Learning Objectives
-Create a new and unique art work
-Transfer design concepts from stencil creation to current workforce technology
-Incorporate vector techniques in Adobe Illustrator
-Create a tangible sticker or garment as a professional sign maker or a fashion designer would
-Create a new and unique art work
-Transfer design concepts from stencil creation to current workforce technology
-Incorporate vector techniques in Adobe Illustrator
-Create a tangible sticker or garment as a professional sign maker or a fashion designer would
Plotter stepsMake image black and white (no grey or shades) in Photoshop
Save as psd 
Open your PSD or JPG file in Illustrator
Click to flatten to a single layer.
Use the select tool and click anywhere on your design.
Open the image trace Window.
Open the Advanced options.
Check the Ignore white box and then hit Trace button. 
Click Expand under the Object pull down menu
Save as EPS
In the save dialog box pull down version illustrator 8
-click okay to the any warnings 
Save your design to google drive
Go to a laptop connected to a plotter Download your design from google drive In Vinylmaster program (windows icon- all programs- Roland Folder- Cut Studio) Click -File -New Document Change measurement units 
(Click -File
-Import (find your eps file) Adjust the size of your design to the size you need. 
Mirror the design
Load up the proper vinyl on the machine glossy side up.
Click the cutting button. 
Double check the size and that it is mirrored then click -Cut Now
Weed out all the unwanted vinyl
Iron on the press for 30 sec with silicone sheet Peel the clear piece off the shirt Iron again with the silicone sheet for 30 sec |
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