Ordering
To order, please contact me and I will provide email instructions for file submission. I can also give you a quote. Shipping is available in the US. Local pickup and install available for Southern California only. Turnaround is typically 5 business days. Expedited turnaround available.
File Specs/Preparation.
The best program to use for designing vinyl lettering is Adobe Illustrator. (don’t have Illustrator, read below)
- Create your lettering graphics in a new file to actual size. (if you want 2″ tall letters, make them 2″ in the file. Check all sizes to make sure this will fit on the wall your working on.)
- Save this file as a master version. Then save a second version naming it “Outline”.
- In “Outline” version, Select all your text on the file, then on top menu, select TYPE>CREATE OUTLINES. This will change your editable text into objects. Doing this will allow any computer to open the file even if it doesn’t have the exact font.
- Save this file as PDF and it should be ready to go.
If you don’t have Illustrator, simply send the text in an email and the dimensions you want it to be. For example, you have an artist statement that is 100 words. Copy paste this to your email and say what size area you would like this lettering to fit on. “I would like the total size of this statement to be 36″ wide by 24″ tall with Garamond as the font and black matte vinyl”. With this info I can create a proof and send it back for approval.
You can also create a file in Word and I can use this to create a proof. Please include overall size intended.