Illustrator is a 2 dimensional design software used for many different things. In other classes we used it to create artwork and for digital design. In Idea we use it for running both the vinyl cutter and the laser. Here I will be showing you how to use it for both of those.
Step 1-Illustrator Program
The first step to using the machinery is to actually design your item on the illustrator program
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The first step to using the machinery is to actually design your item on the illustrator program
REMEMBER red=cut anything else=engrave
Step 2-Cutting your key-chain out
Next you are going to take your hardrive over to the laser and print and go to settings to a screen that looks like this. MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT MATERIAL AND THICKNESS, which in my case was extruded acrylic. (Also turn on the ventilation or Mr. W will be mad)
Next you are going to take your hardrive over to the laser and print and go to settings to a screen that looks like this. MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT MATERIAL AND THICKNESS, which in my case was extruded acrylic. (Also turn on the ventilation or Mr. W will be mad)
Step 3-Getting the laser in position.
The last step is to position the laser over an open part of the material. Do this by moving your image to the location and moving the laser with to pointer. When it is in the right spot press play and wait for your keychain to be done.
The last step is to position the laser over an open part of the material. Do this by moving your image to the location and moving the laser with to pointer. When it is in the right spot press play and wait for your keychain to be done.
Step 4-Getting your keychain
Pretty simple, get your finished keychain from the laser
Pretty simple, get your finished keychain from the laser
How to Apply your Vinyl
Step 1-The Vinyl
Grab your sheet of vinyl from the machine and take it over to the cutting board
Grab your sheet of vinyl from the machine and take it over to the cutting board
Step 2-peeling off outside
Carefully peel off the outer parts at a 90 degree angle and use a pick to get the inside
Carefully peel off the outer parts at a 90 degree angle and use a pick to get the inside
Step 3-Making it stick
Cover the sheet with the tape covering and carefully peel off the white sheet under it.
Cover the sheet with the tape covering and carefully peel off the white sheet under it.
Step 4-Applying
Firmly attach the vinyl to the poster board and carefully remove the clear part
Firmly attach the vinyl to the poster board and carefully remove the clear part