What kind of machines to make backgrounds?

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by racemx904, Apr 30, 2010.

  1. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    I am seriously considering investing in some printing/cutting stuff to make them....whats it take besides a mac and design software
    racemx904, Apr 30, 2010
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  2. HuffieVA Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Chesterfield, Virginia USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    (2) 83 500XC's, 86 400XC, 02 WR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    ATK, Yamaha, Kawasaki & Harley
    I'm not sure about a Mac setup, as far as pc's go, many of the cutter manufacturers have bridge software that allows you to use Corel Draw or Adobe illustrator for design, I've looked into it a few times myself but always seem to find something else to spend my "toy" money on... that being said I think its a great idea as Huskys are always left out when it comes to graphics / backgrounds. Also I have the ability to make templates in AutoCad than could be imported into either of the above and I'd be more than willing to donate templates for anybikes I have access to to anyone who wants to start cutting some

    Rodd
    HuffieVA, Apr 30, 2010
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  3. Hwy Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '86 510TX / '90 250WXE / '87 510TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    '04 KTM 525MXC / '91 KTM 300DXC

    At least $20K to start at the very low end. You also have to be a guru of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

    If your thinking of doing just cut vinyl, think again...there are no calendared or cast vinyl that with stick well to polyethelene.

    If your doing solvent based printing or sub-surface, that opens the door to your imagination. Be advise that a single roll of media and lamination can run $1000 for both.
    Hwy, Apr 30, 2010
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