I'm interested in creating duplicated large shapes - and vinyl/a vinyl cutter might be the way to do it...
I'm wondering whether the cost of getting vinyl cut to size by a company, might not be better spent on my own machine to do other things in the future...?This project is a little time sensitive, so that is a factor too.
Here are some different models/ideas...
Generally, vinyl cutters are bought by signwriters etc. and so with business costs are quite expensive - around £750 +
There are some old, but apparently working second hand models on ebay that are going for currently £200 - £350.
Roland Vinyl Cutter
http://www.signmaster.co.uk/index.html
Software:
http://www.rolanddga.com/products/software/cutStudio/
EH721 VINYL PLOTTER CUTTER, OPTICAL EYE
£195.00
24" refine vinyl cutter / plotter
http://www.lovecut.co.uk/24-refine-vinyl-cutter--plotter-70-p.asp
Roland Vinyl Cutter
http://www.fablabmanchester.org/equipment/roland-vinyl-cutter
Fab Labs – digital fabrication laboratories – were set up to inspire people and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into new products and prototypes by giving them access to a range of advanced digital manufacturing technology.
http://www.fablabmanchester.org/about-us/faq-s
Shires Art Printing:
http://www.shiresartprinting.com/vinyl_cut_graphics
I like their tagline of - "A Careful Blend of Craft & Graft...!
The Image Group:
http://www.imagegroupuk.com/exhibition-display/vinyl-letters-shapes.html
Kingfisher Graphics:
http://www.kingfisher-graphics.co.uk/print/vinyl-letters.shtml
Ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Vinyl-Cutters-/46741/i.html?LH_ItemCondition=3000&_sop=1
Here is a more comprehensive list of materials needed for vinyl work...