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BowenCT 05-06-2010 07:09 PM

Anyone here in the die-cut sticker business??
 
I know there are all kinds of business owners here, so I thought I'd toss it out there.

All I want is a white die-cut of the Formula 'Thunderbird' logo. Just the bird, not the word Formula. I went to my local sign guy and they want $65!!!:eek: A place I used to go to have my reg numbers made in die-cut is no longer around.

Anyone? Thanks.

Back4More 05-06-2010 07:12 PM

PM me your email address

BowenCT 05-06-2010 07:16 PM

:ernaehrung004:

502ss 05-06-2010 07:17 PM

Do you already have the bird logo in a vector file or would someone need to create the logo? To be honest if the logo needs to be created then $65 is not that bad of a price!

BowenCT 05-06-2010 07:23 PM


Originally Posted by 502ss (Post 3103939)
Do you already have the bird logo in a vector file or would someone need to create the logo? To be honest if the logo needs to be created then $65 is not that bad of a price!

I don't know what a vector file is...? I can pull one from from the web and email it to them, or I could print one and let them scan it.

I guess I didn't know what was/is involved, just thought that seemed like a lot of scratch. More that I would want to spend for a sticker. Like I said, I used to have a guy who would do up beautiful reg. numbers on die-cut sheets very inexpensively.......maybe that's why he's no longer around. :lolhit:

Ryan Beckley 05-06-2010 07:46 PM

I have the logo and can cut it for you in any size or color you want. email me a [email protected]

jayboat 05-06-2010 07:47 PM


Originally Posted by BowenCT (Post 3103944)
I don't know what a vector file is...? I can pull one from from the web and email it to them, or I could print one and let them scan it.

I guess I didn't know what was/is involved, just thought that seemed like a lot of scratch. More that I would want to spend for a sticker. Like I said, I used to have a guy who would do up beautiful reg. numbers on die-cut sheets very inexpensively.......maybe that's why he's no longer around. :lolhit:

There are two types of files: vector and bitmap. Bitmaps are photos, made up of pixels. No good for cutting. Vectors are basically outline paths that can be enlarged or reduced infintely.

You don't 'scan' a logo. You 'vectorize' it. Can be a time consuming process depending on the quality of the image you are working from. Most shops charge $60-75/hr for the service. Cutting reg numbers is a totally different thing- you just type them in.

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stickerboy to the rescue!

wot 05-06-2010 07:58 PM


There are two types of files: vector and bitmap. Bitmaps are photos, made up of pixels. No good for cutting. Vectors are basically outline paths that can be enlarged or reduced infintely.

You don't 'scan' a logo. You 'vectorize' it. Can be a time consuming process depending on the quality of the image you are working from. Most shops charge $60-75/hr for the service. Cutting reg numbers is a totally different thing- you just type them in.

*edit

stickerboy to the rescue!
Sounds confusing, whats "vectorize" is that the same thing as energize?
[email protected] does awesome work!

jayboat 05-06-2010 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by wot (Post 3103977)
Sounds confusing, whats "vectorize" is that the same thing as energize?

you basically create the outline path... either manually or with the help of software (a 'tracing' program).

Like I said, it can be time consuming and time=money.

wot 05-06-2010 08:15 PM

You guys do great work! So a mitmap vector can be 3d too? :)

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...1f&prevstart=0


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