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We are looking to start a small outfit that specializes in vinyl lettering for home decor, automobile windows and later coroplast signage. What is a good machine to start with that links to a computer? I’ve looked into the Cricut, and think I should go another route. Similar companies are Wall Words and Uppercase Living. Thank you.
The Cricut is overpriced and very limited in ability for what you want to do. (I owned a vinyl shop for 10 years and cringe whenever I see that informercial) Depending on your budget, you can get very affordable cutters / plotters on eBay for about $600.00. (Just search for "vinyl cutter" and you’ll get lots of results…some even come with software). If you want to do anything of substance, you’ll need at least a 24" cutter.
Once you start making some money, re-invest it into a good machine such as a Roland and expect to pay a couple thousand. The cheap cutters won’t last very long, but they’ll get you started and with the high mark-up on vinyl products, you can buy a new machine easily within 3 – 6 months if you are a good salesperson.
One thing to note though, is to stay away from the vinyl "start-up package deals" on eBay that give you 5 – 10 multi-coloured rolls….98% of them are garbage. If you’re doing home decor, they’re "suitable"…..but cars / vans / trailers, you’ll need good stuff….so find a local vinyl supplier to deal with. Also, check out local building supply stores for Coroplast….they’re dirt cheap.
I always bought my accessories like blades, application solutions, squeeges, software etc. from eBay, vinyl from my supplier, exacto knives and such from the dollar store and Coroplast from the local hardware store.
Good luck…and remember to sell, sell, sell. Don’t let them tell you what they want……tell them what they need;-)
I have about 10 large dead queen & king palm leaves that I would love to use as part of our home decor. I would also like to spray paint them different colors. Is there something I should spray on them first to keep them from drying out & breaking before painting them w/color?
You can get spray varnish that won’t yellow and use it first…Try to find something not glossy….. So that when you paint them the paint will adhere to them…..They will become brittle no matter what…However you will be giving them some extra layers …And that should increase their life….Have Fun
I personally could live in an empty room with just a suite and a big tv, but my friend loves tons of ornaments, patterns etc all over the house.(I don’t mean clutter, just the style of decor.) Now I wonder whether to have more stuff, because her place feels warmer and homelier.
I personally don’t like clutter. It really makes a difference to my Mood! Clutter makes me feel stressed & makes my head feel Confused!
But I know what you mean about a house feeling warmer because of the amount of items!!
I try to make my Home feel as warming as Possible (without clutter) by making sure I always have lovely Pillows on My Sofas & I always have lovely fleece blankets over the back…..Which makes such a difference! Your home can feel Homelier without lots of Bits. (plus it makes cleaning sooooo much easier)
Stick to what you know & what makes your mood Its Best! I really believe our surroundings determine our moods which Is why I cant live amongst Clutter!
Add a rug to your living room….This would add warmth! As would Nice Curtains, Pillows, Plants, Blankets & ‘One’ Big Picture opposed to 20 small ones all over the place………..
Im a graduate student on a tight budget and want to give my apartment a vintage inspired feel. what are some places I can look into for affordable decor.
good tip mom4gramma8. Im looking for 50’s – 70’s vintage items.
It is true that consignment shops are great, and you can clean the furniture or whatever to avoid the pests. You don’t say what kind of vintage items that you want and that would help a lot.
Try places like ebay where you can stick to your dollar limit.
You can put small signs in INTERNET saying that you are looking for (‘1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s) items to decorate a dorm room. You may get some things at reasonable prices.
Ask family if they have something in the attic that they aren’t using and then have your friends to check their family members too!
I hope this helps.reasonable
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Help!! I have a lot of build up on my aquarium plants and decor. What is the most effective way to get them clean? I want something that will not harm my fish. Thanks.
I take them out and scrub them really well with an aquarium sponge. Do you have any cory cats? Plecos? Sometimes decor getting dirty is a result of overfeeding and not enough tank leaning.
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