Vinyl Cutter

[pmwasson]

I was really impressed with jackson5677's Gothem City diorama (http://megomuseum.com/community/showthread.php?t=30330) and want to make one for myself.

The Portland TechShop (http://www.portlandtechshop.com) has a new tool - a vinyl cutter. I just finished taking the training class and its a pretty neat device. I made this Bat-Signal during the class.

http://www.lasermego.com/latest-news/newtool-vinylcutter/vinyl-bat-signal.jpg

The Bat-Signal is just under 12" long. I first cut out a black bat out of very thin vinyl and put it on a yellow spot light. I'm planning to use this in the background of the diorama.

I'm also planning to create some cut vinyl logos for custom figures. Stay tuned!

[supes]

Cool!!

[jackson5677]

Looks Great.

[GaryPlaysWithDolls]

Dude, always something cool coming from you. Keep up the excellent innovations!

[toysforlife]

I used one of those machines back when I did graphics for trucks. Veyr easy to use and now they are so much more advanced.

[jasonmego1277]

I was really impressed with jackson5677's Gothem City diorama (http://megomuseum.com/community/showthread.php?t=30330) and want to make one for myself.

The Portland TechShop (http://www.portlandtechshop.com) has a new tool - a vinyl cutter. I just finished taking the training class and its a pretty neat device. I made this Bat-Signal during the class.

http://www.lasermego.com/latest-news/newtool-vinylcutter/vinyl-bat-signal.jpg

The Bat-Signal is just under 12" long. I first cut out a black bat out of very thin vinyl and put it on a yellow spot light. I'm planning to use this in the background of the diorama.

I'm also planning to create some cut vinyl logos for custom figures. Stay tuned!


Paul , Everything to come with just amazes me more and more . Everything from the Laser Mego site to that Bat Logo . Wow ! You my friend seem to have no limits to your talents !

[HardyGirl]

Wow, that's really cool! Are you planning to add this feature to Laser Mego?

[pmwasson]

Wow, that's really cool! Are you planning to add this feature to Laser Mego?
I'm always open to suggestions and commissions.

[pmwasson]

I really am enjoying using the vinyl cutter. Today I made all the detail for the Flash.

http://www.lasermego.com/latest-news/morevinyl/dd-logo.jpg/flash-logo.jpg

I'm very happy with the arm bands and belt, but the chest emblem is still a work in progress. The emblem is made out of three layers: black, white, and yellow. Basically, I need to shrink the white part a little so the black outline shows up better.

I remember making a Flash before and cutting out the details was such a pain. Its great to have an automated tool.

And here is a Daredevil chest emblem I created.

http://www.lasermego.com/latest-news/morevinyl/dd-logo.jpg

It is about the same size as the Flash emblem above. The vinyl has a real nice glossy finish that I think looks much better than a paper emblem. Its hard to see the finish in the photo because I have some transparent transfer paper on top of the logo.

[JediJaida]

Those are nice!

What do you use as an adhesive agent?

[pmwasson]

The vinyl comes with an adhesive backing. Its used make signs and stuff. It sticks pretty good to the cloth outfits. The stuff I've made are like stickers that are already cut out.

[megozilla13]

I wish there was a place like that in New Jersey. What computer drawing program do you use to design the stickers?

mikej

[pmwasson]

I mostly use Inkscape. Its a free, open-source drawing program that is like Corel Draw.

[vulcan2074]

Thats Sweet looking. Your all about innovation :beaming1:
Sammy

[jackson5677]

pm sent.....

[fallensaviour]

Wow,simply fantastic!!!
There is so much you can now do.

[Raydeen1]

Your Flash looks great!

I've ben doing the same thing now for several years as I work in a sign shop.
I use adobe Illustrator and a plotter rip. :)

[ThatBatmanGuy]

That's how I make all of my vinly decals. Well that's how I used to do it: cut each color of vinly and build the layers. Some times I still have to do it that way. But 95% of my decals are printed on 6 year UV outdoor grade white vinly and then contour cut. I've been in the sign business for over 15 years. Some times I dream about this stuff.

If you need any vinyl tips; like the best place to purchase vinyl or which vinyls are the better grade to use and stuff, just drop me aline.

You say this is offered at the trade school? I clicked the link. That looks to be a fine school. I only see one thing missing from the courses: The business courses for each trade they offer. This answers a question a fellow sign maker and I have been asking each other for a couple years now. We've wondered where all of these little sign shop people have been coming from. We didn't know that it's taught at some trade schools. Here's one tip that they won't give you, don't quit your day job. The sign industry has taken a hit just like everything else. It's ups and downs are just like construction work: the winter/cold months are the slowest. I've worked for several different sign companies over the years. FastSigns is one of them. It's never easy even when you have good customers. Not trying to be a smartass, just telling the truth.

Like I said, if you need any tips, JLMK.

Bob

[JMC]

Do you have site?

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

I love how you keep coming up with fresh stuff, and I love your Flash's face...great paintjob.