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 Post subject: Custom Sail graphics
PostPosted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:09 am 
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I see some boats with custom graphics on the sails.

How is this done?

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 Post subject: Re: Custom Sail graphics
PostPosted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:56 pm 
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Vinyl appliques. They work well on Mylar-based sails (smooth surface), but not so much on Dacron cloth because of the texture.


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 Post subject: Re: Custom Sail graphics
PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:50 am 
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On Dacron it is best to use insignia cloth for the graphics.

You can get it at Sailmakerssupply.com

You also need the adhesive backing applique material.


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 Post subject: Re: Custom Sail graphics
PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 2:35 pm 
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Can insigia cloth be cut on a typical vinyl cutter?

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 Post subject: Re: Custom Sail graphics
PostPosted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:19 am 
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I got a sample of insignia and it cut wonderfully on my plotter/cutter! So I ordered a couple hundred bucks wroth in various colors. Anyone need sail graphics? I'm starting to do some graphics commercially if any one is in the need for hull or sail graphics. You can apply them yourself.
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