ralais 0 Posted July 19, 2008 It has finally happened... and thanks to so many of you. I would first like to thank FiveStar who gave me the encouragement that no matter how complicated this is, I could get through it. Next I must thanks Firemalt whose humor got me through those very difficult times. Kenimes... my cutter wouldn't even be running right now if it wasn't for your amazing instructional skills. And JC... *wipes tear* You made me want to be the cutter I am today. Thank you to all those I didn't name, but you know who you are & you are great! And most off I have to thank that hepher in the decal store who couldn't make me the decal I wanted so I had to buy my own dern cutter to make it... and my mother for making me as determined as she is to have the guts to go all in on a cutter just to get one simple decal. Thank you... thank you! And the final product... A big ole' decal of me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralais 0 Posted July 19, 2008 Dang... my lips look jacked up! I'll half to touch that up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest crshirts Posted July 19, 2008 Congrats.........looks good. It's addicting! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RegisG 0 Posted July 19, 2008 Congrad's..... and you started with a graphic WOW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted July 19, 2008 you did well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralais 0 Posted July 19, 2008 Okay, here are the fixed lips (I just free-handed it with an x-acto knife). Better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted July 19, 2008 That looks excellent......GREAT JOB........I told you, you could do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swaneejuggalo 0 Posted July 19, 2008 Great work can't wait to see more of it in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ff-extreme 6 Posted July 19, 2008 Very Nice! and the work is good too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted July 19, 2008 Strong work!!! I know what you'll be doing for the rest of the weekend! Hope you have enough vinyl!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiboleGraphix 1 Posted July 19, 2008 Wow, that looks so cool! Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralais 0 Posted July 19, 2008 Since I don't have any transfer paper yet, what should I do with it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted July 19, 2008 Just sit it in a drawer or something. When you do get your tape, wipe it off with a towel or something to get the dust off the vinyl so the tape will stick to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralais 0 Posted July 19, 2008 I want to stick it on something sooooo badly. I feel like a little kid the night before xmas. What do I need to stick it on a shirt using an iron? I NEED to stick it somewhere. Need... Need... Need I tell you! Okay, okay... let me order this tape already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted July 19, 2008 Masking tape will work as an app tape... I did it when I first got my cutter, prior to ordering my app tape, but my first cut wasn't that big. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralais 0 Posted July 19, 2008 I didn't mean for it to be that big. I didn't understand / not pay attention to the scale on the sides on SignBlazer. Trial & Error... right?!? Well I guess I can make some little cuts tonight & go run out & buy some masking tape to use for the weekend. But umm... how do I use it? What do I need to do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted July 20, 2008 Go to YouTube and do different searches for vinyl, stickers, decals, application tape, signs, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralais 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Whoa there a lot of videos on there about vinyl. Where's your? I know you must of made a few vinyl flicks... vinyl porn. LOL... did I just say vinyl porn? I know I need sleep. I am officially losing it. I think this place is rubbing off on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted July 20, 2008 There's a lot that can be learned from all those videos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatDad 2 Posted July 20, 2008 There's a lot that can be learned from all those videos. thats what i tell my wife too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samtheitguy 0 Posted July 20, 2008 That looks fantastic. Whilst I wouldn't recommend it as it was a nightmare, I stuck my first large hand cut decal on without app tape, I had a friend help me peel the backing off the vinyl, and soaked the car so i had as much flexibility as possible. At least the beauty of having your own cutter is if things go wrong- you can always re-cut. Looks great though, well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfought 120 Posted July 20, 2008 that is awesome for your first cut (whispering: i think she's not telling the whole truth) keep up the good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralais 0 Posted July 20, 2008 I think I'm going to keep this one on the backing. I keep looking at it... and it's kinda big. Well, really big. Big isn't always better. @ jfought... Whuh? @ FATDAD... LOL!!! You really can learn a lot from those videos. Word of advice for newbies... do not look up the word "Vinyl" as a seach... unless you're into dominatrix (sp). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfought 120 Posted July 20, 2008 after that one all the others will be easy. ps just hit my 200th post. i think i need to get some work done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
