Photoshop Tutorial: Create a life-size cut-out on removable vinyl (Part 2)

[Zac6646]

is there a part 3? cuz i need to no how to print it out

[jmcdougall74]

@infamousdx resize your file to the final size in photoshop before exporting path to illustrator. When you open in AI you will notice that the path has no fill or outline color and there should be registration/crop marks. I sent the finished files to a printer in NY called Graphitek and I'm not sure if anything else was done before printing and cutting.

[jmcdougall74]

I create the cut path in photoshop using the original size of the photo, because this is the best resolution available. When I'm done I enlarge the art to the final print size and then create the path. Then the art and path are at actual print size. You shouldn't have to change the size of the path in Illustrator.

[infamousdx]

First of all, great tutorial! I followed along very easily and it all makes sense.

I have a related question. Does the size matter when working with a vinyl cutter? My thoughts are as follows:

Follow your tutorial to isolate the image and then trace a path around it.

Export the path to Illustrator.

Tweak the size of path in Illustrator and save as necessary.

Open .ai file in my cutting software (Flexisign) and send to cutter.

All that matters with cutters is path, correct? Thanks!