Registration / Alignment marks - Help

[b_rad 0]

So I want to make a two color decal by overlaying a different color vinyl over the top of another color. I am a novice user of Adobe Illustrator CS2 and Signcut. I have figured out how to make the background larger than the fore font/picture. The part I dont know how to do is the registration/alignment marks so I can align them after I cut everything out.  Do you make these in AI or in the signcut? If in AI, how do you do it? I tried making two layers. The first layer I was able to make a circle, then in layer two I tried to make a box, but I could not draw anything, got the big X. 

:bang:

If someone has an example, please send it.

R/b_rad

[Guest Terry]

I myself never use reg marks, I just lay the first color on then spray it for my next color so it does not stick right away, never had a problem. Not much help if your trying to apply them both on one backing to sell, but simple if your applying them yourself to the car or whatever.

[b_rad 0]

Firemalt, Thanks for the instructions. It worked.  :thanks:

[lizmark 0]

I'm new at this and do not understand what you mean re registration marks.  I watched the video and it was helpful but I did not understand your cut and paste answer.  I want to do the 2 color/layer. I read the instructions on registration marks and they appear to only work if you are printing.

[Jerry Bonham 1]

When you want to make a multicolored vinyl image then each color has to be cut separately.

Then each layer or color is applied separately.

To line up all these different colors; registration marks common to all colors are lined up during application.

After the last layer is done then you remove all these rego marks.

Simple!!

Jerry from SignBlazer.

[lizmark 0]

But how do I create the registration marks on signblazer?

[Guest Terry]

Thats a nice quick little video. Did you make it?

[Benr98 40]

Thanks for that video...that helps ALOT. 

Jenny  :you rock:

[JoeCamaro 11]

just simply draw two circles  or squares  just above or below the image, one on each side of the image.

I would recommend square as circles will fit no matther in what anglw you have it. With a square there are only 4 waya to fit it and of course you will be able to know when it is right and when it is not.

Joe

[Guest Terry]

yup I agree, square, triangle or diamond.

[lizmark 0]

I finally got it!!  My first two color, no overlap. I used circles but agree that squares would work better. PS this is a boat name.

[kenimes 42]

[Buggage Bob 0]

OK I thought I new a little about computers but since I started doing vinyl work I realize I don

[hitman222 0]

Iv read alot about spaying it down for two color does it take the glue off ? does it stick the same ive read water,dishsoap and alcohol or is it best to buy solution. thanks great site here.

[polarkiss 1]

What about 3 color layering: For example red, yellow, blue

You would have an outer square, then an inner circle, then what??? Another square?

[JoeCamaro 11]

I would not use circles, remember, anyway you put a circle it will fit and be ok. With circles you will still have the chance to not align well. It is better with 3 squares.

Joe

[polarkiss 1]

OK so 3 nested squared would be easy.

This is so weird to deal with when you are used to using

to line things up!