Recent content by MIKE MCNAMARA

Any suggestions for clear media good for reverse printing and applying subsurface to acrylic, as well as the appropriate white backing layer? We have used a variety over the years, but with so many new films I am looking for options. Does anyone use polyester instead of vinyl?

We use .125" MDF when we can get it and .25" typically. No resurfacing, toss it when both sides are carved up. If anything we might sand some slightly to knock off any crud, but the time it takes to resurface a 4x8 does not make sense to us. Also, I would think you get better suction hold down...

my router is off and I am heading out, but if you still have questions you can email me in the am - but basically you push start to advance to the next question on the screen. It is ingrained into my head so much it feels like start start start, but it is more like load materials, ok then hit...

I have been in business for 28 years, my current marketing strategy is to make sure my current clients know all that we do- I see a lot of people saying specialize- you might "specialize" in wraps or whatever - but it isn't a stretch to load up a roll of vinyl or banner materials and produce...

You should utilize all the resources out there, but if you plan to be successful in this business you should be efficient at basic layout and design. Why pay someone for layouts and design that can be cranked out in a matter of minutes. Perhaps you aren't there yet, but stick with it and improve...

Everyone guessing the S is upside down without looking at the workorder and signed proof could be right, or they could be wrong - Why take chances.

Add a bounding box to your cut vinyl for layout - make sure your graphic/ text is centered- Even a simple line is often easier to level up compared to trying to get a few flat even spots on a line of text, and if you are supplying rta cutting the box off neatly and evenly looks much more...

I think it is time to share some tips and tricks! Looking for a vector logo? Not readily available thru your contact but you want to get the job done? Try searching their web site for .pdf files. Download and open thru Illustrator or similar programs and you may luck out. Don't give up right...

That would be awesome if you can find a material.... but it won't be vinyl.