Discuss the different methods of adding some bling to your designs. Rhinestone and rhinestud transfers, templates, equipment, software and supplies are inlcuded in this forum.
about a year ago I was fussing about the same thing...told Yolanda from Stahls ID Direct (At Long Beach '08) that the GX 24 would not cut right..she used a flock blade I think...but cut the circles just right...so I would see about the 'flock blade'...at the time I had sold my GX24 so I never tried it..but it sure seemed to work..also you should be using at least a 60 degree blade if not the flock one...set the offset to at least 55
I use my air compressor to weed all my rhinestone templates. I remove the backing material then i just stick the edges to one of my panning trays and i hit the template with little bursts of air, works like a charm!! Your template must be cut cleanly. What settings are you using on your gx24 with what software?
Hey LG, what exact settings are you using, and what software to make the templates? I was considering R ware but wanted more feed back. Ive heard both, good and bad about this software.
I haven't really settled on the perfect set yet - but here's the ballpark I'm working in.
60 deg or 60 deg special
blade out about 1/2 turn (relative to vinyl)
230+ gm
5 cm/sec
0.550 mm
When (if) I find the perfect set, I'll post it - the blade (condition and position) is always going to be a variable.
Sometimes I use Illustrator/CutStudio, and sometimes I use R-wear. Sometimes I start with R-wear, then move the design to Illustrator. Just depends on the design and what I'm doing with it.
I think R-wear (and SFEdit2) are very good. I don't have anything else to compare it to though. To me, it's very flexible and allows for creativity. You can build a symbol library and font library. Some might prefer softwear in which more symbols and fonts are already provided. But it's so ridiculously easy to create a symbol library it's almost unbelieveable! Me - I'm fine with not having those ready-made things.
It's like most anything, I guess . . . all the different systems all have their very good points and certain areas where they really shine. You just have to figure out which one will do what you want to do and work like you like to work and hope you make the right choice!
This is a great place to find out about stuff and read about others experiences about all the different possibilities - there's a ton of information in these forums, from lots of talented people. It takes a lot of time to read and compile it all - and read between the lines. I would love to try all the different systems and write objective comparative reviews on them - like computer hardware/software reviews - wouldn't that be an awesome resource to have in these great forums?!
LG
Last edited by lgjar; July 26th, 2009 at 06:29 AM.
That would be awesome!!! Most everything i ever learned in this industry was on this forum. This site is a invaluable tool to pros and newbies alike. My hat goes off to Rodney and everyone that helps this site continue to flourish.
I would love to try all the different systems and write objective comparative reviews on them - like computer hardware/software reviews - wouldn't that be an awesome resource to have in these great forums?!
LG
Lg,
I am working my Way thru the Rhinestone systems, Software and Machines . I have complied a Desk full of Info, examples, photos and videos, I am onto Cam machines when done with The mentioned above.
It has been one of the most fun things I have done.
Sandy Jo
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I do not own this software, so cant comment on how it functions thats why i was asking for opinions on it. But ive heard that the software is expensive, and that you could get the same results by using corel or illustrator ( i use illustrator and photoshop for my templates). I need something thats easy to use and fast to learn. Im definately a roland guy, i own 3 roland cutters and love them!! The only issue i have is with cutstudio, granted it is great software and functions as it should, i just wish it had more features.
The biggest problem I have seen with R-wear is that there is no documentation or instructions. You have to figure everything out on your own with it. It would be very helpful if there were some kind of manual, instructional videos, or just something other than the disk. Even the help feature doesn't have much on it.
The biggest problem I have seen with R-wear is that there is no documentation or instructions. You have to figure everything out on your own with it. It would be very helpful if there were some kind of manual, instructional videos, or just something other than the disk. Even the help feature doesn't have much on it.
I believe they have "training" available and I think that is part of the business model and they probably make money from the training sessions.
I wonder if we could get roland rick or a techie on here to help with the support issue,
This is a great softwear for the price,,
Roland Rick where are you?
Hey maybe if one of you want to open up the thread,, we could get some support feedback with other users as well...
Sandy Jo
__________________ Sandy Jo MMM www.rhinestonetemplates.com Life is a circle, What comes around Goes around!
I believe they have "training" available and I think that is part of the business model and they probably make money from the training sessions.
If they have training available, I have not found it. The closest place to me that even uses this software is 2 hours and it is the daughter of the guy that has a shop that sells roland products. She wasn't even aware that you could copy and paste from it. I showed her that.
Cutting Rhinestone Templates with GX-24 
