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Discuss the various aspects of heat pressed vinyl transfers. Popular and new types of vinyl media, suppliers, vinyl cutters /plotters, press times, quality, how to instructions and more can be found in this heat press sub forum.

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Old June 2nd, 2007 Jun 2, 2007 6:02:03 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Q: So what is vinyl? Can I get some kind of introduction?
Heat Transfer Vinyl Video
I am in love... vinyl transfers
Input on cutter/plotters ?

Q: What kind of vinyl should I use?
Spectra cut II or Thermo-flex plus??

Q: Which cutter should I buy?
Vinyl Cutter

Q: Can I get some information on using a plotter to cut inkjet transfers?

Q: I've heard about a print and cut system like the Versacamm - any information on that?

Q: I made a mistake, what can I do to save the shirt?
Fixing cut vinyl with a heat gun.


Note: This list is incomplete, you can help the forums by contributing to it! Have a favourite thread from the vinyl forum? Post it up!

The above threads are not necessarily definitive - the current "which cutter" thread is more of a placeholder for example, I'm sure there are other great threads on the topic. So if you have better threads that answer the above questions, feel free to post those too.

We want a few of the best threads on each topic, so when better examples are found we can replace the weaker ones with those.
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Old June 3rd, 2007 Jun 3, 2007 1:09:12 PM -   #2 (permalink)
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Making my first custom t-shirt with cut vinyl, a vinyl cutter and a heat press
 
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Q: I've heard about a print and cut system like the Versacamm - any information on that?
Is there a plotter that prints and cuts?

Can I see some examples of t-shirts made with vinyl transfers?
My first results! - roland cutter and vinyl transfers

Q: Can I get some information on using a plotter to cut inkjet transfers?
Video Tutorial - Video Tutorial: Cutting Opaque Transfers with a Vinyl Cutter
Cutting Non-Opaque Transfers - Vinyl Cutter Optical Eye - Cutting NON-Opaque Transfers
 
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Another thread with good vinyl pictures, shows each step of transferring 3 layers of vinyl:
Sample Multi-Color Vinyl Pics
 
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What is this stuff and how does it compare with screenprinting?
* A little help with some of the basics? Vinyl Transfer?
 
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Q: What is a vinyl cutter and why would I need one?

A: what a vinyl cutter is and why I need one?
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Q: Where can I buy t-shirt or sign vinyl from?

A: Try reading here: http://www.t-shirtforums.com/tags/buy-vinyl/
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Q: So what is vinyl? Can I get some kind of introduction?
Heat Transfer Vinyl Video
I am in love... vinyl transfers
Input on cutter/plotters ?

Q: What kind of vinyl should I use?
Spectra cut II or Thermo-flex plus??

Q: Which cutter should I buy?
Vinyl Cutter

Q: Can I get some information on using a plotter to cut inkjet transfers?

Q: I've heard about a print and cut system like the Versacamm - any information on that?

Q: I made a mistake, what can I do to save the shirt?
Fixing cut vinyl with a heat gun.


Note: This list is incomplete, you can help the forums by contributing to it! Have a favourite thread from the vinyl forum? Post it up!

The above threads are not necessarily definitive - the current "which cutter" thread is more of a placeholder for example, I'm sure there are other great threads on the topic. So if you have better threads that answer the above questions, feel free to post those too.

We want a few of the best threads on each topic, so when better examples are found we can replace the weaker ones with those.

How about this one Solmu....

How to price your vinyl jobs.

Can someone add a quick "how to"?

Please also use "metric" for all the Aussies. BIG

I really struggle in this area.

thanks
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Default Re: Frequently Asked Questions in the Vinyl Cutters (Plotters) Forum: New here? Read Me

im sure i put this in the wrong thread but here goes...i have an epson r1800 and the work that i print on the jetpro softstretch does not come out as bright and as vivid as i would like can anyone help me i have also heard that the epson r1800 is just not the right printer for the job is that where my problem leis
 
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HI- im super new to the plotter idea but very excited about it! ive already got my t-shirt press and have been doing heat transfer and now want a plotter.. AND I CANT WAIT FOR SANTA lol.....
anyways, i dont know where to begin with all my questions.. all i know is it cuts graphics..

i was looking on ebay and see "compatible with ________ software" on all the ads.. ive just been using my scrapbook software and adope photo software for my heat transfers.. do i need to buy a certain software to do fancy wording/text vinyl transfers? I already have a ton of cool fonts. do i need to buy some kind of software in addition to the plotter i buy?

ive also been looking at rolls of vinyl? which is used for like car window stickers and which is good for tee shirts? what are the keywords i should use to read about here on the forum or look on ebay?
if anyone wants to be my email-pal, let me know as i have lots of questions!
 
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