randalle 50 Posted September 22, 2015 Curious if anyone has done an American flag with vinyl. I'm looking to do a couple flags with Oracal 751 and have a red choice I like.... but I'm up in the air on the Blue. I was thinking 537 / Deep blue. This is going on white max metal. Anyone got any inside info on a good shade of blue that would work great in this application? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted September 22, 2015 These are the official colors if you want it the right way: Old Glory Blue Pantone: 282C, RGB: 0, 33, 71 CMYK: 100, 87, 37, 51 Old Glory Red Pantone: 193C, RGB: 187, 19, 62 CMYK: 8, 100, 77, 1 White RGB: 255, 255, 255 CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 0 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randalle 50 Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks Tyler! I ordered King Blue, it seems very, very close. If it isn't, I'll take it back and keep looking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,194 Posted September 22, 2015 King Blue vs Old Glory seems a little ironic if you ask me. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted September 22, 2015 I don't think it'll really matter. The official colors are kind of dull, and I like brighter. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,194 Posted September 22, 2015 I don't think it'll really matter. The official colors are kind of dull, and I like brighter. I'm in agreement with you on that. I don't think they had the colors available like we do now or it would have been a little brighter IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted September 22, 2015 I prefer cobalt blue myself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted September 22, 2015 dang and all I was usin was roland cyan, magenta, yellow and black 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,194 Posted September 22, 2015 dang and all I was usin was roland cyan, magenta, yellow and black That's a sweet looking layout Scott! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted September 22, 2015 pretty sure I purchased that one so can't take credit there - just print it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 759 Posted September 22, 2015 Curious if anyone has done an American flag with vinyl. I'm looking to do a couple flags with Oracal 751 and have a red choice I like.... but I'm up in the air on the Blue. I was thinking 537 / Deep blue. This is going on white max metal. Anyone got any inside info on a good shade of blue that would work great in this application? Well you can really use any shade of blue and red that you like, personally I prefer a royal blue shade vs dark blue, as for the red I like a somewhat bright red... You can use google images for American flags and you will find images of flags that are all sorts of shades so really just do what you prefer, especially if you are making them for yourself. https://www.google.com/search?q=american+flag&biw=1600&bih=770&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIjabf4NuLyAIVzHuSCh3GnwFT&dpr=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted September 23, 2015 This is America. You can choose any color of blue that you want! Color is all in your head anyway. The square on the bottom is the exact same color as the square on the top. Hold something up so that it covers the middle part were they meet and see for yourself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomk 19 Posted September 23, 2015 dang and all I was usin was roland cyan, magenta, yellow and black That done on your new sp-300i?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted September 23, 2015 the sp300v that is for sale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomk 19 Posted September 23, 2015 the sp300v that is for sale I'm blown away by the quality. My Gerber thermal could never produce that quality, not sure if the newer FX or Summa DC5's could but that is just awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted September 23, 2015 Tomk I have bought from Scott in the past and everything he has printed for me looked that good 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomk 19 Posted September 23, 2015 Tomk I have bought from Scott in the past and everything he has printed for me looked that good Sure looks like it. I was on the fence of buying a new summa thermal or roland inkjet, I think seeing the image from Scott made up my mind! Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted September 23, 2015 Ask Scott if he has a picture of his autism stickers. You can really see how the solid colors pop which in my experience that is where a good printer shines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomk 19 Posted September 23, 2015 Sure looks like it. I was on the fence of buying a new summa thermal or roland inkjet, I think seeing the image from Scott made up my mind! Tom Headed to the local Roland dealer on Friday to look at the VS-300i. That's the sound of my bank account being emptied out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted September 23, 2015 I know the feeling and I buy used lol - still hurts. on the foil printers how do they handle the gradient shading? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted September 23, 2015 Ask Scott if he has a picture of his autism stickers. You can really see how the solid colors pop which in my experience that is where a good printer shines. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
