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Well after reading that thread I'm definately not going to make any logo stickers without permission! So say that I do manage to get permission from a company, and I get picked up for copyright infringement, I'll just be able to show them the writen permission and it'll all be fine? Do you know if an email would suffice for the permission or would I have to get a letter? I think I'll start off with creating unique designs for stickers anyway, as I can see it becoming pretty costly trying to get permission from companies to use their logos.. Thanks for your advice.

Yeah that's what I thought, although I've seen lots of sellers on eBay who I doubt have permission. So I just contact the company directly for permission do I? I have a hard time thinking they'd let me reproduce their logo at all though without getting me to pay some hefty cost. Hmmm..

Yeah I know I won't be able to make anything on the same level as what's shown on that website, but there's no way I can afford a £1000+ printer right now. With a £300 cutter I'd still be able to make simple logo stickers and maybe make some t-shirt transfers though, wouldn't I? That would be a good way to get to grips with the whole idea of cutting / printing and could also help make some money towards a printer later on. Just stuff like the decals below would be possible with a vinyl cutter wouldn't they?

Wouldn't I get good results with a cutter such as this? http://www.signwizard.co.uk/used-vinyl-cutters/ex-demo-teneth-kuco-740l-laser

Well, if the cheapest option for a vinyl printing machine is in the $1000's, then I'm sure I could make do with using a vinyl cutter to get started with. Providing the vinyl will durable enough for outdoor use. Would I need to laminate it once it's cut out?

Haha, no. This is what I mean by 'bikes'.

Sorry, but what's the full name for the 'SC' cutter so I can search it up? Oh and at the moment I'm just looking to start selling on eBay, maybe opening up a website sometime down the line. Luckily I have a good amount of experience with Photoshop, so designing shouldn't be an issue. Here's an example of the kind of decals I'd like to be cutting. http://www.slikgraphics.com/ And another question, when you're using logos I assume you'd need permision from the owner? Thanks

So you're saying a machine that cuts out just one colour of vinyl would be the best starting method? What is the actual name for a machine that does that so I can start looking into them? And thanks for your reply.

Hey all. I'd like to start up a small sticker business selling vinyl stickers / decals for bikes. The stickers would need to be in full colour and able to withstand outdoor use. I only have around £500 to start with though, so I don't know where to look to find decent equipment at that price. I've seen the Roland BN-20 which looks like a good one to save up for, but at the moment I don't have the funds to afford it. So yeah, any information regarding which printer / cutter / material I should look at would be very appreciated. Cheers!