aries58 0 Posted February 23, 2009 Looks like I might as well hang this craft project up.I can get nothing to do what it is suppose to do.I am trying to get this In memory of decal done and either it is missing something or i can weed it.I tried weeding 2 cuts and they both are in trash.WTF am I doin wrong.I am ready to toss everything out the window and down the mountains and sit and watch how far it rolls..Here is what I am trying to doposting jpg of what i am trying to achieve ...with John 1921 - 2008 Dollie 1924 - 2001 in this design.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James605 7 Posted February 23, 2009 what part are you having trouble with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted February 23, 2009 Post the .eps file. That should be a very easy decal to do. How big are you making it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aries58 0 Posted February 23, 2009 Post the .eps file. That should be a very easy decal to do. How big are you making it? I don't have it in eps.I import to sb monochrome then vector I add my text to it in sb and cut it 4x6 and i can't get text to weed i lose all text when weeding.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted February 23, 2009 In Sign Blazer either save as .eps or export as .eps I don't have Sign Blazer so I can't open a .sb file. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aries58 0 Posted February 23, 2009 what part are you having trouble with? Can you make that one cuttable with the info i posted? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlzimmerman 11 Posted February 23, 2009 Also if you are having that much trouble weeding, you may need to adjust a little more pressure or the blade out a tiny bit, it sounds as if you are not getting the cut all the way through or something. When weeding, peel the vinyl back over itself at a steep angle, go slowly and if you see any corners start to lift you can use a tweesers or xacto knife to press it back down and continue going. I have been frustrated to...I nkow its difficult but KEEP AT IT, you will get it working! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aries58 0 Posted February 23, 2009 Also if you are having that much trouble weeding, you may need to adjust a little more pressure or the blade out a tiny bit, it sounds as if you are not getting the cut all the way through or something. When weeding, peel the vinyl back over itself at a steep angle, go slowly and if you see any corners start to lift you can use a tweesers or xacto knife to press it back down and continue going. I have been frustrated to...I nkow its difficult but KEEP AT IT, you will get it working! The cutting seems to be ok,its the small text i can't get it to weed right.I lose all text when i weed it,i even cut the text in sectios to try weeding still lost text. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Peabody 0 Posted February 23, 2009 In Sign Blazer either save as .eps or export as .eps I don't have Sign Blazer so I can't open a .sb file. Try and export it as stated above, I'll do my best to get you something usable. It takes practice and small text can be the most difficult thing to weed. Try to make the text bigger and work your way down to a smaller size a step at a time. Change the type of font to something more user friendly. I know it can be frustrating, I've wasted a lot of vinyl when I first tried (I don't think there isn't anyone on here who hasn't). When I really got frustrated I walked away for a while, then came back with a fresh attitude and tried again. You can do this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aries58 0 Posted February 23, 2009 In Sign Blazer either save as .eps or export as .eps I don't have Sign Blazer so I can't open a .sb file. Try and export it as stated above, I'll do my best to get you something usable. It takes practice and small text can be the most difficult thing to weed. Try to make the text bigger and work your way down to a smaller size a step at a time. Change the type of font to something more user friendly. I know it can be frustrating, I've wasted a lot of vinyl when I first tried (I don't think there isn't anyone on here who hasn't). When I really got frustrated I walked away for a while, then came back with a fresh attitude and tried again. You can do this. I like the text in jpg post above.Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aries58 0 Posted February 23, 2009 Looks like I might as well hang this craft project up.I can get nothing to do what it is suppose to do.I am trying to get this In memory of decal done and either it is missing something or i can weed it.I tried weeding 2 cuts and they both are in trash.WTF am I doin wrong.I am ready to toss everything out the window and down the mountains and sit and watch how far it rolls..Here is what I am trying to doposting jpg of what i am trying to achieve ...with John 1921 - 2008 Dollie 1924 - 2001 in this design.. I SAVE THE FILE OF WHAT I WANTED TO EPS IMPORTED IT TO SB,ADDED TEXT CUT AND ALL WAS IN THE EPS BUT MY TEXT.i THOUGHT WHEN I ADD TEXT IN SB IT IS AUTO EPS?I SAVE IT AND HERE IT IS POSTEDmyeps.EPS myeps.EPS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Peabody 0 Posted February 23, 2009 Sent you a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aries58 0 Posted February 23, 2009 Sent you a PM. tHANKS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Peabody 0 Posted February 23, 2009 You're welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aries58 0 Posted February 24, 2009 You're welcome I never got the email?resend please.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budsoda 3 Posted February 24, 2009 I have a question for you aries58.. What vinyl are you using..? I had a big job one time and it had a lot of small text (less then 1/2 tall) and i use some generic vinyl.. (NEVER AGAIN) and it did the same thing you are talking about.. so I got oracal 651 and had no problems..with the small text.. plus oracal has the best adhesive in the market and i like the backing paper... it's all about the vinyl.... just my 2 cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aries58 0 Posted February 24, 2009 I have a question for you aries58.. What vinyl are you using..? I had a big job one time and it had a lot of small text (less then 1/2 tall) and i use some generic vinyl.. (NEVER AGAIN) and it did the same thing you are talking about.. so I got oracal 651 and had no problems..with the small text.. plus oracal has the best adhesive in the market and i like the backing paper... it's all about the vinyl.... just my 2 cents oracle 651 from signblazer.My problem is vectroizing,weeding cutting is fine..Thanks for reply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budsoda 3 Posted February 24, 2009 no problem.. if you still need help with this let me know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aries58 0 Posted February 24, 2009 no problem.. if you still need help with this let me know... Yes need help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted February 24, 2009 Aries... I would strong suggest using Inkscape or any other program to vectorize image instead of SignBlazer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aries58 0 Posted February 24, 2009 Aries... I would strong suggest using Inkscape or any other program to vectorize image instead of SignBlazer. I do use inkscape,but what i am having problems with is how to remove text from a vector or jpg and add my text and keep it vector? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted February 24, 2009 If you need to delete text, try using the node edit tool in Inkscape.., I'd suggest adding the font to your image in SignBlazer, and it will already be "vectorized"(so to speak), and ready to cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Peabody 0 Posted February 24, 2009 I never got the email?resend please.. You must have gotten it - You sent me a reply.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted February 24, 2009 I have a question for you aries58.. What vinyl are you using..? I had a big job one time and it had a lot of small text (less then 1/2 tall) and i use some generic vinyl.. (NEVER AGAIN) and it did the same thing you are talking about.. so I got oracal 651 and had no problems..with the small text.. plus oracal has the best adhesive in the market and i like the backing paper... it's all about the vinyl.... just my 2 cents oracle 651 from signblazer.My problem is vectroizing,weeding cutting is fine..Thanks for reply Oracal 651 from SignBlazer ..now that is funny , I don't care who you are ... I'm guesing she meant S**twharehouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FBRsportmod68 109 Posted March 1, 2009 makes you wanna question her tagline huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
