Watch this before starting a decal business

One of the questions we a lot is, how come you don't print directly to your signs or vinyl instead of doing each color separately? This is a great question if you are not familiar with the process and that's why you got to watch this before starting a decal business. A printer - cutter is the best equipment you can get if you can afford it but let's be honest, not many people has thousands of dollars to start a decal business and that's why starting with just a vinyl cutter makes more sense. Equipment and materials used: Graphtec CE6000-60, CorelDRAW software, Oracal 651 vinyl, RTape ClearChoice AT75, Magnum magnetics, rapid tac, Tape application roller.
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Transfer AT75.1: uscutter.com/Rtape-Clear-Choi...

[@RDIdecals]

Hello everyone! Thanks for supporting and watching our content. We will make an updated version of this video, we need to cover a little bit more about printing vs vinyl cutting, to some people this video made it sound like getting a printer was a bad idea or that vinyl cutters are a better option. We need to clarify that that’s not what we tried to express. Although digital printer’s are a bigger upfront investment, they are better in anyway possible. If you decide to get one, you will save a lot of time & money for each product.

[@FUNNYMANERICWHITE]

Question, I plan on making car decal stickers but don’t know where to start. Right now doing research before I buy anything. What machine is good for making car decal stickers? Also, my budget is around 300 for a machine. Don’t want to waste my time or money. Any advice would be helpful thanks

[@alexanderpinto539]

I always learn something with your videos, thank you so much.

[@jayrose9463]

You seem on point Keep it up good sir

[@sharonedge-harley1566]

I love your business ethics and professionalism. I wish you and your brothers company much success

[@RDIdecals]

Hello! Thanks for your kind words and support 🙏 we wish you a lot of success in your business too!

[@oldmanstillcan]

Great info, thanks for sharing!

[@seferart1972]

Professional job.

[@compartista]

Thank you so much for this video. I worried about that but you have enlightened me. I didn’t want to spend a ton of money on a printer, so I’m going to take into consideration a cutter, it is minimal investment and probably pays for itself quickly. Awesome love your multi color banners and magnets. 😀

[@RDIdecals]

Hello! We love sharing what we've learned throughout our journey. Thanks for supporting our content :)

[@HappyTailsSupport]

I love how quick and to the point your videos are hermano!

[@RDIdecals]

Thank you for your kind words and support 🙏

[@oniwindeben4332]

Nice content always. You guys are cool.

[@garagelifeink8331]

Excellent

[@backwardsnyfit]

I'm literally just getting into the business, I'm looking forward to seeing your content!

[@RDIdecals]

Nice! There will be challenges along the way but it’ll be worth it in the end. Thanks for watching!

[@gideons300club3]

thank you what a awesome video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joebenavides7258]

Another great video👍

[@RDIdecals]

Thanks a lot Joe! 🙏

[@dawngreen3491]

Awesome Job!!!

[@RDIdecals]

Thank you 🙏

[@danbailey96]

Great job as usual

[@RDIdecals]

Thanks a lot brother! We appreciate it 😃

[@FUNNYMANERICWHITE]

Thanks

[@bobbyepps1356]

Great video! Subscribed because of the “better get used to it” comment lol.

[@RDIdecals]

Thanks a lot! 😁

[@theunisdekok9519]

Good Video well explained and to the point Thank you

[@RDIdecals]

Thank you 🙏

[@MickyDoyle]

Great video thanks guys

[@RDIdecals]

You’re welcome!

[@pauldg2011]

Great vids as always. I would like to see your process after a design is done. Is your cutter communicating with Corel or do you import into another program?

[@ARMA2ARMENIA]

Very nice , well done 👍

[@RDIdecals]

Thank you 🙏

[@BloomingDesigns_byMel]

thank you so much for your videos! I have a question, I've seen other people use some sort of printable vinyl i guess it is, where it has the whole design like images and all on vinyl and all they do is just peel off the back of it and stick it to the sign and that's all. What are your thoughts on that material? I hope you know which im referring to i dont really know the name of it i think its printable adhesive vinyl, looks like a sticker of the image and they just peel off and stick. Supposed to be water and weather resistant, just want to start my own business and trying to find out whats best material and cheapest to use 😅. Muchas Gracias by the way!

[@lourdesgallegos7508]

Awesome!

[@RDIdecals]

Thank you 🙏

[@collectorschamberEst.1987]

I like your method so easy to follow, hi5 guys keep up.

[@RDIdecals]

Thanks a lot!

[@XerxesSings]

lol that vinyl that is wasted…ughhhhhhh lol! Thank you for the info! I appreciate it.

[@RDIdecals]

Hahaha! We piled up so much and it took us forever to throw it away 😅

[@XerxesSings]

I would be jumping in and taking all that extra vinyl. I use as much of it as I can. Waste not want not. But then again I am just starting my business and I’m not established yet. Business is not fully up and running as I am still learning. I am great at creating things on the drawing end. Doing the weeding…ugh! So frustrating sometimes. Lol!

[@muhdbunahmad]

Awesome.

[@RDIdecals]

Thank you 🙏!

[@oniwindeben4332]

Nice content always.. it an old video but I like it... What's the cost for same size with similar picture of a DTF transfer ?

[@md.sinclair7112]

Great Job You just give me a new income stream . Thank you for sharing. Good work!

[@RDIdecals]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@antoinelifestyle]

I love this video ❤ How many dollars did you sell it ? Thank u so much

[@chvydrptop]

Great videos on your channel. Do you guys have any recommendation on cutting needle brands and angles (45 vs 60)? How long do they tend to last for you? Also it would be great if you guys put a video of what the cuts look like up close when they come out of the cutter. I am using a uscutter and would love to compare

[@RDIdecals]

Hello! We have both angles 60 for thicker materials (rhinestone materials) and 45 for most of our vinyl's. The brand we got last time - not the best brand honestly - was clean cut. You can't go wrong with Graphtec blades, you should check out: www.graphtecamericastore.com/

[@Ramellosugahill]

Isn't the graphtecx made by ppl that make cameo ? I have cameo 4 but I was thinking of upgrading to graphtex 15 inch cutter

[@leopedroza8462]

How much do you charge for a logo like that for my van? Both sides and back

[@mrcampbell6466]

Thank you soo much for sharing your knowledge. May Yahweh bless you

[@RDIdecals]

You’re welcome! Same to you 🙏

[@Roberto84cc]

When I apply application tape, I do the opposite. I put the application tape underneath (sticky side up), fix it with 4 pieces of tape on the sides, and then apply the vinyl by unrolling it over. Very fast and only 1 person can do it.

[@RDIdecals]

Sounds like a great idea! We’ll try that next time, thanks a lot 😎!

[@CesarTR-vx9bj]

What about the pricing?

[@arrowcustomsignsoutdooradv5069]

When weeding you pulled the vinyl off pretty fast, but sometimes if I try that the letters will come off with the vinyl needing removed so I go slower and ready to hold a letter with a ball tip poker so it doesn't get lost in the mess. Is there something specific causing this or do you not have this issue?

[@RDIdecals]

Hello! Sometimes we come across this issue. The first thing I would do recalibrate blade and cut force, if you have it at high speed, maybe slow it a bit. Maybe type of vinyl plays a role. Hope you fixed this issue, sorry for delayed response.

[@shawnsderbyden1032]

i have an HP T210 for printing its a great low cost option the 24in wide printer i have was like 700 bucks i made that money back in the first week

[@ClownfishDepot]

How do you like the HP T210?

[@shawnsderbyden1032]

@@ClownfishDepot it works pretty good I like it I’ve been using it almost a year ink last quite a while prints beat on Matt vinyl but it’ll also print on canvas and magnets and stuff only real downside is getting the print out far enough to trim it by hand it’s not hard but you have to go slow or you will mess up the gears on the roller only real problem I’ve had with it is being able to update hps print preview but it’s not needed really just makes life easier when your able to use there print preview

[@ClownfishDepot]

@Shawns Derby den Thanks for the information. I appreciate your time. I didn't know it printed on vinyl. I'm ideally looking to print on vinyl for items for my fish breeding business. I am going to have to do some more research on this printer. Thank you and Happy New Year. 😊

[@shawnsderbyden1032]

@@ClownfishDepot your welcome man

[@kathyallen2804]

Where do you buy your vinyl? Also what program do you use to design your signs?

[@RDIdecals]

We get our stud at uscutter and we use coreldraw software

[@israelgonzalez171]

What size is the cutter? Also, which program you running and is it a pc windows 10 that is running the show?

[@RDIdecals]

Hello! Our Graphtec is 24 inch, we are using CorelDRAW X6 and yes pc windows 10.

[@DJ_Gloveboxx]

Do you have a video on registration marks?

[@RDIdecals]

Hello! We do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmKsZX93ppKaiJY

[@angieramirez5642]

If i want to make a vinly decal of a qr code so ppl can take pictures, does it need to be matte or can it be glossy?

[@RDIdecals]

Hello! So far we’ve only used glossy finish and it worked great.

[@angieramirez5642]

@@RDIdecals gracias!

[@jacintobanda4114]

On what applications do you apply a laminate layer?

[@RDIdecals]

Hello! We don’t do any laminating, Oracal 651 is for outdoor use and is weather proof. Usually printed vinyl needs to be laminated, we don’t do that process though.

[@jacintobanda4114]

@@RDIdecals thank you for your reply. I was asking because I don’t have a vinyl cutter but I do have a UV flatbed printer in which i direct print a lot of signs on coroplast and aluminum. I haven’t had an issue with the weather fading the prints but I’d like to ensure they last a long time.

[@reneegoodnoe5744]

Hi, What design software do you use? Corelle draw? Flexi?

[@RDIdecals]

Hello Renee! We use CorelDRAW X6

[@reneegoodnoe5744]

Thanks

[@seferart1972]

I have cameo 4pro and where can bay the materials for that joo

[@RDIdecals]

The links are on description of the video if you like to support us 😃

[@rosemccain9246]

is this the largest image it could print ?

[@RDIdecals]

Hello! The largest cut - not this project - we have done was around 180 inch long. I am not sure what the biggest our machine can cut 😅.

[@FRANCO69621]

Tienen un canal en español?

[@RDIdecals]

Si, ya le dejé el enlace de nuestro canal en español.

[@FRANCO69621]

Porque no hace un canal en español?

[@RDIdecals]

Hola! Aquí le dejo el enlace a nuestro canal en español: youtube.com/@StickerAficionado

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[@nopes1776]

Thanks for the good info, there are a lot of morons out here with misinfo

[@user-bk8wt8km8r]

Tell us how you find your customers, this is most IMPORTANT!

[@idadejesus931]

Hello guys

[@RDIdecals]

Hello Ida! Thanks for watching 🤗

[@idadejesus931]

@@RDIdecals your welcome 😁

[@gustavomarin6535]

So the digital must be a ton easier 😨

[@RDIdecals]

Totally 👍

[@gustavomarin6535]

@@RDIdecals why haven’t you guys invested in one yet? Just wondering

[@RDIdecals]

@@gustavomarin6535 We don’t want to get anything cheap, we want to get a good size printer-cutter and for that we will also need to get an office or shop. It is something we want to do in the near future:)

[@gustavomarin6535]

@@RDIdecals what’s ur dream printer ?

[@bakulroy3561]

Hello sir I'm form United Arab Emirates. I need magnetic cutting machine. How much price aed ?

[@RDIdecals]

Our store: rdidecals.com Affiliate links: Graphtec vinyl cutter: amzn.to/3pIrIkS USCutter Titan 28 inch Vinyl Cutter: amzn.to/3yC1jwn CAMEO 4 (12 INCH): amzn.to/3uy66jc CAMEO PRO (24 INCH):amzn.to/3POgbNO Corner rounder: amzn.to/3JbJQzI Oracal 651 vinyl 12x24 ft roll: amzn.to/46wUTMQ Oracal 651 vinyl 24"x10 yard roll: amzn.to/3ulmXRJ Reflective vinyl: uscutter.com/24-oralite-5300-economy-grade-reflective-film Tape application roller: amzn.to/45apQGa Oracal color guide ( only for 651 & 631 vinyl ): amzn.to/3W6Q0ow Magnum magnetics 24"x25' : amzn.to/3P6AHdJ Blank yard signs: amzn.to/2IBiGWM RAPID TAC: amzn.to/37ZMl5O Cutting mat: amzn.to/3uidBWZ Blue safety ruler (31 inch long) amzn.to/3slsrKy Squeegee: amzn.to/3bmZK8Q Small magnets to hold vinyl in position: amzn.to/3kdE6bt Cutting knife tool: amzn.to/3sbDTYS Adhesive remover goof off: amzn.to/3eXrNS2 Siser Glitter Vinyl: amzn.to/3u1gnnO Siser color guide: amzn.to/3ZuQJ60 Teflon sheet: amzn.to/3HvhRKx Teflon pillow: amzn.to/3Sheqw1 15x15 heat press teflon cover: amzn.to/42gjt4i Transfer AT75.1: uscutter.com/Rtape-Clear-Choice-At75-100-Yard-General-Purpose-Clear-Embossed-High-Tack-Application-Tape

[@FUNNYMANERICWHITE]

Thanks

[@faysalsikder]

Thanks

[@RDIdecals]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏