DNA_Vinyl 262 Posted July 13, 2015 When designing a decal for a tapered object…let’s say for wine glass. How does one take that into account? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted July 13, 2015 The above pictured wine glass is not just tapered, those are (complex) compound curves. There are mathematical formulas and measuring techniques to get a flat decal to fit somewhat but, Those formulas are above my pay grade. You're likely gonna need the conformability that a cast vinyl like Oracal 751 offers but, the shape/design of the decal will make a huge difference as to the difficulty and result. All that said, Trial & Error will undoubtedly, be a necessity. Here's a link to a template making page that may be assistance with future odd projects. http://www.templatemaker.nl/ (for actual "tapered" objects, have a look at the "Truncated Cone" Template maker.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DNA_Vinyl 262 Posted July 13, 2015 I meant curved not tapered.. interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 13, 2015 It requires 2 things: 1. Trial and 2: Error. I just did one today with the firefighters cross and it was no fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Decals 621 Posted July 13, 2015 HUH ? spammer anyone ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted July 13, 2015 I ask a girl I know, (math teacher at the tech school), about a reasonably friendly formula for doing tapers. Long story short, her reasonably friendly prices for her crafty business signs, and stuff, are going to be as F'ed up, as her tapers formula. Go with Jay's trial, and error. I use the 'envelope tool' in Corel, you can get kinda close with it, after several tries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted July 13, 2015 WTF? That looks like some kind of virus shit? Hope no body clicks on it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Decals 621 Posted July 13, 2015 WTF? That looks like some kind of virus shit? ya knucklehead,.. i translated most and its not good lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Primal Decals 621 Posted July 13, 2015 Jaybird can you get rid of this quack? This guy just joined the forum site today.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 13, 2015 I missed the fun Scott or John got em. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted July 14, 2015 A good way is to cut a piece of paper to fit (several tries sometimes) then scan that in and you will have a template. I have done the measure trick with a cloth tape around each radius and then build a box with that length of sides and try to add the right amount of curve but it's different for just about everything so in the end that paper template weeks the fastest and most accurate. Still a pain to actually apply and get it straight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
