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    • Mr. Clagett
    • Mr. Speers
    • Mrs. Grundemann
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
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Open your PSD or JPG file in Illustrator
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Click to flatten to a single layer.
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Use the select tool and click anywhere on your design.
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Open the image trace Window.
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Open the Advanced options.
Check the Ignore white box and then hit Trace button.
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Click Expand under the Object pull down menu
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after

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Save as EPS
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In the save dialog box pull down version illustrator 8
     -click okay to the any warnings
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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
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 (Click -File
​              -Import  (find your eps file)

Adjust the size of your design to the size you need.
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Mirror the design
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Load up the proper vinyl on the machine glossy side up.

​Click the cutting button. 
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Double check the size and that it is mirrored then click -Cut Now
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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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