 Re: layering multi-color vinyl - what techniques are used for registering?
Just tried a very complex design using 2 colors. It is sort of difficult to describe so bear with me you may find it useful. I did the same thing with Cut Studio as described above for 2 color work but in my design I put to 1/2" dots about an 1" away on either side of side of the design. Now cut out your 2 images as described above. Each image will now have a dot on the left and right of your design in the same place. These will be your registration marks!. Put a piece of clear tape over the glue side of each dot on your FIRST image. Make sure you leave enough of your mask around the dot so it will stay put. Press your image. Before you pull of the mask cut the mask between the image and the dots so when you remove the mask from the image the dots stay put being held to the shirt by their masking material. Be careful remember they are not heat pressed because of the tape. Now here's the fun part. Take your second image and lay it down so it's dots lay perfectly on top of the first dots on the shirt and press. You don't have to worry about the top dots sticking because they are hitting the mask from the bottom dots and the bottom dots don't stick because you put tape over their glue side. Sounds complicated, it's not and you get PERFECT registration every time. I took the idea from when we used to strip negatives in the printing business.
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