Unsure about vinyl
Re: Unsure about vinyl
I am also new to vinyl and was scared to put out the money and not have it work. When I called the sign company they actually gave me their scraps for FREE! The scraps were nice sized too! I think the smallest was 10x12 and they gave me alot. The negative is you don't get to choose the colors but I got about 8 different colors. I also bought my transfer paper from them for $1 a square foot!
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Re: Unsure about vinyl
I order from Expressions Vinyl. I want 12x12 sheet vinyl because I don't cut large quantities and I like their color selection and excellent service.
Be sure to sign up before you order. You get 10% coupon in a email - worth it! They also have specials a lot, so it is good to follow them on Facebook and get emails from them.
Great tutorial videos on their site also.
Be sure to sign up before you order. You get 10% coupon in a email - worth it! They also have specials a lot, so it is good to follow them on Facebook and get emails from them.
Great tutorial videos on their site also.
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Re: Unsure about vinyl
check out h & h sign supply. you can buy 12 x 12 sheet 12 x 24 or by the yard. They also have a mix and match 5 pack to try. I have used the heat press vinyl and they are right it does cut smooth. I use 3, 3, 3 setting and it works just fine. Make sure you put the vinyl side up and then weeding will be much easier. I have done t-shirts, glasses, and have enough for stickers for my car windows, but haven't cut them yet. I also used contact paper to practice with, but it doesn't cut as clean as the real stuff.
Re: Unsure about vinyl
PC vinyl is the Oracle 631.... If the craft store has a color I don't already have, I use my coupon. The retail price for the PC vinyl is approx. 9.99 With a coupon, it's pretty cheap. My cousin just started working for a sign company and is sending me their scraps. I just have to pay the postage.
You are definitely not alone when it comes to tossing your fear aside and diving in. I have been cutting vinyl for a few years, and I still do my initial cut on paper to make sure everything comes out the way I want it......especially the size. I use the ugly (my opinion) paper that I will never use and/or the ugly cardstock I will never use.
A few years back, Lowe's was getting rid of all of their Wall Pops vinyl.....The borders and the 12x12 sheets for a dollar. I stocked up...bought everything they had....The color selection was not the best, but no complaints here.
I love this forum! Everyone is very helpful and will share pretty much any files you may want. Just ask.
I have posted many of my "kreations" on my blog....I will share any file that I have.
Have a GREAT weekend....toss your fears aside.....You will be so happy you did. Then you will wonder why you had not started sooner.
Kelly
www.kellyjoskreations.com
You are definitely not alone when it comes to tossing your fear aside and diving in. I have been cutting vinyl for a few years, and I still do my initial cut on paper to make sure everything comes out the way I want it......especially the size. I use the ugly (my opinion) paper that I will never use and/or the ugly cardstock I will never use.
A few years back, Lowe's was getting rid of all of their Wall Pops vinyl.....The borders and the 12x12 sheets for a dollar. I stocked up...bought everything they had....The color selection was not the best, but no complaints here.
I love this forum! Everyone is very helpful and will share pretty much any files you may want. Just ask.
I have posted many of my "kreations" on my blog....I will share any file that I have.
Have a GREAT weekend....toss your fears aside.....You will be so happy you did. Then you will wonder why you had not started sooner.
Kelly
www.kellyjoskreations.com