Linda1 15 Posted December 23, 2009 I have the cricut which is a small cutter that uses a mat. This limits your length to 23.5 inches. My daughter asked me to figure out a way to cut a tribal art design for her husbands truck. I was able to make it 69 inches in 4 sections with each section having a slight overlap. My question is should it be applied with the overlap or should we butt the joints? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted December 23, 2009 I like the overlap . That way when the vinyl shrinks , there is no airgap . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 5 Posted December 23, 2009 Linda1, do you use oracal 631 matte vinyl on you cricut of is it to thick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Signs and Designs 17 Posted December 23, 2009 over lapped toward the back of the truck you will be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted December 23, 2009 I like the overlap . That way when the vinyl shrinks , there is no airgap . I agree with Roger. over lapped toward the back of the truck you will be fine Apply at the back of the truck first them move forward will do this. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linda1 15 Posted December 23, 2009 Thanks for the advice. I'll overlap it towards the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linda1 15 Posted December 23, 2009 Linda1, do you use oracal 631 matte vinyl on you cricut of is it to thick? Yes, I use the oracal 631 for wall art and 651 for outdoor items. The Oracal 631 is the same vinyl that cricut sells at an inflated price. I buy mine from USCutter in the 24"x 10 yard rolls. I cut off 12 inch sections and they fit the 12x24 mat. Much cheaper than then getting it from cricut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 5 Posted December 23, 2009 Thanks for the info! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
