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--- equipment:vinyl_cutter_how_to [2015/02/24 01:47] – Karen Corbeill
+++ equipment:vinyl_cutter_how_to [2022/05/29 16:01] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 Software: Sure Cuts A Lot 3 Pro
-Your design must be a vector to be able to cut it. Rasters do not work.
+Your design must be a [[https://designshack.net/articles/layouts/vector-vs-raster-what-do-i-use/|vector]] to be able to cut it. Rasters do not work.
 You may draw a design using the tools in SCAL, or import a picture to create your own design. Complex pictures will be very difficult to turn into designs. Clean lines, work best.
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 Confirm that the **Speed** is set to **300 mm/s** and the **Pressure** to **040g**.
+*Note: If cutting HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl), extend the blade out a bit, and use 200g pressure and 120 mm/s speed. Remember to change back to default settings and **retract the blade** back when you're done.
 ===== Preparing and Cutting your File in Sure Cuts A Lot: =====
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   * Put any scraps in the scrap bin.
   * Throw away your garbage.
+  * Pay for any vinyl used off the roll.
+===== Tips & Tricks =====
+**//Where to Buy//**
+  * uscutter.com
+  * wensco.com
+**//Applying Large Pieces//**
+There is a spray you can buy, or you can use soapy water that makes applying large pieces much easier. Spray your surface wet with the liquid, then apply your sticker. The liquid will allow your sticker to float, allowing you to align perfectly before it is permanently stuck to the surface. Once it is in the correct spot, use a squeegee, starting from the center and going out, to press the liquid and any air bubbles out.
+**//Air Bubbles//**
+Got air bubbles? Poke a small hole with an Xacto knife to allow the air to release. Then just smooth the bump out with a squeegee.