colej 0 Posted December 20, 2010 Hi all, I'm new to this and been making a few decals on white vinyl and found it very difficult to see the cut lines to weed. I had a piece of ash fall from a cigarette onto the vinyl and as I was wiping it away found it made the lines stand out easier for me to see where to weed. So now I just stick the tip of my finger into the ashtray and gently wipe it across the entire pattern to make the lines stand out and now I can weed without needing a bright light and magnifying lens. I don't see that it leaves the edges dirty or fouled in any way, just as clean as without. I even tried a bit of dust from the table and that works just as well. Hope this tip helps someone with eyes as poor as mine see the lines better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted December 20, 2010 I have read black pepper also works on white & flour works on dark colors . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted December 20, 2010 or blue chalk line chalk in a sock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted December 20, 2010 The chalk line powder does sound like it would be the best . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Lewis 6 Posted December 20, 2010 number 1 on the chalk line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
locknload1 17 Posted December 20, 2010 I HATE WEEDING WHITE! Thanks for the tip, even if it did leave the edges dirty I'd try it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted December 21, 2010 or blue chalk line chalk in a sock chalk powder in a sock is so easy! And cheap. The sock is what makes it convenient. Just rub the sock across the vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colej 0 Posted December 21, 2010 My wife likes my new technique because I'm dusting the furniture as I go (grin) My monitor has never been cleaner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcart 11 Posted December 21, 2010 Great ideas. Never thought about this but it will sure make it easier for these old eyes....Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prototype66 20 Posted December 21, 2010 wow good call. Does it leave any blue on the edges ir is it too little to notice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gozo 4 Posted December 27, 2010 Talcum powder is just as good as chalk. Forget the pepper unless you want to sneeze the decal away. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeBlow 5 Posted December 27, 2010 I recommend glasses :D Joe 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lost1 1 Posted January 21, 2011 Try ORACAL white, they give it a blue liner for easier weeding. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XLII-Guy 8 Posted January 21, 2011 Try ORACAL white, they give it a blue liner for easier weeding. FDC has a blue backed white vinyl as well. Crystal White is what they call it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted January 21, 2011 Try ORACAL white, they give it a blue liner for easier weeding. FDC has a blue backed white vinyl as well. Crystal White is what they call it. so does General Formulations vinyl, have the blue liner, also named Shinerite, and other vinyl suppliers put their own name on it for their house brand. EarlMich calls it EMC 501 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NukleoN 34 Posted February 24, 2011 I've never had an issue with white, but yeah I use Oracal 651. I also use decent lighting when weeding complex jobs and just take my time with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites