Location: Vinyl Cutter | 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089

Description:

Learn to make your own signs, stickers and fabric transfers! In this hands-on tool training class, you'll create a custom designed tote bag while learning the ins and outs of our 30" USCutter vinyl cutters.  With this tool, you can make single-color stickers and signs, cut out masks for paint or etching, and make heat transfer appliques for textiles.

You will learn: 

• The materials available for use with vinyl cutters, and how to tell them apart.
• Cutting, scoring, and marking tools used in the machine.
• How to use VinylMaster Cut to lay out your design and send it to the cutter
• How to assess the vinyl cutter's performance and resolve common issues.
• How to use a heat press to transfer heat-press vinyl to fabric.

What to Bring

• Full length pants and closed-toed shoes
• Maker Nexus will provide a canvas tote bag for you to customize with a heat-press vinyl applique.  You can also bring a natural fiber garment to transfer onto.
• If you would like to use your own design, please save it in SVG, DXF, DWG or EPS format and bring it to class on a thumb drive.

Equipment Certifications
After passing this class, attendees who are Maker Nexus Hobbyist, Student, or Family Add-On members will be certified to independently use the following tools in our makerspace:

• USCutter MH-871 MK2 Vinyl Cutter
• Heat Presses

Members over the age of 16 will be cleared to use these tools independently. Members younger than 16 may only operate this equipment under the active supervision of a parent or guardian with an active membership who is also certified to use the same tools.

Check-Off Available
Members who have prior training and/or experience with roller-style Vinyl Cutters, Heat Press machines, and VinylMaster Cut software may request a Check-Off.  Members who can demonstrate their competence will be exempted from this required class, after which they can use this equipment independently.  The fee for a Check-Off on this class is $20, which can be paid in person at Maker Nexus. To request a Check-Off, please post your request in the #class-requests channel of the Maker Nexus Slack and we’ll set up a time with a proctor.

Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your reservation or transfer your registration to another date, we’re happy to help!  Please see our Cancellation Policy for information and cancellation instructions.

Available: 1/4

Price: $40.00 Taxes waived

Required age: Over 12 years old on the day of the activity

Tags: Equipment Certification Check-Off Available Beginner Kid Friendly

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