Vinyl Cutter

Vinyl Cutter Project

Workflow:

Search online for a SVG file

Save file onto computer desktop

Import file to Silhouette Studio

Use trace feature and choose Trace Outer Edge

Remove the original image and have just the tracing left

Move the tracing to the upper right corner of the cut map

Take vinyl paper and cut out an appropriate amount for your image

Place the paper on the upper right corner of the cutting map

Place the map into vinyl cutter and press load cut map

Press send to silhouette on your computer and allow the machine to cut out your image

Take the vinyl paper off the cut map and apply it to the transfer paper

Press down on the transfer paper so that it is fully applied to the vinyl paper

Take away back of vinyl paper and be left with your image

Finally apply your image wherever you would like

Plans - Make a sticker of the New York Giants logo to put on my iPad case.

Materials - Vinyl Paper, Transfer Paper, Vinyl Cutter, Computer, Scissors

Software Files - NYG.svg (image file)

Photos - (in Workflow Document)

Videos - Above

Issues - No major issues. The sticker did not come easily off the transfer paper, however I was able to get it off.

Conclusion - I was able to get the sticker printed and onto my iPad successfully with only a few minor difficulties.