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  1. digitalgraffiti

    Help Identifying this Font

    Thanks Mike. I appreciate your help.
  2. digitalgraffiti

    Help Identifying this Font

    I would appreciate any help with the ID of this font. I know I know it but for the life of me cant identify it. Thanks
  3. Though I use Oracal 631 removable vinyl all the time, I am looking for another brand that might have some other colors. Even with the new colors oracal released, they do not have a color I need specific for a certain job. Thanks in advance.
  4. digitalgraffiti

    Trying the print on vinyl thing

    You have to match the vinyl to the type of Ink your printer uses. Oracal 3951 is meant for Solvent inks not Aqueous inks.
  5. digitalgraffiti

    Need help on large printing job

    I would not try to use any adhesive on these if you are going to apply it to the ceiling tiles. Best bet like I mentioned earlier is to apply any adhesive material to another substrate like foamcore (actually gator board would be better since the foamcore might eventually sag). If you try to apply adhesive vinyl to the ceiling tiles IT WILL FAIL. If the client is willing to spend the money to do this job, spending a little more to do it right should not be problem. It might look great for 6 months to a year but if he is spending the money needed to produce this, he is not going to be happy if it only last a year or even two. Talk him into doing something that will last and that he can really be proud of. If is done and it fails it will only make you look bad. I would not reject the idea of using a canvas or fabric. In addition to looking more natural than vinyl it will also help with soundproofing. There are even adhesive fabrics that are used as wallpaper with assortments of textured surfaces. Again I would not apply it to the ceiling tile though. I use fabrics and canvas a lot and have never had a client disappointed with it. I have a couple artist and photographer clients that send me a lot of work to do, all for pieces that are on display for art shows, restaurants, bars, and the like. That is not a lot different than what you are trying to do here. The fabrics and canvas are more expensive than the vinyl but I guarantee the client will be much happier with it. I'd be happy to work you up a price to do it for you so you can make a decent profit also.
  6. digitalgraffiti

    Need help on large printing job

    Sure it's possible but I'm not sure vinyl is the way to go with it. Were you planning on using an adhesive print vinyl? I do not think the vinyl would stick real well to the ceiling tiles, at least long term. I would suggest having them try printing by flatbed printer directly onto the tiles or printing onto another substrate like a foamcore and then placing them in the ceiling tiles frames. What might be cool also is to have them printed onto a canvas or fabric and them stretched to go around the ceiling tile or other substrate. Use a thin banner tape to prevent it from sagging. Also either way it is done, make sure it gets a matte finish laminate to protect them (use liquid laminate on the fabric or canvas). With the detail of the original, I would definitely get a full size scan done or photo'ed by a professional photographer with a quality hi res camera with scan back on it, either way by someone who professionally does artwork reproduction. If you are actually looking for someone to do these, we can talk. Send me a message
  7. digitalgraffiti

    American Idol font

    Does anyone know what the American Idol logo font is and where it might be found. Appreciate your help.
  8. digitalgraffiti

    Damn near impossible

    I found an old light table that I use, really helps you see through the layers. Still use the front window of my shop for stuff to big for the light table. This is of course using a register mark also.
  9. digitalgraffiti

    Applying Vinyl on Pop-Up Canopy

    I have used the Fabricate material from Creative banner on several tents and it works great, The stuff is a very tacky adhesive (it will practically stick to air!). You have to make sure that use consistent heat and try to work the Fabricate material into the tent material with a brush like a rivet brush. Also when cutting it use a 60 degree BRAND NEW blade.
  10. digitalgraffiti

    storing scrap vinyl...

    I was lucky to find 4 set of large (40"wide) flat files at an auction a couple years ago and that has become my storage system for pieces that fit. Keep them safe that way. Surprised how many small pieces I end up using.
  11. digitalgraffiti

    Epson 1900 Printer

    I have an Epson R2400 and it is a great printer for photographic work and the size is good also @ 13" wide. Although it is a great printer, it is not really meant for doing banners and long term outdoor work. Yes it can be done, but the inks are not as durable as a solvent or eco-solvent inks. Yes using frog juice or a heat laminate will help protect it. I also have a Roland VersaCamm 54" and is is great Long term outdoor use on unlimited types of material but each printer has it's use and if you get the Epson thinking you can do anything on it, you might come away disappointed if your use is going to for outdoor type stuff. I do not believe Epson even sells any kind of banner type material but Aqueous materials can be bought through other suppliers, good luck finding 13" wide material though.
  12. digitalgraffiti

    48" Transfer Tape Dispenser - $15 DIY

    Good Ideas, beats the rack I made
  13. digitalgraffiti

    Long term banner material?

    they can also be done using thinner material and stitching them back to back but of course uses a lot more material. To clarify my previous post "Of course them stitched with a pocket on the top and bottom and down the sides and the stitches were re-enforced with a nylon strap." there is no pocket on the sides but the nylon strap goes across the top and bottom where the stitch is by also on the side on the inside of the pockets so that the bracket post do not wear the vinyl out and cause it to tear. Stitching it is important. Do not depend on tape. I get a local upholstery shop to do all my stitching me. Put the grommets in after it is stitched and into the inside of the pocket so that the grommet is installed into the nylon. Make sure when setting it up you leave enough room for the pocket with the grommet so that the post will still have enough room to slide into the pocket. I usually make a 4.5" fold over area which give enough for the 3" pocket and 1 1/2" for the nylon and stitching (make sure the stitching goes over the edge of of where the fold over edge meets the banner itself and make sure it is at least a double stitch everywhere)
  14. digitalgraffiti

    Quickbooks help needed with shipping and postage

    I have mine set up to an Item "Shipping & Handling" which is linked to an Income Account account. That way when I invoice the charge, I add my markup as a line item. I then enter my expenses by "Banking>Write Check" and enter the cost into the Expenses Tab to and Expense Account named Shipping and Handling. Works for me. You could also set it up so that it is directly billable so it will automatically show up in the invoice and can then add a markup (by having a markup column -either printable or non printable - and add your mark up there) but I do not do it that way. It is listed as and Income in your items because that is where you are compiling your invoice from so whatever you charge is considered income (gross). By entering what the shipping cost you into an Expense Account it tracks that as the expense. The difference of course would be profit or net.
  15. digitalgraffiti

    Politics in the forums

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