die cut labels?
Hey All,
I'm thinking of getting one of those cricket cutter machines and I was wondering
if anyone here has experience using them to make NES, SNES or GENESIS
labels by chance? And\or is there a better machine I could buy that is in the same
price range of $200 to $250? Machine cuts just look so much nicer than even the
most steady hand or roller bladed cuts ever could.
Shawn
I'm thinking of getting one of those cricket cutter machines and I was wondering
if anyone here has experience using them to make NES, SNES or GENESIS
labels by chance? And\or is there a better machine I could buy that is in the same
price range of $200 to $250? Machine cuts just look so much nicer than even the
most steady hand or roller bladed cuts ever could.
Shawn
Comments
I believe the cricut is locked as far as what images you can use. With Silhouette you can either buy images or make your own. It's been a while since I've heard about cricut so it may have changed since then to compete.
Here's the big one, CAMEO: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/?page=shop&cat=1
Here's the little one, PORTRAIT: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/?page=shop&cat=2
You may be able to find them cheaper looking around for deals.
Originally posted by: theguy1962
My wife has a silhouette and it works great. You can pretty much take any image or shape and it'll cut it. Here's a thread I did a while back: http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=7&th...
I believe the cricut is locked as far as what images you can use. With Silhouette you can either buy images or make your own. It's been a while since I've heard about cricut so it may have changed since then to compete.
Here's the big one, CAMEO: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/?page=shop&cat=1
Here's the little one, PORTRAIT: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/?page=shop&cat=2
You may be able to find them cheaper looking around for deals.
Just wanted to add, second vote for Silhouette, the software is amazing - I just bought a portrait, which is the smaller of their units, it takes a normal 8.5 x 11 sheet of material, which basically translates to 6 nes labels on a sheet.
Also, if you're looking for a deal - I've seen overstock.com having "below manufacturers price" deals on amazon lately, which basically makes a $200 msrp machine come out to ~$170-ish (it varies, but is generally in that range), which would either save you some cash, or bump up to 3 day or better shipping if you're in a hurry
Originally posted by: EightBitJunkie
Originally posted by: theguy1962
My wife has a silhouette and it works great. You can pretty much take any image or shape and it'll cut it. Here's a thread I did a while back: http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=7&thr...
I believe the cricut is locked as far as what images you can use. With Silhouette you can either buy images or make your own. It's been a while since I've heard about cricut so it may have changed since then to compete.
Here's the big one, CAMEO: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/?page=shop&cat=1
Here's the little one, PORTRAIT: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/?page=shop&cat=2
You may be able to find them cheaper looking around for deals.
Just wanted to add, second vote for Silhouette, the software is amazing - I just bought a portrait, which is the smaller of their units, it takes a normal 8.5 x 11 sheet of material, which basically translates to 6 nes labels on a sheet.
Also, if you're looking for a deal - I've seen overstock.com having "below manufacturers price" deals on amazon lately, which basically makes a $200 msrp machine come out to ~$170-ish (it varies, but is generally in that range), which would either save you some cash, or bump up to 3 day or better shipping if you're in a hurry
I was just messing with the software myself, and it seems pretty easy to setup. I created a page where I'd cut 10 snes labels with accurate dimensions and spacing matching my psd file that I use to print out on label paper.
I normally cut the labels with a guillotine trimmer and corner rounder, but sometimes my cuts aren't perfect and the corner radius is too large.
So, I'm considering getting this. It's $160 on amazon, which isn't as much as I expected.
Originally posted by: plc268
Originally posted by: EightBitJunkie
Originally posted by: theguy1962
My wife has a silhouette and it works great. You can pretty much take any image or shape and it'll cut it. Here's a thread I did a while back: http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=7&thr...
I believe the cricut is locked as far as what images you can use. With Silhouette you can either buy images or make your own. It's been a while since I've heard about cricut so it may have changed since then to compete.
Here's the big one, CAMEO: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/?page=shop&cat=1
Here's the little one, PORTRAIT: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/?page=shop&cat=2
You may be able to find them cheaper looking around for deals.
Just wanted to add, second vote for Silhouette, the software is amazing - I just bought a portrait, which is the smaller of their units, it takes a normal 8.5 x 11 sheet of material, which basically translates to 6 nes labels on a sheet.
Also, if you're looking for a deal - I've seen overstock.com having "below manufacturers price" deals on amazon lately, which basically makes a $200 msrp machine come out to ~$170-ish (it varies, but is generally in that range), which would either save you some cash, or bump up to 3 day or better shipping if you're in a hurry
I was just messing with the software myself, and it seems pretty easy to setup. I created a page where I'd cut 10 snes labels with accurate dimensions and spacing matching my psd file that I use to print out on label paper.
I normally cut the labels with a guillotine trimmer and corner rounder, but sometimes my cuts aren't perfect and the corner radius is too large.
So, I'm considering getting this. It's $160 on amazon, which isn't as much as I expected.
Mind sharing the link?
Originally posted by: pichichi010
Mind sharing the link?
It's right here:
http://www.amazon.com/Silhouette-SILHOUETTE-PORTRAIT-Portrait/dp/B009GZUPFA/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp
The software is here: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/?page=support
Originally posted by: pichichi010
Originally posted by: plc268
Originally posted by: EightBitJunkie
Originally posted by: theguy1962
My wife has a silhouette and it works great. You can pretty much take any image or shape and it'll cut it. Here's a thread I did a while back: http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=7&thr...
I believe the cricut is locked as far as what images you can use. With Silhouette you can either buy images or make your own. It's been a while since I've heard about cricut so it may have changed since then to compete.
Here's the big one, CAMEO: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/?page=shop&cat=1
Here's the little one, PORTRAIT: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/?page=shop&cat=2
You may be able to find them cheaper looking around for deals.
Just wanted to add, second vote for Silhouette, the software is amazing - I just bought a portrait, which is the smaller of their units, it takes a normal 8.5 x 11 sheet of material, which basically translates to 6 nes labels on a sheet.
Also, if you're looking for a deal - I've seen overstock.com having "below manufacturers price" deals on amazon lately, which basically makes a $200 msrp machine come out to ~$170-ish (it varies, but is generally in that range), which would either save you some cash, or bump up to 3 day or better shipping if you're in a hurry
I was just messing with the software myself, and it seems pretty easy to setup. I created a page where I'd cut 10 snes labels with accurate dimensions and spacing matching my psd file that I use to print out on label paper.
I normally cut the labels with a guillotine trimmer and corner rounder, but sometimes my cuts aren't perfect and the corner radius is too large.
So, I'm considering getting this. It's $160 on amazon, which isn't as much as I expected.
Mind sharing the link?
$160 is for the smaller version: http://www.amazon.com/Silhouette-SILHOUETTE-PORTRAIT-Portrait/dp/B009GZUPFA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364869165&sr=8-1&keywords=portrait+silhouette
Edit: Beat me to it. Here's the bigger one at $240($60 off): http://www.amazon.com/Silhouette-Cameo-Electronic-Cutting-Tool/dp/B005Y1CPSU/ref=sr_1_2?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1364869226&sr=1-2&keywords=cameo
Originally posted by: Papa Smurf
So anyone got some pics of labels cut with any of the various machines mentioned in this thread?
I can field that, well for the Silhouette protrait anyway. Here's an earthbound zero cart I did in my most recent batch of printing.
To get the full effect, click on the link above and make it as large as possible, then obviously look at the corner angles for the label. They should have a stunted curve thats less than 90 degrees (unlike what cheap scrapbooking tools do, stay away from those)
Originally posted by: pichichi010
Is that viny?
Doesn't look like it. Looks like a normal gloss label.
FWIW, I've had good success with full sheet glossy labels at onlinelabels.com. They're not overly glossy and look close to the real thing.
They also have a weatherproof glossy label that's a bit more expensive, but it may be even more durable. I haven't tried it yet though. You can also get a few sheets for free if you request a sample over there.
But I started to use vynil, although I almost destroyed my 500 bucks printer, they look nice, just not as glossy as the onlinelables.com + tape.
Still debating which ones to use.
Originally posted by: pichichi010
Is that viny?
I'm sorry, I should have been more clear on my printing process, expecially in an example for it.
Currently this is the process I use:
Print on Office Depot cheapo brand full sheet "do it yourself inkjet stickers" - being sure to have "photo gloss" in the description.
Then apply Avery full sheet laminating sheets.
Then run through the silhouette cutter to break apart into 6 separate nes labels.
Peel off adhesive backing and apply to cart(s)
I'm currently tweaking and adjusting the process, especially in the laminating phase, but thats the general idea anyway.
Do you laminate with cold lamination sheets? I've done it, and I dont like that even though, I do not leave any bubbles, the lamination leaves some kind of grainy effect.
Although, I called an office max and they did had glossy labels, but I had purchased a batch of onlinelabels.com
And comparing the labels to Nintendo's early glossy SNES labels, they look 98% like the real thing.
I've messed with tape in the past, but it (especially the cheap stuff) ALWAYS bubbles up on me.
I guess you are printing inkjet for onlinelables ones, the laser ones, the print may come off with time.
Originally posted by: pichichi010
The bubbles come off after a week or two of the label applied. that has happened to me about 100 times, then they go away.
I guess you are printing inkjet for onlinelables ones, the laser ones, the print may come off with time.
Yea, using an expensive photo inkjet here. I just couldn't get the quality that I wanted out of a color laser.
Originally posted by: plc268
To be honest, I don't bother with lamination. I can't speak for long term durability (and abuse), but the glossy labels from onlinelabels has held up pretty well with handling the cart.
And comparing the labels to Nintendo's early glossy SNES labels, they look 98% like the real thing.
I've messed with tape in the past, but it (especially the cheap stuff) ALWAYS bubbles up on me.
Could you clarify the material your labels are made out of? The ones I use, are glossy inkjet labels, and have this disgusting tacky feeling after being printed if touched, I've gotten the same (negative) results on both Office Depot adhesive backed sticker paper, as well as on hp photo paper.
I guess what I'm really asking is, do you have some way around the sticky feeling, or do just live with it?
Originally posted by: EightBitJunkie
Originally posted by: plc268
To be honest, I don't bother with lamination. I can't speak for long term durability (and abuse), but the glossy labels from onlinelabels has held up pretty well with handling the cart.
And comparing the labels to Nintendo's early glossy SNES labels, they look 98% like the real thing.
I've messed with tape in the past, but it (especially the cheap stuff) ALWAYS bubbles up on me.
Could you clarify the material your labels are made out of? The ones I use, are glossy inkjet labels, and have this disgusting tacky feeling after being printed if touched, I've gotten the same (negative) results on both Office Depot adhesive backed sticker paper, as well as on hp photo paper.
I guess what I'm really asking is, do you have some way around the sticky feeling, or do just live with it?
I use these specifically:
http://www.onlinelabels.com/Products/OL179WG.htm?search=OL179WG&st=s
They're not photogloss... I'd peg them closer to a semigloss. My labels come out smooth and not sticky.
But you also mention HP photo paper. I print on that for stuff like UGC covers, and they are definitely photogloss. They're not really sticky for me either, but I do let them sit for an hour or so before I handle the prints.
Originally posted by: plc268
Originally posted by: EightBitJunkie
Originally posted by: plc268
To be honest, I don't bother with lamination. I can't speak for long term durability (and abuse), but the glossy labels from onlinelabels has held up pretty well with handling the cart.
And comparing the labels to Nintendo's early glossy SNES labels, they look 98% like the real thing.
I've messed with tape in the past, but it (especially the cheap stuff) ALWAYS bubbles up on me.
Could you clarify the material your labels are made out of? The ones I use, are glossy inkjet labels, and have this disgusting tacky feeling after being printed if touched, I've gotten the same (negative) results on both Office Depot adhesive backed sticker paper, as well as on hp photo paper.
I guess what I'm really asking is, do you have some way around the sticky feeling, or do just live with it?
I use these specifically:
http://www.onlinelabels.com/Products/OL179WG.htm?search=OL17...
They're not photogloss... I'd peg them closer to a semigloss. My labels come out smooth and not sticky.
But you also mention HP photo paper. I print on that for stuff like UGC covers, and they are definitely photogloss. They're not really sticky for me either, but I do let them sit for an hour or so before I handle the prints.
Ahh, gotcha. I was figuring you would probably mention something to that effect.
Also, regarding HP photo paper, I know they have different versions available. It was about a year ago when I first started making labels, I seem to recall it had this little text bubble on the front that said "Suitable for framing" so I'm thinking it was full gloss, and thus the horrible tacky feeling of the printed result, I can clearly remember if you would touch it at all, it'll leave a big old fingerprint / smuge. I used to do them with powder-free latex gloves on and then use spray adhesive - all in all a horrible and time consuming way to do labels. Hopefully others can learn from my trial and error (mostly error)
Thanks for the info!
I know it is the printer setting, right now im printing as "Other Glossy" but still a bit sticky and the black has a bit of a green tint to it.
Any recommendations?
Can't really say though. It probably has more to do with the type of ink as opposed to any setting you can change.
Originally posted by: dra600n
I use vinyl die cut labels that are UV protected. They won't run or fall off.
Wear, who and how much please good sir!
I'll update when I finally print some labels and cut them.
So does the small Silhouette works for a 8.5X11 sheet? it says the mat is 8X10
And do you think one of those silhouettes can cut comfortably a 14 ply posterboard?
I can't say anything about cutting posterboard, depends how think it is. You can play with the settings and adjust blade depth and all that, so it may very well cut poster without a problem.