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

Plotter steps

Make image black and white (no grey or shades) in Photoshop
Save as psd
Open psd in illustrator
 (windows icon- all programs- Adobe design premium- Adobe illustrator)
check box  to "flatten image to one layer"

before

after

Save as EPS
     -In the save dialog box pull down version illustrator 8
     -say okay to the warning

Go to a computer connected to a plotter

In Roland Cut studio  (windows icon- all programs- Roland Folder- Cut Studio)
Click (import)
    -pull down the "illustrator file of type" option
    -find your file
    - save as a .cst file 

Click File
    -Cutting set up
    -properties
    -select inches
    -set the inches to the length you need (be reasonable)

To set the size of your image go to (object)
    -click keep aspect 
    -input size

If making a t-shirt (if making a sticker skip this step)
    -click (object)
    -click Mirror 

When everything is perfect load the plotter with your choice of vinyl, turn it on, and click “Cutting”