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What Are Vinyl Decals?

Vinyl decals are specially designed and cut from vinyl rolls for transferring or applying to other surfaces, such as glass, plastic, or metal. Desert Hillbilly Creations provides vinyl decals in a range of colors and finishes, but typically decals are monochromatic as they are cut and shaped from a single roll of vinyl.

A vinyl cutter is used to create the decal silhouette. The vinyl cutter is connected to a computer, where vector design files are accessed. The machine reads these files and cuts the vinyl into specific shapes and designs using a small blade for precision. Once the decal is cut, it must be weeded. This involves removing the excess vinyl and is usually done by hand. Weeding can be time-consuming for particularly complex and large decals, like those for a car or window. The final step is to apply a layer of adhesive tape to ensure the decal can be transferred easily onto another surface. To apply this adhesive layer, the decal is fed through a taping machine. As soon as the device rolls application tape onto one side of the decal, it is ready for use.

Although you can create multicolored vinyl decals, the process is more difficult because it involves cutting individual sections from different vinyl rolls before connecting them to form a single image. This type of decal takes more time to craft and uses more materials, so it is likely to be more expensive. It may also be more difficult to apply due to the number of individual portions. If incorporating various colors is the most important aspect of your design, you should consider using a vinyl sticker rather than a decal.