For the key chain project, I learned how to use Adobe Illustrator. I started off designing the shape using path lines and anchors in designated RGB colors for the laser. I then had to download my image onto a flash drive and then take it to the laser. I followed the instructions set up the laser using UCP and was able to cut my key chain off. Below shows the process of how my key chain was created.
How To Use the Laser:
-Turn the exhaust on
-Open your file
-Open the UCP folder
-Use the focus tool to find your object
-Use the pointer tool to move the laser to where your plastic is located
-Use the focus tool to see if all 4 corners of your design are on the key chain
-Finally hit the green arrow and DO NOT leave the laser printing by itself
-Turn the exhaust on
-Open your file
-Open the UCP folder
-Use the focus tool to find your object
-Use the pointer tool to move the laser to where your plastic is located
-Use the focus tool to see if all 4 corners of your design are on the key chain
-Finally hit the green arrow and DO NOT leave the laser printing by itself
"It's Called A Vinyl...Not A Decal" -Coach Proctor
How To Apply A Vinyl:
-Apply paper to the vinyl and press hard
-Slowly remove the vinyl backing to leave the vinyl of the paper
-use a dentist tool to remove the shapes in your letters of your name
-Apple to your notebook
-Use a squeegee to apply it
-Gently peel off backing to reveal your finished vinyl design
-Apply paper to the vinyl and press hard
-Slowly remove the vinyl backing to leave the vinyl of the paper
-use a dentist tool to remove the shapes in your letters of your name
-Apple to your notebook
-Use a squeegee to apply it
-Gently peel off backing to reveal your finished vinyl design
In this lesson of Inventor/Illustrator, I learned how to map out a key chain using paths and anchors for the laser to cut it. I also learned how to create and apply a vinyl not my notebook. I learned that in order to make a key chain you have to use RGB colors so the laser knows what to cut and engrave. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about this and want to learn more, so I can make another key chain. I also want to learn how to make more vinyls, because I want to decorate my fishing tackle box with them!