This article explains how to create decals using Vinyl Decals mode on xTool C1 Color Cutter (hereinafter referred to as the xTool C1). Vinyl Decals mode automatically matches material colors to the colors in your design, letting you focus on designing without having to switch back and forth between processes and materials.
Preparations
๐ You can purchase the processing tools, pens, and materials you need at xtool.com.
- xTool C1
- xTool C1 cutting mat or electrostatic mat
- xTool C1 fine-point blade
- Weeding tool
- Scraper
- Transfer tape
- Material to be processed. Self-adhesive vinyl is recommended.
Procedure
1. Connect xTool C1 and the software
Refer to "Connect xTool C1 to the software" complete the connection.
2. Design processing objects
(1) Click Mode and select Vinyl Decals.
(2) Use the tools in the left pane to add vector graphics and text, and design your project.
๐ Note: You can import images, insert shapes, enter text, AI-generated designs, and so on.
3. Set the processing parameters and load the material
(1) Select the object, set the processing parameters for each one, then click Make.
๐ Ensure that you have set parameters for each object.
(2) Attach the material in the color required for task 1 smoothly to the cutting mat or electrostatic mat, then load it into the xTool C1.
(3) Click Material, select the material type, then click Apply.
๐ If you are using xTool official materials, the material can be identified automatically. Click Apply in the pop-up window.
4. Install processing tools and complete the processing
(1) Follow the prompts in the Pre-processing Check section to install the required processing tools. After the processing tool status shows as normal, click Start.
(2) When the interface indicates that processing is ready, press the multifunction button on xTool C1 and wait for the tasks to finish.
(3) After the task is finished, click Finished and press the multifunction button on xTool C1 to eject the cutting mat. Then, remove the material.
(4) Attach the material in the color required for task 1 smoothly to the cutting mat or electrostatic mat, load it into the xTool C1, and repeat the above steps to complete the processing.
(5) Remove the design and transfer it onto the surface of the target item.
- Use a weeding tool to remove the excess material around the design.
- Apply the transfer tape over the design, then scrape back and forth with a scraper until the design has fully transferred onto the tape.
- Peel off the transfer tape and attach it on the target surface. Scrape back and forth with a scraper until the design is fully adhered to the surface.
- Peel off the transfer tape.
