TimnAng 56 Posted June 25, 2013 Not very happy with the placement of the graduation cap on the banner... Next time I would make it slightly smaller and change the angle. It was a last minute request, and something I did for free (ouch!) for a long time friend's daughter, who's like family to us. (They did offer to pay, but I declined) We'll be removing the vinyl and re-using the banner, so we're really only out the cost of the vinyl, and the time of course. We've already had a request to make one for another grad, after they saw this one... so that's a bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted June 25, 2013 Know how it is to do stuff really cheap for family... Looks Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted June 25, 2013 We'll be removing the vinyl and re-using the banner What type of vinyl did you use, and how difficult is it to remove from the banner? I've been bouncing an idea around inside my head for while (there is plenty of room in there, after all) but wasn't sure how easy it was going to be to remove vinyl from a banner and didn't have any cheap banners I could waste testing it out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted June 25, 2013 Looks nice Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimnAng 56 Posted June 25, 2013 I used the Oracal 651... I haven't removed all of the vinyl yet, but did remove a letter to see if it was going to be a plausible idea, and it seemed to work out just fine. I imagine adding a little heat to the process would make the removal even easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted June 25, 2013 What type of vinyl did you use, and how difficult is it to remove from the banner? I've been bouncing an idea around inside my head for while (there is plenty of room in there, after all) but wasn't sure how easy it was going to be to remove vinyl from a banner and didn't have any cheap banners I could waste testing it out... You thinking about rental type setup OW? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signyouup 178 Posted June 25, 2013 I saw someone was doing the rental thing and using Oracal 631. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted June 25, 2013 Where I used to live there was a local company called Yard Cards that put up framed banners in people's yards - they were pre-decorated with things like "Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's 40!" and "Congratulations on Graduation" or "Good Luck in the Big Game" and then names or other personalizations were added . They took care of delivery and pickup, and I've thought about doing something similar where I live now, but wasn't sure how easy it would be to un-personalize when they were done. I had thought about using Oracal 631 for the temporary lettering as they stay outside usually less than 72 hours and I know it is easy to remove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted June 25, 2013 I have a few zen banners with wrinkles I could sell ya if ya wanted to play with them 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveofwizzard 104 Posted June 25, 2013 How long was the 651 on the banner before you removed it? I think it might get worse after the adhesive sets in. I have used 631 on a banner before. Guy wanted something real cheap for a temporary banner. Don't know how long he had it up so I can't tell you the life but it installed nice and looked great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimnAng 56 Posted June 26, 2013 The one letter I took off, was only on for 24-48 hours. I haven't taken the others off yet... I'll let ya know how it goes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted June 26, 2013 I've pulled dates on banners after a year w/o issues. Done with both 651 and Avery and came off with just a little cleanup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kburk 2 Posted June 27, 2013 Looks good! I have removed lettering and graphics for my sons soccer team they changed the name 3 years in a row!! I used a heat gun just to heat the vinyl a little, just to make is warm then we have a picking party! After its removed just a mild cleaner. Don't go to hot you don't want to wreck the banner material. I like the idea of a rental Share this post Link to post Share on other sites