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Cut vinyl?

Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 11:09 am
by sharona
I would like to make a window decal or wall decal using SCAL. I was just wondering if anyone had ever done it before and if anyone had some tips or cautions for me.
Sharon

Re: Cut vinyl?

Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 11:12 am
by firstcut
Vinyl is super easy, because Cricuts are derived from vinyl cutters. The big thing to know is that you want to cut through just the vinyl and not the backing. Makes application sooo much easier. Settings to start with are 3-3-3 and adjust as needed for your machine. Here's a simple little video that explains the process well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGrnkFRTDPo
And just so you are warned, vinyl is very addictive, once you get started, it is hard to stop :)

Re: Cut vinyl?

Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 11:22 am
by sharona
Wow! Thanks for the quick reply. It DOES look easy...I'm afraid I'm in trouble...haha!

Sharon

Re: Cut vinyl?

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 7:26 am
by mastermom
does anyone know how to mirror image in scal or inkscape?trying to make t-shirt logo,but image is the wrong way.please.....help

Re: Cut vinyl?

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 7:31 am
by scrpbooklady
In inkscape, select your image and then go to Object>Flip Horizontal.

Not sure in SCAL - I do most of my work in Inkscape.

Re: Cut vinyl?

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 10:19 am
by firstcut
Unless your design is simple you want to use Inkscape, because the flip feature in SCAL is goofy. To do it in SCAL, you have to type the letters in reverse order, then select flip shapes from the shape properties box and then do any welding, etc.
-Kay