fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 24, 2015 No....some guys showed pics of them putting them on their sail, but they didn't know what vinyl the shop gave them and when asked, the shop wouldn't tell them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted April 24, 2015 If they self installed then it's something that doesn't need a heat press or they used a hand iron (not a good idea) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 25, 2015 Ok...the information I found out, is that people use "Insginia Cloth" and the local supplier sells it for $25/yard ( I think she said 54" wide). Anyone here of this stuff? and how to cut it on the Grapghtec? Of course I"ll do some searching first, but would be nice if anyone here has some REAL experience with it !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted April 25, 2015 <crickets chirping> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 25, 2015 <crickets chirping> lmao...I know...I know.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted April 25, 2015 Buy some of that insignia cloth and get 'er done! You'll be the one answering the questions from there on out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted April 25, 2015 A few that I found. http://www.sailrite.com/Insignia#!Insignia http://www.seattlefabrics.com/insignia_cloth_colors.html http://www.bainbridgeint.com/Categories.aspx?Item=Y306 http://www.sailmakerssupply.com/product/insignia-cloth/sailcloth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 25, 2015 FREE SHIPPING !!!!!!!....."excludes Hawaii and Alaska...." where have I heard THAT before As usual, SKEETER: 4,879 FH: 0 Now....see if you can find how to cut it with my Graphtec !!! This is what I've been searching for ...no results yet....still trying ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted April 25, 2015 do a test run... like anything else..... The video that I watched, they just used scissors, to cut out the logo..and smoothed it on the sail with her hand....Looked pretty easy.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 25, 2015 hehehe...I watched the same one, with the big C. THANKS SKEETER !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 25, 2015 Buy some of that insignia cloth and get 'er done! You'll be the one answering the questions from there on out. Looked and read a BUNCH on the websites...All use insignia cloth, but no designs other than the BIIIG ones you can cut with a pair of scissors. My friend's sail had an intricate design compared to these on the web!! I was just wondering if it could be cut on a cutter like ours... I have a suspicion they used regular vinyl like 651. I'll be doing more research in the next few weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted April 25, 2015 I think you better concentrate on cutting some vinyl first since we can actually help you if you need it. Then when you give the other a try you'll have a better idea if something isn't going right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 26, 2015 I think you better concentrate on cutting some vinyl first since we can actually help you if you need it. Then when you give the other a try you'll have a better idea if something isn't going right. AGREE 100 % Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 27, 2015 Ok...FINALLY went through all the videos one last time...1st test cut (through the machine) had a few hiccups, then it worked, 2nd and 3rd came out PERFECT !!! One thing that was perfect thanks to SKEETER and the videos...was the blade depth !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 27, 2015 2nd TEST CUT 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 27, 2015 3rd Test...Now I'm going to bed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted April 27, 2015 I saw that decal and LOL, this morning....Thanks Bert 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 27, 2015 Ok...now....I made up simple words in Inscape and saved it as an SVG file like you see above, but when I opened up Graphtec Studio, I couldn't figure out how to import it, so I had to re-do it in GS. I also tried to use GS to grab a picture from my computer in "My Pictures" that is usually a JPEG. Still, GS can't find it....Is there a plug-in or something I need to do so that Graphtec Studio (GS) can find my pictures? or is this just something it doesn't do....I've seen the word "DONGLE" or something like that...is that a plug-in?? Any plug-ins I need, PLEASE tell me step-by-step how to do it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks, FH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted April 28, 2015 I don't Graphtec software......Dongle is a USB password security for software...As in the Software like Flexistarter 10 will not work without the USB dongle. Looks like a thumb flash drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 28, 2015 Sorry for sounding ignorant about this, but I already warned you How do I get the Dongle or thumb flash drive so that the Graphtec Studio will accept what I design in Inkscape? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted April 28, 2015 You asked what a dongle was. I explained what a dongle was. but it has nothing to do with Graphtec Software.... I don't know anything about Graphtec Studio,,Does it accept .eps files? If so save the inkscape.org files as.eps. You can also use the FREE Signblazer to design and cut with your Graphtec.. Many do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 28, 2015 Hmmm...forgot about the signblazer...all the stuff I read and videos I've watched....blurry now.... Thanks for the reminder about signblazer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted April 28, 2015 Hmmm...forgot about the signblazer...all the stuff I read and videos I've watched....blurry now.... Thanks for the reminder about signblazer Cutter command for Signblazer is HP-GL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted April 28, 2015 OH CRAP!!! THANKS FOR THE REMINDER ABOUT THAT TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites