How to Make Multi Color Vinyl Decals Silhouette
Vinyl decals are always a great way to decorate your school bag or water pots. And adding a Silhouette cameo to these will make it livelier. For this reason, today, we will show you a technique on how to make multi-color vinyl decals silhouette. This will include all the necessary steps, and this technique will highly benefit beginners.
Procedure
Making multi-colored vinyl stickers with silhouette cameo can be quite tricky because this involves both a computer-aided process and some essential artistry. Thus, we have shortlisted some steps, which will make it easy, and our readers will also fee much comfortable while performing the task.
The process of making multi-colored vinyl stickers with silhouette cameo is discussed below with a proper explanation. This process involves both a computer-aided process and some essential artistry. Thus, we have shortlisted some steps, which will make it easy, and our readers will also feel much comfortable while performing the task.
• Step One: For this process, at first, you need to do some design on Photoshop. This is the type of decal that you want. You will need a computer that has Photoshop software installed, and then you will need some multi-colored vinyl.
To make stickers, you will need a cutting mat, sticky sheets, a cutter, a plotter, and a computer with Silhouette Studio software installed.
• Step Two: After you have gathered all the necessary materials, you can start designing your decal in Photoshop. You can use any technique you want to create the decal, and you can also use your favorite characters or words. For beginners, we suggest using exciting words because they will be easy to carve out of the vinyl sheet. Once the design is done, you can apply suitable colors to the decal to make it more aesthetic. We prefer that you use block letters, which will provide a shadow on the word.
• Step Three: We suggest you use handmade artwork for your decal design. It is always preferable to use handmade artwork, and it will make your work more comfortable. After the painting is completed, you can scan and then import the picture into Photoshop. Then you can easily add a layer on the image and then tune the image according to your requirement. You will need good proficiency in Photoshop while performing this task, so we suggest that you take a quick lesson on some basic Photoshop lessons before performing this task.
• Step Four: After you have tuned the whole image and the image is ready, you can start plotting it. For this, you need to stick vinyl paper son the sticky sheet. These damp sheets can be easily obtained from the departmental stores, and it will not damage your paper. You can easily attach the paper on it, complete the plotting, and then take off the paper. There will be no damage that occurred to your decals. The most important thing is this case is maintaining the total dimension of the edges.
• Step Five: Now you need to export the image from Photoshop to Silhouette Studio. Then you need to crop the portion that you want to keep, and for a better hold on the picture, you can apply a threshold layer. This will allow you to get a desirable background for the image. Once all of these are done, and the picture is ready to plot, you can apply the copy option and make multiple decals as per your requirement. Next, you need to send them to the printer and take out the image.
• Step Six: Now you have to make sure that the vinyl paper is black because it will easily carve the letters out of the paper. Once the image is printed, you can take some sticker paper and then cut the vinyl paper’s letters. Then you have to attach the vinyl paper to the sticker paper. Your work is almost done, now you have to do some final touch-ups for making the sticker.
• Step Seven: Now you have to take a transfer tape and then attach the sticker on the transfer tape. This tape will act as a medium for transferring your sticker to a vinyl paper. Once the transfer tape is connected, you can peel off the tape, and you will get your desired vinyl sticker. You can use this technique and apply various color vinyl paper. You must ensure the sticker’s base color, which is the black color and white background, and then you can attach them to any suitable colored vinyl paper.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Separate Layer Colors in Silhouette?
There are many ways to separate the colors in silhouette. One way is by adding a fill color and then using a gradient over it.
This can be done with the help of three lines:
• The first line will be filled with the main color you want to use.
• The second line will be filled with a darker shade of that same color, and then a lighter shade of that same color will follow.
• The third line will have no fill, but it will still have a stroke which means it will show up as white on your design.
How Many Layers of Vinyl Can You Layer?
The number of layers you can layer is dependent on the thickness of the vinyl and also the type of vinyl. A thicker vinyl will require more layers than a thinner one. There are two types of vinyl, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyvinyl acetate (PVA). In general, PVC requires about 10-15 layers for an average application, while PVA needs about 5-7 layers.
Is Decal Vinyl Permanent?
Decal vinyl is not permanent. Decal vinyl is a temporary form of art that you can use to decorate and personalize your home or vehicle. However, decal vinyl is made from high-quality materials, so it does last for a long time if applied correctly.
Are Vinyl Stickers Waterproof?
Vinyl stickers are generally considered to be waterproof. However, there are a few things that can make them less durable.
One of the main reasons vinyl stickers will not last as long as they should is if they get wet or dirty before you apply them to your surface. If this happens, the adhesive will not work properly, and it will peel off over time.
The second reason vinyl stickers may not last as long as they should is if they have been exposed to extreme temperatures for an extended period. Vinyl does not like the extreme heat and will crack when heated up too much in a short amount of time.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we would like to express our gratitude to the readers, and we hope that the steps we have mentioned here will surely help you make your multi-colored vinyl stickers with a Silhouette cameo. The beginner will much like the technique, and with very little knowledge, you can perform this task. Thank you for your time. Happy crafting. Have a nice day!
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Elizabeth is a creative writer and digital editor based in the United States. She has a passion for the arts and crafts, which she developed from a young age. Elizabeth has always loved experimenting with new mediums and sharing her work with others. When she started blogging, she knew that DIYquickly would be the perfect platform to share her tutorials and tips. She's been writing for the blog from the beginning, and her readers love her helpful advice and easy-to-follow instructions. When she's not writing or editing, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
