Vinyl Graphics
Vinyl Graphics are often called 'Decals'. They are essentially one and the same and are made from vinyl. They are created by cutting out designs using a specialised machine called a plotter.
The advantages of vinyl graphics are they are cheap and very durable. However, one significant disadvantage is that complex colour designs are difficult to produce. This is because each colour element has to be cut separately and then positioned together with all other elements. This can be very labour intensive and in the case of photographic images, almost impossible to achieve.
If a photo has to be reproduced, the first step is to convert the image, what is commonly termed a raster image, into a vector image. This vector image is then simplified to 1 or 2 colours. It is then feasible to cut the design in vinyl.
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How we apply Vinyl to a surface | ||
Step 1A program such as Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw, is used to create the graphics.  |
Step 2Once the grahics are designed, they are sent to a plotter.  |
As you can see the plotter cuts the graphic into the vinyl.  |
Step 3The unwanted vinyl is 'weeded' away.  |
After weeding the vinyl is ready for transfer.  |
Step 4The vinyl graphic is then covered with an application tape to lift it.  |
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A squeege is used to smooth out any bubbles.  |
Step 5The graphic is then taped to the substrate ready for application.  |
Step 6The application tape is then carefully lifted pulling the vinyl away from its backing.  |
Step 7After peeling, the backing sheet is pulled away  |
Step 8The graphic is then applied to the substrate and squeeged to remove bubbles.  |
Step 9The application tape is then carefully lifted off leaving vinyl on substrate.  |
The final product |
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