JesterTech 0 Posted December 17, 2010 I have White Oracal 651 and I am going to be putting it onto a black banner. This is my first time doing a banner its 22" by 8' any advice I can get would be greatly appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deth502 39 Posted December 17, 2010 dont forget to bring a towel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JesterTech 0 Posted December 17, 2010 what would the towel be for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Apply it just like you would to any other substrate. Don't forget to clean the banner and you'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted December 17, 2010 If this is your first banner,and you try it the way the video shows..you're likely to have one messed up banner. It's not as easy as they make it look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JesterTech 0 Posted December 18, 2010 I kinda figured it wouldn't be a walk in the park that's why I figured I would ask around to a bunch of professionals for tips on how to do a banner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted December 18, 2010 I still do them wet. Especially if there are large letters. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted December 18, 2010 I still do them wet. Especially if there are large letters. Jay EXCELLENT advice for a beginner.Also, one line at a time,and nothing wider than your two hands can comfortably handle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxanneupnorth 106 Posted December 18, 2010 Now that you mention it, I do not do them exactly like the video. - I use my home tape holder to apply my application tape. Tape is about 2" longer than cut vinyl on each end. - Then I set it on my home made speed press so tape hangs over pipes at both ends and tacks in place. This basically keeps the application tape handy while waiting to apply and is like having a couple extra hands. I have various size pipe so home made speed press is just the right size. - I remove the backing paper. - I clean my banner and use application fluid. - Then I hover my vinyl/tape over my banner. - I start in the middle and work my way to one end. As the application tape becomes tight you can lift and re-stick it to the pipe as needed and continue on. - Then you work the other direction. I try to salvage application tape when I can but not an exact science. So I mostly do not re-use it. I may need to use different tape so I get better at reusing it. I use high tack tape and I might have better results with medium tack tape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JesterTech 0 Posted December 18, 2010 any directions on how to make this speed press? I have until January 10th or so to make this banner but I wanna get it right the first time so that they come back as it is for a production company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxanneupnorth 106 Posted December 18, 2010 http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php/topic,28003.0.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john! 1 Posted December 19, 2010 You can apply vinyl to a banner wet also, Alot say not too but i have and it works like a charm just in case you need that extra cushion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollinJ 3 Posted December 31, 2010 MAke sure you pull the banner nice and tight, my first one came out perfect because it was stretched nice and tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JesterTech 0 Posted December 31, 2010 I have a 22" x 8' banner unfortunately my table is 29 13/16" x 6' so I am probably going to end up doing it on the kitchen floor or some other place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewToSigns 0 Posted January 16, 2011 I know is sounds funny but I found when your starting out doing vinyl graphics at your house and you dont have a table big enough use a hallway WALL. Hang it level, make sure its tight, and go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites