of the term. That’s sticker marketing–using one of the lowest-cost, maximum exposure marketing tools available to communicate and reinforce. But note that sticker marketing, like any form of marketing or advertisement, requires proper planning, design, and execution to optimize its effectiveness.

Article from: https://thedigitalprintshop.blogspot.com/2020/08/printing-vinyl-stickers-difference.html

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Why your car needs CAR DETAILING? Ever thought!

There's a great deal of work that goes into maintaining life of a vehicle. So, with oil changes, brake tests and flash attachment substitutions, you might not have any desire to consider auto enumerating by any means. You may even inquire as to why car detailing is significant or if it merits the cost? Superficially, vehicle itemizing may look like something you do just to give your vehicle some additional sparkle. Be that as it may, there are some auto specifying advantages to you shouldn't overlook. Not exclusively will your vehicle look sparkly, however an intensive enumerating will have some close to home benefits for you also.

What is Car Detailing for you?

At the point when individuals ask what is car detailing, they may consider brilliant paint, decals and vinyl. Be that as it may, what does vehicle specifying truly mean? It is an intensive cleaning of a vehicle to make it look as spotless as could reasonably be expected, both all around. It's that basic.

Segments of Car Detailing:

You might still be wondering what car detailing is and what it includes. Every car detailer has their own approach. But when people ask what car detailing includes, most of the steps involved are pretty much the same. The standard treatment is to clean every square inch of the car, both exterior and interior.

Vehicle detailing requires a multi-step process. The inside and outside tidy up of a vehicle have their very own means. All things considered, the manner in which one organization does it might change when compared with another. So, mainly it's probably going to discover a somewhat unique process highlighted by others if you look around. In any case, most of detailers utilize unique process and product to bring unbelievable experience.

Exterior Car Detailing:

The primary thing individuals see about the vehicle is what's it looks from outside. That is the reason detailers commit a lot of their time and regard for maintenance of car’s surface. Along with it, it guarantees its shine and gloss for long. Car detailing experts work to make it look in the same way as it did when it was factory new. Restoring its sparkle by methods for a paint correction is a common focus since the vehicle surface loses its sparkle. Yes, I accept that with passage of time, your love starts to lose its original shine and charm. Along with repainting the old car, a detailer will likewise even work on windows, tires, wheels and definitely edges. This is to ensure they put their best effort. Every contaminants and imperfections can be easily removed by exterior car detailing processes. Yes, with professionals, you can surely assure the complete restoration of lost charm.

Basic Process of Exterior Car Detailing:

Yes, clearly this process needs step by step perfections, so as to bring out best look and feel. Few of common exterior car detailing process are:

·         CAR WASH AND DRY: Exterior car washing mainly starts here. It is first washed using mild shampoo. Then further followed by drying using a clean microfiber towel.

·         CLAYING: The next move is claying process. In this car detailing method, a car detailer uses a clean clay bar for removing any leftover minute dust traces, using claying process, you can remove soapy patches. This process is very important in auto detailing industry.

·         CAR POLISHING: its quite normal to lose shine and charm after few years. Your love surely turns older. So, don’t worry, age is just a number if you maintain things. Using car polish, you can restore the lost shine of the vehicle’s surface. This is paint correction stage where you need to professionally remove marks and swirl using polishing machine.

·         SEALING: finally, this is the end point of exterior car detailing. A sealant is applied to give glossy shine to the surface. There are many more steps ahead like car waxing, car coating like ceramic coating and car ppf.

Interior Car Detailing:

For what reason is interior car detailing significant? Detailers invest much energy cleaning within a vehicle, here and there considerably more so than the outside. It's simple for soil and residue to gather inside a vehicle after some time. Particularly you can notice this on off chance that you don't have sufficient energy to clean with a vacuum. Be that as it may, a vehicle specifying shop has those devices available to them. With their blend of steam cleaners, vacuums and brushes, a specifying proficient can give your vehicle a profound clean. A cleanliness that you will be unable to do without anyone else.

Basic Process of Interior Car Detailing:

·         Interior Vacuuming: the initial step of car detailing when talking about interior is vacuuming it. All the segment of vehicle gets a deep cleaning including under seats, trunks and dashboard.

·         Scrubbing and Shampooing: then comes the turn where the grinding works turns up. The car and other upholstery get a thorough brushing and then scrubbing. The main aim is removing hard stains and blemishes.

·         Re-vacuuming: then comes turn of focusing on special segments like door panels, dashboards, seats and windows.  The car detailing experts will wipe off the surface using a mild cleaning agent that will bring amazing shine to interiors.

·         Deodorizing: Finally, the last step is deodorising the interiors. This step ensures that your interiors remains fresh and soothing.  

The best clear car detailing benefits drivers anticipate are brilliant and clean autos. In case you're the sort of individual who needs an unblemished, squeaky clean vehicle, at that point specifying is an unquestionable requirement. But on the other hand, it's useful for the individuals who aren't generally perfect monstrosities. Itemizing can evacuate those obstinate stains and rubbish that ordinary washing can't, ensuring your vehicle's paint covering over the long haul.

Enhancement in Resale Value of Car:

You'll have a simpler time selling your vehicle in the event that it sparkles. A glossy and without spot vehicle resembles an individual going in for a prospective employee meeting. The individual applying can be the correct young lady or fellow for the activity, yet the business won't see that if the activity candidate looks messy.  In like manner, a vehicle covered with soil and grime, or an inside bound with stains will push potential purchasers away. Your vehicle's resale worth can increment by an extensive sum, and a perfect appearance could push a fearful purchaser to state "sold!".

So if you want to maintain the resale value of your car, get car detailing service for your car. to book your slot, visit http://www.thedetailingmafia.com/.

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Where to Buy Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl

If you have recently discovered the wonders of heat transfer vinyl, you’re probably still reeling from all the possibilities. You have an entire new world of projects in front of you, whether you are making them for your kids or selling them on your own store.

When it comes time to restock on printable heat transfer vinyl, you need to find the best spot to purchase what you need. You don’t want to spend more than what’s necessary and you also don’t want to skimp on quality materials.

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Buying Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl

What Is Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl?

If you are still curious about the material, printable heat transfer vinyl (HTV) is a special type of crafting material used for crafting and cutting. You might construct decals or stickers with it. You could do this at home, in a classroom, or as a job.

For anyone interested in full color projects, HTV is the perfect fit. You don’t have to be a master crafter to enjoy working with this material. In fact, it’s one of the easiest materials to work with for people new to art and crafting.

You’ll need several pieces of equipment to get the most out of your printable HTV, which you can explore in detail below.

Where is the Best Place to Buy Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl?

If you’re looking stock up on printable heat transfer vinyl, the number of places you can buy it might seem a little intimidating. You can find them online, in-store, or a combination of the two.

Amazon.com

Not surprisingly, Amazon carries printable HTV from several different manufacturers. You can find brands such as Colorful Eden, imPRESSED Vinyl, and Sisrer all directly sold through the website. Whether you are looking to purchase black, white, or an assortment of colors, Amazon carries everything you could want.

While there are many options with free shipping available, only those that are sold or verified through Amazon can qualify for Prime shipping. You’ll want to remember this if you need any packs of vinyl for an immediate classroom substitution, or an express client order that needs fulfillment right away.

If you aren’t buying huge quantities of HTV on Amazon, you might find that it can only get shipped as an add-on item. This means that you’ll need to buy at least $25 worth of products before you can have it sent to you. Amazon has some excellent options, but if you only need a few sheets, it might be beneficial to look elsewhere.

Michael’s

One of the go-to stores in the United States for art and crafting supplies, Michael’s maintains plenty of physical stores as well as an extensive website. Their brand availability includes Oracal, Sister, and Cricut. Along with shopping online, you can check to see if each item is available in your nearest Michael’s store.

Michael’s offers free shipping on orders of certain products that exceed $35 or more. In some cases, the inventory information for your local store might not be available. You’ll want to call the store to see if they have the HTV you need, potentially saving you a trip.

Depending on your location, you may want to speak to a representative to confirm the amount available. If you’re working on an important project and run out of HTV, the last thing you want is to enter the store and find out that the inventory count was off.

Staples

Even though they are typically reserved for office supplies, Staples might come through if you are desperate. You can find Avery products available on their website, as well as one of their many stores in the U.S. Be sure to check the product description to ensure that it’s the right type of HTV you need.

Staples offers several different methods of shipping. You can also choose to pick up anything you buy at your nearest store location, where they guarantee your order in an hour. If you plan on purchasing HTV or anything else from them on a regular basis, you can save 5% by scheduling automatic deliveries.

Heat Transfer Warehouse

A specialty vendor, Heat Transfer Warehouse is known for its incredible variety of options. Just clicking on “heat transfer vinyl by brand” shows brands like Siser, ThermoFlex, WALAKut, and others.

If you plan to order in bulk, Heat Transfer Warehouse offers free shipping on orders totaling $150 or more. Their standard rates for shipping on smaller orders are $10.95 for regular ground shipping and $12.95 for 2-day. It’s also possible to find next-day shipping in certain areas for $18.95.

What Can Be Used with Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl?

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To properly craft anything with printable heat transfer vinyl, you need the correct equipment to go with your materials. After finding the best brand of printable HTV for your project, you can move on to the other portions of planning.

For printing, an inket printer is the best choice. You might be able to use printable HTV with some laser models but plan to pick up an inkjet model if you don’t have one. Make sure that your ink levels are topped off before starting. This could make the difference between a happy or sad client or child.

Find your design that you want to use with your project. Some types of software allow you to create one from the beginning, while others need you to import an existing image. While searching, you can grab anything you need from Google Images of Pinterest for some ideas.

Since you’re using vinyl, you have a couple options for cutting. Professionals will want to pick out a cutting machine. You might consider the Silhouette Cameo, or something by Cricut. If you’re just doing this for fun, you should be okay with a basic pair of sharp scissors.

Depending on where you want to put your design, you’ll need the fabric or material to paste your image. Make sure you have a freshly-laundered shirt for your picture, or one of your electronic devices ready to get a new decoration.

Professionals who plan to turn printable HTV into a business will want to invest in a heat press. If you’re just starting out, you might be able to get by with a simple iron. Finally, get out the ironing board, or a cookie sheet, or something that will give you support while allowing you to press down.

How Do Images Appear on Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl?

If you want some extra bling with your printable heat transfer vinyl, you should go all out and use software with a cutting machine. In this case, the directions follow what you would do after picking up a Silhouette Cameo 3.

Using the Silhouette Studio software, you’ll first need to trace your image along its outer edges. Adjust the side bars until your outline looks perfectly aligned with the image you want to cut. This might take some time, but be patient with the mouse and it will turn out perfectly.

You won’t need anything more than the outline for the outside, so you can move the line to the side and remove anything extra from the image that isn’t necessary. Once this is done, you can center the image with your outline, and bring it all together into one project.

From here, you can add whatever else you want to the image. After finding some fonts to work with, you can dress up your image with some text. This is perfect for printable HTV that you want to turn into a shirt, or a decal for your phone.

You can do this through Silhouette Studio with the Kiss Cut feature. You’ll cut the lines so that they just barely make it inside the outline, leaving no extra white space. When you are ready to print, remember to keep the registration marks in place so the machine knows where to cut.

Buying Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl

When you have found the right place to buy it, remember to keep a steady supply of printable heat transfer vinyl. Whether you decide to have it shipped to you or pick it up in a physical store, there’s an endless amount of ideas waiting in your mind.

If you’re a teacher or a professional, you might want to take advantage of auto delivery. This is available on certain products through Amazon, and Staples offers this on just about anything in their store. You’ll thank yourself later for never running out of material when it matters the most.

Keep an eye on the price of each printable HTV pack that you purchase. You might notice that it goes up and down over time, and you might be able to get it matched by someone else. Most of the time, auto delivery gives you a slight discount, so factor that in as well.

Most importantly, have fun with your HTV projects. Any time you create a new image, know that part of it came from you finding the best deal you could on the material you used.

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Coolest Junkyard Mopar Ever! 1969 Dodge Charger “Scraptona”

When you look at a machine like this and find out it’s the result of a risky, hare-brained business decision, you know you’re hanging with passionate car guys. That’s the ethos that drives Michael Hunt and Lee Clayton, the owners of TredWear. Their business revolves around permanent tire graphics that can be applied to any tire to dress them up. The best way in the automotive world to display your product is to build cool cars that embody the spirit of what you’re selling, so that’s what they’ve been doing, and as it turns out, this hare-brained idea is actually pretty business savvy.

TredWear’s last creation, the “Tarantula,” was featured in the July 2018 issue of HOT ROD magazine and debuted on the 2017 HOT ROD Power Tour. The 1939 Chevy had been turned into an open-wheel modified dirt-track racer that the guys converted back into a street car. Going into the 2018 SEMA show, a new car was needed to represent the brand. Michael tells Car Craft: “We wanted to do something racecar-based, but we wanted to take it to the next level.” Their starting point again tapped into the world of circle-track racing with a 2001 Rocket chassis that they were going to use as the foundation for the build. They were also toying with the idea of building something with a Mopar flavor—something from the beginning of the smog era. End-of-the-line Challengers and mid-’70s Chargers were at the top of the list, until a 1969 Charger popped up on the radar screen. Michael was appointed the hands-on guy behind the project, while Lee took care of the day-to-day running of the business.

The Charger was located in North Alabama, so Michael went to see if it fit the profile for what they were trying to accomplish. “The guy was thinning down his collection. It was an old parts car that had been cut up and used for another car 28 years ago and it was resting on blocks out in the woods. We had to cut down three trees and use a front loader to get to it.” It was still wearing hints of its original Q5 Bright Turquoise paint and was actually a slant six car when it rolled off the assembly line. You Mopar guys know that is a rare beast, but sadly it was so far gone and picked over that it was unsalvageable. From the floor pans to the rear tail panel, it all had been cut out. There were no doors, engine, trans, subframe, and no rear. The only thing left was the front suspension, cowl, and roof.

Once they had the body in their shop the next step was to do something with it and the dirt-track chassis. Their initial thought was to clean up the chassis a bit and skin it. “I started Googling Charger racecars and it just showed Daytonas, so that’s when it hit me that we could actually build a wing car,” he explains. The shell was then sent to Ozan Chassis Shop—owned by John Alexander— who was also responsible for much of the work on the Tarantula. When John took a look at it and started diving into what it actually took to reskin the dirt-track car to look like a Charger, his conclusion was that it was much simpler to take all the hardware from the dirt track car and build a tube frame around what was left of the car.

The frame was planned around the engine and a set of huge dirt track wheels and tires. Their challenge was to build a chassis that was narrow enough to accommodate those tires, but also wide enough to accept the engine. They were also going to tap into all the hardware from the dirt car. It donated the entire Wilwood brake setup, which included the wide-five hubs, quick-change rear, and all the bits for the running gear. Using all of these pieces meant that the Charger would end up being a wide-body design.

The change to a wing car also meant that they needed to source some very specific parts to make it happen. Original pieces were out of the question, so the guys at Janak Repros in Spring, Texas became their source for reproduction hardware. They purchased a wing, a pair of fender scoops, and a Superbird nose. “We ended up going with a ’bird nose instead of a Daytona nose,” Michael notes. “The ’bird nose was a little more rounded and a little more voluptuous.” Using that nose meant that a set of 1970 Coronet fenders was needed, and those came courtesy of eBay. At all four corners changes needed to be made to accommodate the larger rubber. At the rear there was still plenty of metal left of the original quarter panels to widen the body but they needed a mounting position. They didn’t want to cut and stretch them and ruin the lines, so they bought some new AMD quarters and left about an inch on the original ones to make it racecar friendly with Dzus fasteners. This gave the back end of the Charger an additional 2.5 inches on each side.

At the front, they didn’t know how to deal with the 15-inch wide rubber and thought they might have to slap on some wheel arches, which would have stylistically killed the wide-body look. One thing was clear, they weren’t going to mess with the dimensions of the nose, so Michael took a chance and did a pie cut down the whole length of the top of the fenders and welded some new metal in. That covered the rear of the front wheels, while two smaller pie cuts at the front drew the front out of the fender. This gave the front of the car an additional 2.5 inches on each side, making it a lot smoother of a transition.

As a result, the scoops from Janak were rendered useless because they were just too small. Michael had to improvise and the first thing that came to mind was to cut down some motorcycle tanks. They had a pair of Kawasaki KZ650 tanks hanging in the workshop, so he started cutting until they met that complex fender profile. Also on the table was the rear window. They didn’t want to use a Vega plug, or a fiberglass plug, because they had made a louvered Polycarbonate window, which required a bespoke piece to be crafted. They ended up fabricating all the windows from Polycarbonate and made them flush fit.

All of this stretching was in part due to the use of the wide-five hubs and the massive rubber. The problem was that there were only a few wheels available with that unique bolt pattern wide enough to mount on those hubs. That was remedied with a set of barrels they sourced from a wholesaler. They drew up a design, cut and machined them in-house, and crafted wheel centers that worked. Wrapping them was a set of Mickey Thompson SS Street radials.

A mill that was in keeping with the character of the car was also on the list. When it was just another budget build, the plan was to drop in a 440 with a set of aluminum heads they had purchased out of a motor home. “When we decided to do the wing car, we knew that we should step up to the plate and do something pretty fantastic,” Michael explains. “We didn’t want to do what everyone else has been doing by dropping in a Hellcrate. I knew about these R5-P7 engines that are sort of sitting around. I’ve seen them pop up on eBay from time to time and they are usually a fantastic deal.” What he was looking for was what Dodge had developed for their Winston Cup cars and are plentiful on the secondary market. That led him to Scott Eatmon at Eatmon Race Parts in Wilson, NC. Scott had an engine that was pretty fresh and didn’t need a complete rebuild, so they bought it, which included the dry-sump system and everything all the way back to the bell housing, including the Tilton race clutch. Before it was shipped out, it was put on the dyno where it pulled 740 horses at 8,300 rpm. It would be mated to a Tremec TKO 600 5-speed.

While that addressed the mechanical side of the equation, the visual side was undefined. When they initially did the renderings they planned to do a full livery on the car that was aged just like the Tarantula. Michael says, “As the pieces came together they spoke to us. The ugly brown fenders, the red and yellow door, and the rusty trunk lid started to speak to us and told a better story of how the car came together than we could tell people verbally.” He adds, “The main body was the only thing that I had to add color to, but when I did it, I wanted to do it in the most legitimate way possible. I went to Lowe’s and got them to mix up some enamel tractor paint matching the original color and got the closest match I could. I wanted to have that rough look so I laid down a lot of paint at once using a paint roller, so in one afternoon I just got in there and rolled the whole body. On the fenders I did the same thing. I blended in brown where new metal was.” They spent a lot of time blending it all in. On the turquoise they added white, black, and brown in strategic areas and blocked it to bring out all the existing patina. He notes, “You have to cover up the new and enhance the old.” The same treatment was done on the Le Mans style livery they chose. It was vinyl printed and treated to some steel wool. They hand-rubbed every decal to give it an original richness that went with everything else.

All of this was taking place days prior to SEMA. It was coming down to the wire and they didn’t have a hood. Part of the original design was to craft a large shaker hood. On their second option rendered by Pfaff Designs, they had the idea of using an inverted wheelbarrow on top of the engine. He states, “We put it on top, looked at, and knew right away there was no way to make it look right. We already had a couple of carbon fiber air cleaners so we went with that. We had a big enough piece of Polycarbonate left behind and we were already so pleased with the way things had turned out on the windows that this would be the perfect way to show off all the hardware and also give the car the finished look it deserved. We got some square tubing, built a frame, and worked the extractor into the hood just in time for SEMA.”

The final product was christened “Scraptona” and debuted in Las Vegas, where it was well received for its irreverent approach to a classic shape. Topping this one might be a tough act to pull off when Michael and Lee start planning their next build!

Tech Notes Who: Michael Hunt and Lee Clayton What: 1969 Dodge Charger “Scraptona” Where: Columbiana, AL

Engine: The engine of choice was a departure from the expected mills used in most Mopar-flavored builds. It is an R5-P7 that was developed by Dodge for their return to Winston Cup racing back in 2001. It is an open-decked, deep-skirt engine with the block, heads, and intake specifically designed for racing. Petty Racing Enterprises built this particular engine in 2005. It displaces 358 cubic inches with an 11.5:1 compression ratio. It features a Jesel belt drive instead of a timing chain, and also has Jesel roller rocker arms, roller keyway lifters, a Comp solid-roller camshaft, and a dry sump oil system.

Induction: On the top end a ported Dodge aluminum intake is crowned with a Holley XP 750 and a carbon fiber air cleaner.

Electronics: Sparking the engine to life is an MSD distributor, MSD 6AL ignition box, and an MSD Master Blaster 3 coil.

Gearbox: The use of a 5-speed was set in stone as a key element of the road race theme. TredWear opted for a Tremec TKO 600 sourced from American Powertrain to mount on the Tilton bell housing. The clutch is a Tilton 3-stage semi-metallic unit.

Rearend: The rear is a classic Winters quick-change unit stuffed with a set of 3.55:1 gears.

Chassis/suspension: The chassis for the Scraptona was built around the Charger body and is a tube frame design. The front suspension consists of Aldan coilovers with 550-pound springs, Rocket chassis upper A-arms and two-piece lower arms, Afco severe-duty ball joints, a Speedway 1.25-inch sway bar, and a Woodward steering rack. At the rear, Aldan coilovers with 300-pound springs are also used. It’s a three-link setup with a torque arm and a magnesium tube that houses a Winters quick-change rear.

Brakes: The braking system was lifted directly from the dirt track car. It was upgraded to include new Wilwood 13-inch rotors up front and 12-inch rotors at the rear. Calipers are forged Superlite 6R units.

Wheels/Tires: Wheels and tires were a key component that influenced other aspects as the car came together. The wheel barrels were selected as the foundation for the massive tire size. The wheel centers were custom made to allow mounting onto the Wilwood wide-five hubs. The end result was a set of 20 x 12 wheels that were the wrapped in 29×15.00R20 Mickey Thompson SS Street radial rubber.

Paint/body: The Scraptona foundation is a 1969 Dodge Charger shell infused with 1970 Coronet fenders and an array of Superbird and Daytona reproduction pieces. The fenders were mounted on the car and modified to keep the massive rubber tucked within the body. They were sectioned with metal added giving them an additional 2.5 inches of width. At the rear, AMD reproduction quarters were cut down and installed with Dzus fasteners for quick access. The addition of these added the needed 2.5 inches at the rear to also keep the rubber tucked inside the body. The rear window plug was fabricated to accommodate the louvered Polycarbonate rear window that has inspired a new product line that will be available from TredWear in 2019. The headlights are a wing car departure in that they are fixed using a set of BMW E30 headlight buckets. The nose was hung using an internal structure built from .5 inch square tubing. Paint on the body is a mixture of original factory applied color and tractor paint from Lowe’s. The tractor paint was applied with a roller and was distressed with additional colors, steel wool, and Scoth-Brite pads. This technique was carried over to the livery.

Interior: The interior is very basic; a pair of Kirkey Vintage Class 18-inch bucket seats was installed along with 5-point Simpson harnesses. Instruments are minimal, consisting of a RacePak IQ3S display.

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Best Vinyl Cutting Machines For 2018

A vinyl cutting machine or vinyl cutting machine is one of the best investments your business can make it can start turning rolls of vinyl into real dollars in as little as 20 minutes I’m going to talk to you today and I will help you choose the perfect vinyl cutting machine  for your business since you’ve been vinyl cutting machine shopping you’ve probably found that 24 inch wide vinyl cutting machines can range in price from $300 all the way up to $3,000 or more so where does it make sense to sacrifice a few features to save a few dollars and when should you spend a little more to pick up features that the less expensive machines might not have

Let’s first have a look at the 9 Best Vinyl Cutting Machines For 2018 then we will dive more into the in’s and out’s of vinyl cutting machines after the reviews. Have a look.

  Best Vinyl Cutter for Home

1.Cricut Explore Air 2 Mint

      Best Vinyl Cutting Machine for Small Business

2 .USCutter TITAN 28 inch Vinyl Cutter

      3 . Cricut Maker

        Best Vinyl Cutter Bundle

4. Silhouette CAMEO 3 Bluetooth

      Best Vinyl Cutter Ever

5. Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter

        6. Cricut Explore Air Wireless Cutting Machine

      Best Small Vinyl Cutting Machine

7. Silhouette Portrait 2

      Best 34-inch Vinyl Cutting Machine

8. USCutter Vinyl Cutter MH 34in

      Best Vinyl Cutter for Home

9. Silhouette Cameo Electronic Cutting Machine Vinyl

    Let’s start by talking about what you can make with a vinyl cutting machine in any price range every vinyl cutting machine you research will give you the ability to make signs decals and heat transfers using standard vinyls standard vinyls for signs and decals are also known as cast or calendared vinyls they stick to any hard flat surface come in colors and leave a gloss or matte finish

They can range in thickness from two mil thick to four mil thick if you’ve seen a stick figure on the back of a minivan driving down the interstate then you’re familiar with standard sign vinyl standard vinyls for making heat transfers are known by many different brand names if you I recommend our thermo film fashion film or sportfilm lite

These vinyls can be heat applied to any cotton or polyester fabric they come in common colors and they leave a gloss or matte finish they can range in thickness from 70 to 120 microns and are used to personalize t-shirts bags sweatshirts banners and more almost every vinyl cutting machine without exception will give you the ability to make signs decals and heat transfers with these types of vinyl

If you’re satisfied using standard vinyls exclusively then you can invest as little as $500 in your vinyl cutting machine

We’ll come back to this price range in a few minutes to help you choose which inexpensive cutter is right for you but if you want to do more than decorate t-shirts and standard signs then let’s look at the next set of items you can make with a vinyl cutting machine

Did you know that there are films you can cut to decorate performance fabric and other synthetics like swimsuits umbrellas windbreakers and stadium seats

These films are different from standard heat transfer films in a number of ways

The most important difference to choosing a vinyl cutting machine is that they are significantly thinner than standard vinyls that means the perfect vinyl cutting machine for cutting these thin films will have superior material handling capabilities and very precise downforce to cut just through the film layer of a roll

Machines with this type of precision cutting and material handling typically have a digital servo control. A digital servo control operates in a closed loop which means the cutter is always making adjustments from position feedback to control its motion and final position that not only makes the movement of the  cutting head more accurate but also the movement of the roller that feeds the material back and forth through the cutter.

The other motor option which is typically found in vinyl cutting machines under $1000 is a stepper motor.

A stepper motor operates with an open-loop it doesn’t receive any feedback on motion or position and breaks movements into rotations or smaller steps stepper motors are known for how loud they are and are typically warranted for half the time of a digital servo controller

If you want to be able to consistently and accurately cut performance heat transfer vinyls for applications like performance wear nylon jackets umbrellas and sublimated garments then you will need a vinyl cutting machine with a digital servo control

There are also vinyls on the opposite end of the performance spectrum these vinyls are very thick and durable designed for application onto jerseys and garments that would be used in full contact sports or for designs that really need to pop off the garment like glitters blocks and puffs.These types of vinyls require a vinyl cutting machine with significant downforce again machines with stepper motors might work for a short while but they will eventually wear out if you’re cutting a lot of thick durable vinyl

Look for a machine with a digital servo control combined with at least 250 grams of downforce for consistent and accurate cutting on thicker materials it’s in this category of super thick or super thin difficult to cut vinyls that the additional features of the premium vinyl cutting machines begin to differentiate themselves as the best machines

Maybe you’ve heard of some of these features before but wondered why they matter when choosing the right vinyl cutting machine for you features like over cut or tangential emulation or guaranteed tracking

Let’s give some substance to these words and how they relate to the performance you need from your vinyl cutting machine

The over cut feature of a vinyl cutting machine does exactly what it says it cuts over the end of the line and your graphic to make sure the cut is complete this really comes in handy when you’re cutting rhinestone templates from flock or sandblast material

One of the most difficult cuts to complete for any vinyl cutting machine is a circle and a rhinestone template graphic is nothing but a series of small circles you will want a vinyl cutting machine with the over cut feature to make weeding your rhinestone template graphics a breeze

This feature is available for under $2,000 on the GCC puma 3 and the graft xee 6000 – 60 when a vinyl cutting machine is cutting the blade is being dragged through the vinyl to cut it and every blade has an angle and an offset

This angle and offset from the center of the blade shaft make it possible for the vinyl cutting machine to find the path of least resistance through the vinyl and when it comes time to take a corner the blade continues to swivel and drag around that corner

That’s why it’s important to know the degree and recommended offset for your cutting blade because the cutter will adjust accordingly so that the dragging of the blade around corners doesn’t cause them to become rounded or concave

What a tangential cutter does is pick up the blade holder and spin the blade in a completely different direction to create more cleanly cut corners the blade essentially goes off on a tangent or in a completely different direction. The graph tech see e6000 the jaguar 4 and the puma 3 all offer tangential emulation mode they lift the blade holder and allow the blade to turn in the right direction this gives you the ability to cut thicker and thinner materials more accurately and achieve finer detail in the graphics you cut

Another important thing to consider when choosing the perfect vinyl cutting machine for your business are the types of graphics you want to make if you have the opportunity to sell into the promotional market

You may get a lot of requests for graphics that will be applied to the left chest area of a shirt like my shirt is or on smaller items like can koozies or pad folios tablet cases or tablet covers

That means you will need a cutter that can handle graphics with fine detail.

This points us back to the vinyl cutting machines with digital servo controls and features like tangential emulation and overcut. These features help you to cut smaller text and graphics cleanly for application onto small items or spaces you might find yourself in just the opposite situation maybe your potential customer base will require large graphics like the one you see on the wall

Maybe you’ll be cutting team after team for the local soccer league or you might find that you’re asked to produce some large signs for outdoor use or even pinstripe graphics for vehicles or trailers to produce these larger orders and graphics used to choose a vinyl cutting machine with a sufficient amount of guaranteed tracking .

Guaranteed tracking is the distance that the vinyl roll will feed straight and unattended through the vinyl cutting machine ,if you have a pinstripe to cut that’s 12 feet long and you can only feed 10 feet of material through your machine you’re going to add steps to the cutting process again

We have to look to the graphtec see e6000or the GCC Jaguar for to cut graphics for jobs longer than 20 feet. At this point we’ve examined the nuts and bolts of a vinyl cutting machine and how the features found in some of the premium machines can actually help you return more on your initial investment

Now it’s time to bring the inexpensive machines back into the conversation because it’s time to talk software whether you’ve decided on investing less than $500 or upwards of 2,000

The software that is included or available for your machine can make all of the difference it all software is not created equal ,every vinyl cutting machine requires a vector file to be sent to it for cutting and there are two design software’s that are staples in the creation of vector graphics

Use CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator if you plan on using one of these to design software’s make sure the vinyl cutting machine you were purchasing has a plugin that is compatible with them

The GCC machines come with a plugin called great cut

The roland machine comes with cut studio and the graphtec machines come with cutting master three all three are compatible with CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator on PCs but only the graphtec plugin works out of the box with illustrator

On a Mac these plugins also control the contour cutting capability of your machine almost, every premium vinyl cutting machine gives you the ability to contour cut full-color graphics using registration marks this is normally done through an automatic process built into the machine and plug-in software graphtec calls at the arm system and rollin calls an optical registration and this is where the GCC expert LX stands out

Among its inexpensive competitors most machines with contour cutting capability in the economy price range require you to manually align the registration marks a laser pointer on the machine

The expert LX uses what GCC calls the auto aligning system to read the registration marks automatically for you. This feature saves you time and is more accurate than the normal process required by other less expensive contour cutting machines

But what if you don’t want to spend the 500 to 1000 dollars on a design software like CorelDraw or Illustrator that was built to do way more than graphics for just vinyl cutting

Some vinyl cutting machine manufacturers thought of that and they included design software in addition to their plug-in for CorelDraw and illustrator

Rowland’s cut studio plugin gives you some design capabilities in graft X design software , graphtec studio provides a host of additional design options including advanced shapes and freehand tools along with a tool for making bitmap files cut ready

One thing missing from all of these software solutions is clipart templates and design effects that work specifically for vinyl cutting,  that’s where stalls is different no matter which vinyl cutting machine you buy from Stahl’s you receive free and full access to cloud-based design solution . you can layout team names and numbers make your customers artwork cut ready with the scan and vectorized feature and easily create and cut multicolor text with the cut out line tool and cut by color functionality built right into the software

In addition to that sizing wizards you can adjust to your customer sizing needs with the click of a button , work anywhere whether you want to design alongside your customer in the office or in the comfort of your own home this cloud-based solution gives you the freedom to design wherever you have internet access and there’s no limit to the number of computers you can use it on and as an added bonus there’s also no limit to the storage space for your designs when finalizing your decision

On the perfect vinyl cutting machine for you you should also ask what comes in the box or what’s included with your purchase, price some vinyl cutting machines come with a stand and some require an additional purchase to add the stand the stand is necessary to get the most out of the guaranteed tracking so make sure to find out if it’s included the graphtec.

C– e6000 includes the stand in the purchase price one last important item to note that comes out of the box is the cutting blade your cutter can have every feature available in the world but won’t be much help to you without a quality cutting blade in the blade holder

Once again the Graphtec delivers the blade that comes in the box will cut up to four thousand linear meters before needing to be replaced last but not least look at the options to get you going no matter what you want to make from your vinyl cutting machine .  In no way was this article trying to promote any one product. It was just to inform you about vinyl cutting machines.  Please look at the reviews above for product suggestions. Thank you

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Vinyl Cutting Machine

Best Vinyl Cutting Machines For 2020

A vinyl cutter or vinyl cutting machine is one of the best investments your business can make it can start turning rolls of vinyl into real dollars in as little as 20 minutes I’m going to talk to you today and I will help you choose the perfect vinyl cutter  for your business since you’ve been vinyl cutter shopping you’ve probably found that 24 inch wide vinyl cutters can range in price from $300 all the way up to $3,000 or more so where does it make sense to sacrifice a few features to save a few dollars and when should you spend a little more to pick up features that the less expensive machines might not have

Let’s first have a look at the 9 Best Vinyl Cutting Machines For 2018 then we will dive more into the in’s and out’s of vinyl cutting machines after the reviews. Have a look.

Best Vinyl Cutter for Home

1.Cricut Explore Air 2 Mint

Best Vinyl Cutting Machine for Small Business

2 .USCutter TITAN 28 inch Vinyl Cutter

3 . Cricut Maker

Best Vinyl Cutter Bundle

4. Silhouette CAMEO 3 Bluetooth

Best Vinyl Cutter Ever

5. Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter

  6. Cricut Explore Air Wireless Cutting Machine

Best Small Vinyl Cutting Machine

7. Silhouette Portrait 2

Best 34-inch Vinyl Cutting Machine

8. USCutter Vinyl Cutter MH 34in

Best Vinyl Cutter for Home

9. Silhouette Cameo Electronic Cutting Machine Vinyl

Let’s start by talking about what you can make with a vinyl cutter in any price range every vinyl cutter you research will give you the ability to make signs decals and heat transfers using standard vinyls standard vinyls for signs and decals are also known as cast or calendared vinyls they stick to any hard flat surface come in colors and leave a gloss or matte finish

They can range in thickness from two mil thick to four mil thick if you’ve seen a stick figure on the back of a minivan driving down the interstate then you’re familiar with standard sign vinyl standard vinyls for making heat transfers are known by many different brand names if you I recommend our thermo film fashion film or sportfilm lite

These vinyls can be heat applied to any cotton or polyester fabric they come in common colors and they leave a gloss or matte finish they can range in thickness from 70 to 120 microns and are used to personalize t-shirts bags sweatshirts banners and more almost every vinyl cutter without exception will give you the ability to make signs decals and heat transfers with these types of vinyl

If you’re satisfied using standard vinyls exclusively then you can invest as little as $500 in your vinyl cutter

We’ll come back to this price range in a few minutes to help you choose which inexpensive cutter is right for you but if you want to do more than decorate t-shirts and standard signs then let’s look at the next set of items you can make with a vinyl cutter

Did you know that there are films you can cut to decorate performance fabric and other synthetics like swimsuits umbrellas windbreakers and stadium seats

These films are different from standard heat transfer films in a number of ways

The most important difference to choosing a vinyl cutter is that they are significantly thinner than standard vinyls that means the perfect vinyl cutter for cutting these thin films will have superior material handling capabilities and very precise downforce to cut just through the film layer of a roll

Machines with this type of precision cutting and material handling typically have a digital servo control. A digital servo control operates in a closed loop which means the cutter is always making adjustments from position feedback to control its motion and final position that not only makes the movement of the  cutting head more accurate but also the movement of the roller that feeds the material back and forth through the cutter.

The other motor option which is typically found in vinyl cutters under $1000 is a stepper motor.

A stepper motor operates with an open-loop it doesn’t receive any feedback on motion or position and breaks movements into rotations or smaller steps stepper motors are known for how loud they are and are typically warranted for half the time of a digital servo controller

If you want to be able to consistently and accurately cut performance heat transfer vinyls for applications like performance wear nylon jackets umbrellas and sublimated garments then you will need a vinyl cutter with a digital servo control

There are also vinyls on the opposite end of the performance spectrum these vinyls are very thick and durable designed for application onto jerseys and garments that would be used in full contact sports or for designs that really need to pop off the garment like glitters blocks and puffs.These types of vinyls require a vinyl cutter with significant downforce again machines with stepper motors might work for a short while but they will eventually wear out if you’re cutting a lot of thick durable vinyl

Look for a machine with a digital servo control combined with at least 250 grams of downforce for consistent and accurate cutting on thicker materials it’s in this category of super thick or super thin difficult to cut vinyls that the additional features of the premium vinyl cutters begin to differentiate themselves as the best machines

Maybe you’ve heard of some of these features before but wondered why they matter when choosing the right vinyl cutter for you features like over cut or tangential emulation or guaranteed tracking

Let’s give some substance to these words and how they relate to the performance you need from your vinyl cutter

The over cut feature of a vinyl cutter does exactly what it says it cuts over the end of the line and your graphic to make sure the cut is complete this really comes in handy when you’re cutting rhinestone templates from flock or sandblast material

One of the most difficult cuts to complete for any vinyl cutter is a circle and a rhinestone template graphic is nothing but a series of small circles you will want a vinyl cutter with the over cut feature to make weeding your rhinestone template graphics a breeze

This feature is available for under $2,000 on the GCC puma 3 and the graft xee 6000 – 60 when a vinyl cutter is cutting the blade is being dragged through the vinyl to cut it and every blade has an angle and an offset

This angle and offset from the center of the blade shaft make it possible for the vinyl cutter to find the path of least resistance through the vinyl and when it comes time to take a corner the blade continues to swivel and drag around that corner

That’s why it’s important to know the degree and recommended offset for your cutting blade because the cutter will adjust accordingly so that the dragging of the blade around corners doesn’t cause them to become rounded or concave

What a tangential cutter does is pick up the blade holder and spin the blade in a completely different direction to create more cleanly cut corners the blade essentially goes off on a tangent or in a completely different direction. The graph tech see e6000 the jaguar 4 and the puma 3 all offer tangential emulation mode they lift the blade holder and allow the blade to turn in the right direction this gives you the ability to cut thicker and thinner materials more accurately and achieve finer detail in the graphics you cut

Another important thing to consider when choosing the perfect vinyl cutter for your business are the types of graphics you want to make if you have the opportunity to sell into the promotional market

You may get a lot of requests for graphics that will be applied to the left chest area of a shirt like my shirt is or on smaller items like can koozies or pad folios tablet cases or tablet covers

That means you will need a cutter that can handle graphics with fine detail.

This points us back to the vinyl cutters with digital servo controls and features like tangential emulation and overcut. These features help you to cut smaller text and graphics cleanly for application onto small items or spaces you might find yourself in just the opposite situation maybe your potential customer base will require large graphics like the one you see on the wall

Maybe you’ll be cutting team after team for the local soccer league or you might find that you’re asked to produce some large signs for outdoor use or even pinstripe graphics for vehicles or trailers to produce these larger orders and graphics used to choose a vinyl cutter with a sufficient amount of guaranteed tracking .

Guaranteed tracking is the distance that the vinyl roll will feed straight and unattended through the vinyl cutter ,if you have a pinstripe to cut that’s 12 feet long and you can only feed 10 feet of material through your machine you’re going to add steps to the cutting process again

We have to look to the graphtec see e6000or the GCC Jaguar for to cut graphics for jobs longer than 20 feet. At this point we’ve examined the nuts and bolts of a vinyl cutter and how the features found in some of the premium machines can actually help you return more on your initial investment

Now it’s time to bring the inexpensive machines back into the conversation because it’s time to talk software whether you’ve decided on investing less than $500 or upwards of 2,000

The software that is included or available for your machine can make all of the difference it all software is not created equal ,every vinyl cutter requires a vector file to be sent to it for cutting and there are two design software’s that are staples in the creation of vector graphics

Use CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator if you plan on using one of these to design software’s make sure the vinyl cutter you were purchasing has a plugin that is compatible with them

The GCC machines come with a plugin called great cut

The roland machine comes with cut studio and the graphtec machines come with cutting master three all three are compatible with CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator on PCs but only the graphtec plugin works out of the box with illustrator

On a Mac these plugins also control the contour cutting capability of your machine almost, every premium vinyl cutter gives you the ability to contour cut full-color graphics using registration marks this is normally done through an automatic process built into the machine and plug-in software graphtec calls at the arm system and rollin calls an optical registration and this is where the GCC expert LX stands out

Among its inexpensive competitors most machines with contour cutting capability in the economy price range require you to manually align the registration marks a laser pointer on the machine

The expert LX uses what GCC calls the auto aligning system to read the registration marks automatically for you. This feature saves you time and is more accurate than the normal process required by other less expensive contour cutting machines

But what if you don’t want to spend the 500 to 1000 dollars on a design software like CorelDraw or Illustrator that was built to do way more than graphics for just vinyl cutting

Some vinyl cutter manufacturers thought of that and they included design software in addition to their plug-in for CorelDraw and illustrator

Rowland’s cut studio plugin gives you some design capabilities in graft X design software , graphtec studio provides a host of additional design options including advanced shapes and freehand tools along with a tool for making bitmap files cut ready

One thing missing from all of these software solutions is clipart templates and design effects that work specifically for vinyl cutting,  that’s where stalls is different no matter which vinyl cutter you buy from Stahl’s you receive free and full access to cloud-based design solution . you can layout team names and numbers make your customers artwork cut ready with the scan and vectorized feature and easily create and cut multicolor text with the cut out line tool and cut by color functionality built right into the software

In addition to that sizing wizards you can adjust to your customer sizing needs with the click of a button , work anywhere whether you want to design alongside your customer in the office or in the comfort of your own home this cloud-based solution gives you the freedom to design wherever you have internet access and there’s no limit to the number of computers you can use it on and as an added bonus there’s also no limit to the storage space for your designs when finalizing your decision

On the perfect vinyl cutter for you you should also ask what comes in the box or what’s included with your purchase, price some vinyl cutters come with a stand and some require an additional purchase to add the stand the stand is necessary to get the most out of the guaranteed tracking so make sure to find out if it’s included the graphtec.

C– e6000 includes the stand in the purchase price one last important item to note that comes out of the box is the cutting blade your cutter can have every feature available in the world but won’t be much help to you without a quality cutting blade in the blade holder

Once again the Graphtec delivers the blade that comes in the box will cut up to four thousand linear meters before needing to be replaced last but not least look at the options to get you going no matter what you want to make from your vinyl cutter .  In no way was this article trying to promote any one product. It was just to inform you about vinyl cutting machines.  Please look at the reviews above for product suggestions. Thank you

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Vinyl Cutting Machine

Best Vinyl Cutting Machines For 2019

A vinyl cutter or vinyl cutting machine is one of the best investments your business can make it can start turning rolls of vinyl into real dollars in as little as 20 minutes I’m going to talk to you today and I will help you choose the perfect vinyl cutter  for your business since you’ve been vinyl cutter shopping you’ve probably found that 24 inch wide vinyl cutters can range in price from $300 all the way up to $3,000 or more so where does it make sense to sacrifice a few features to save a few dollars and when should you spend a little more to pick up features that the less expensive machines might not have

Let’s first have a look at the 9 Best Vinyl Cutting Machines For 2018 then we will dive more into the in’s and out’s of vinyl cutting machines after the reviews. Have a look.

  Best Vinyl Cutter for Home

1.Cricut Explore Air 2 Mint

      Best Vinyl Cutting Machine for Small Business

2 .USCutter TITAN 28 inch Vinyl Cutter

        3 . Cricut Maker

        Best Vinyl Cutter Bundle

4. Silhouette CAMEO 3 Bluetooth

      Best Vinyl Cutter Ever

5. Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter

        6. Cricut Explore Air Wireless Cutting Machine

      Best Small Vinyl Cutting Machine

7. Silhouette Portrait 2

      Best 34-inch Vinyl Cutting Machine

8. USCutter Vinyl Cutter MH 34in

      Best Vinyl Cutter for Home

9. Silhouette Cameo Electronic Cutting Machine Vinyl

    Let’s start by talking about what you can make with a vinyl cutter in any price range every vinyl cutter you research will give you the ability to make signs decals and heat transfers using standard vinyls standard vinyls for signs and decals are also known as cast or calendared vinyls they stick to any hard flat surface come in colors and leave a gloss or matte finish

They can range in thickness from two mil thick to four mil thick if you’ve seen a stick figure on the back of a minivan driving down the interstate then you’re familiar with standard sign vinyl standard vinyls for making heat transfers are known by many different brand names if you I recommend our thermo film fashion film or sportfilm lite

These vinyls can be heat applied to any cotton or polyester fabric they come in common colors and they leave a gloss or matte finish they can range in thickness from 70 to 120 microns and are used to personalize t-shirts bags sweatshirts banners and more almost every vinyl cutter without exception will give you the ability to make signs decals and heat transfers with these types of vinyl

If you’re satisfied using standard vinyls exclusively then you can invest as little as $500 in your vinyl cutter

We’ll come back to this price range in a few minutes to help you choose which inexpensive cutter is right for you but if you want to do more than decorate t-shirts and standard signs then let’s look at the next set of items you can make with a vinyl cutter

Did you know that there are films you can cut to decorate performance fabric and other synthetics like swimsuits umbrellas windbreakers and stadium seats

These films are different from standard heat transfer films in a number of ways

The most important difference to choosing a vinyl cutter is that they are significantly thinner than standard vinyls that means the perfect vinyl cutter for cutting these thin films will have superior material handling capabilities and very precise downforce to cut just through the film layer of a roll

Machines with this type of precision cutting and material handling typically have a digital servo control. A digital servo control operates in a closed loop which means the cutter is always making adjustments from position feedback to control its motion and final position that not only makes the movement of the  cutting head more accurate but also the movement of the roller that feeds the material back and forth through the cutter.

The other motor option which is typically found in vinyl cutters under $1000 is a stepper motor.

A stepper motor operates with an open-loop it doesn’t receive any feedback on motion or position and breaks movements into rotations or smaller steps stepper motors are known for how loud they are and are typically warranted for half the time of a digital servo controller

If you want to be able to consistently and accurately cut performance heat transfer vinyls for applications like performance wear nylon jackets umbrellas and sublimated garments then you will need a vinyl cutter with a digital servo control

There are also vinyls on the opposite end of the performance spectrum these vinyls are very thick and durable designed for application onto jerseys and garments that would be used in full contact sports or for designs that really need to pop off the garment like glitters blocks and puffs.These types of vinyls require a vinyl cutter with significant downforce again machines with stepper motors might work for a short while but they will eventually wear out if you’re cutting a lot of thick durable vinyl

Look for a machine with a digital servo control combined with at least 250 grams of downforce for consistent and accurate cutting on thicker materials it’s in this category of super thick or super thin difficult to cut vinyls that the additional features of the premium vinyl cutters begin to differentiate themselves as the best machines

Maybe you’ve heard of some of these features before but wondered why they matter when choosing the right vinyl cutter for you features like over cut or tangential emulation or guaranteed tracking

Let’s give some substance to these words and how they relate to the performance you need from your vinyl cutter

The over cut feature of a vinyl cutter does exactly what it says it cuts over the end of the line and your graphic to make sure the cut is complete this really comes in handy when you’re cutting rhinestone templates from flock or sandblast material

One of the most difficult cuts to complete for any vinyl cutter is a circle and a rhinestone template graphic is nothing but a series of small circles you will want a vinyl cutter with the over cut feature to make weeding your rhinestone template graphics a breeze

This feature is available for under $2,000 on the GCC puma 3 and the graft xee 6000 – 60 when a vinyl cutter is cutting the blade is being dragged through the vinyl to cut it and every blade has an angle and an offset

This angle and offset from the center of the blade shaft make it possible for the vinyl cutter to find the path of least resistance through the vinyl and when it comes time to take a corner the blade continues to swivel and drag around that corner

That’s why it’s important to know the degree and recommended offset for your cutting blade because the cutter will adjust accordingly so that the dragging of the blade around corners doesn’t cause them to become rounded or concave

What a tangential cutter does is pick up the blade holder and spin the blade in a completely different direction to create more cleanly cut corners the blade essentially goes off on a tangent or in a completely different direction. The graph tech see e6000 the jaguar 4 and the puma 3 all offer tangential emulation mode they lift the blade holder and allow the blade to turn in the right direction this gives you the ability to cut thicker and thinner materials more accurately and achieve finer detail in the graphics you cut

Another important thing to consider when choosing the perfect vinyl cutter for your business are the types of graphics you want to make if you have the opportunity to sell into the promotional market

You may get a lot of requests for graphics that will be applied to the left chest area of a shirt like my shirt is or on smaller items like can koozies or pad folios tablet cases or tablet covers

That means you will need a cutter that can handle graphics with fine detail.

This points us back to the vinyl cutters with digital servo controls and features like tangential emulation and overcut. These features help you to cut smaller text and graphics cleanly for application onto small items or spaces you might find yourself in just the opposite situation maybe your potential customer base will require large graphics like the one you see on the wall

Maybe you’ll be cutting team after team for the local soccer league or you might find that you’re asked to produce some large signs for outdoor use or even pinstripe graphics for vehicles or trailers to produce these larger orders and graphics used to choose a vinyl cutter with a sufficient amount of guaranteed tracking .

Guaranteed tracking is the distance that the vinyl roll will feed straight and unattended through the vinyl cutter ,if you have a pinstripe to cut that’s 12 feet long and you can only feed 10 feet of material through your machine you’re going to add steps to the cutting process again

We have to look to the graphtec see e6000or the GCC Jaguar for to cut graphics for jobs longer than 20 feet. At this point we’ve examined the nuts and bolts of a vinyl cutter and how the features found in some of the premium machines can actually help you return more on your initial investment

Now it’s time to bring the inexpensive machines back into the conversation because it’s time to talk software whether you’ve decided on investing less than $500 or upwards of 2,000

The software that is included or available for your machine can make all of the difference it all software is not created equal ,every vinyl cutter requires a vector file to be sent to it for cutting and there are two design software’s that are staples in the creation of vector graphics

Use CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator if you plan on using one of these to design software’s make sure the vinyl cutter you were purchasing has a plugin that is compatible with them

The GCC machines come with a plugin called great cut

The roland machine comes with cut studio and the graphtec machines come with cutting master three all three are compatible with CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator on PCs but only the graphtec plugin works out of the box with illustrator

On a Mac these plugins also control the contour cutting capability of your machine almost, every premium vinyl cutter gives you the ability to contour cut full-color graphics using registration marks this is normally done through an automatic process built into the machine and plug-in software graphtec calls at the arm system and rollin calls an optical registration and this is where the GCC expert LX stands out

Among its inexpensive competitors most machines with contour cutting capability in the economy price range require you to manually align the registration marks a laser pointer on the machine

The expert LX uses what GCC calls the auto aligning system to read the registration marks automatically for you. This feature saves you time and is more accurate than the normal process required by other less expensive contour cutting machines

But what if you don’t want to spend the 500 to 1000 dollars on a design software like CorelDraw or Illustrator that was built to do way more than graphics for just vinyl cutting

Some vinyl cutter manufacturers thought of that and they included design software in addition to their plug-in for CorelDraw and illustrator

Rowland’s cut studio plugin gives you some design capabilities in graft X design software , graphtec studio provides a host of additional design options including advanced shapes and freehand tools along with a tool for making bitmap files cut ready

One thing missing from all of these software solutions is clipart templates and design effects that work specifically for vinyl cutting,  that’s where stalls is different no matter which vinyl cutter you buy from Stahl’s you receive free and full access to cloud-based design solution . you can layout team names and numbers make your customers artwork cut ready with the scan and vectorized feature and easily create and cut multicolor text with the cut out line tool and cut by color functionality built right into the software

In addition to that sizing wizards you can adjust to your customer sizing needs with the click of a button , work anywhere whether you want to design alongside your customer in the office or in the comfort of your own home this cloud-based solution gives you the freedom to design wherever you have internet access and there’s no limit to the number of computers you can use it on and as an added bonus there’s also no limit to the storage space for your designs when finalizing your decision

On the perfect vinyl cutter for you you should also ask what comes in the box or what’s included with your purchase, price some vinyl cutters come with a stand and some require an additional purchase to add the stand the stand is necessary to get the most out of the guaranteed tracking so make sure to find out if it’s included the graphtec.

C– e6000 includes the stand in the purchase price one last important item to note that comes out of the box is the cutting blade your cutter can have every feature available in the world but won’t be much help to you without a quality cutting blade in the blade holder

Once again the Graphtec delivers the blade that comes in the box will cut up to four thousand linear meters before needing to be replaced last but not least look at the options to get you going no matter what you want to make from your vinyl cutter .  In no way was this article trying to promote any one product. It was just to inform you about vinyl cutting machines.  Please look at the reviews above for product suggestions. Thank you

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