Scott Shepherd
07-23-2007, 11:02 AM
I'm working on a job right now and I've managed to get through the tough part, but it was a learning curve and I certainly didn't do it the easy way, so I thought I'd post the question here for some technique questions.
I have a customers logo that's multicolor. It has a fairly complex shape overlayed on several other shapes. The back object colors are dark blue while the front object is light greenish. I thought it would be simple and I'd just put the green object on top of the blue objects and we'd be all set. Wrong. The blue showed through the green. Dang it.
So I cut out the complex shape again, and then cut all the blue objects with the object cutout as well, so it would fit like a puzzle. Now, laid the blue down, all is well. How the heck am I going to lay down the "puzzle piece" that's green?
I can't see through the backing paper, so I can't tape it in the right place and hinge it. I ended up doing that piece wet so I could slide it into place. Worked out okay.
Did I do this right? Or is there an easier way to align complex shapes. I've used registration squares before, but for super sharp detail, I've had mixed results.
I have a customers logo that's multicolor. It has a fairly complex shape overlayed on several other shapes. The back object colors are dark blue while the front object is light greenish. I thought it would be simple and I'd just put the green object on top of the blue objects and we'd be all set. Wrong. The blue showed through the green. Dang it.
So I cut out the complex shape again, and then cut all the blue objects with the object cutout as well, so it would fit like a puzzle. Now, laid the blue down, all is well. How the heck am I going to lay down the "puzzle piece" that's green?
I can't see through the backing paper, so I can't tape it in the right place and hinge it. I ended up doing that piece wet so I could slide it into place. Worked out okay.
Did I do this right? Or is there an easier way to align complex shapes. I've used registration squares before, but for super sharp detail, I've had mixed results.