Because vinyl decals are physically cut from a roll of vinyl by a magical machine called a vinyl cutter or plotter.
What is vinyl applique.
So to put it simply stickers are printed on vinyl sheets and decals are cut from vinyl sheets.
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Some vinyl stickers are also cut albeit not to the same level of detail.
Here s what our cutter looks like in our studio in oxford.
The technique was.
Custom vinyl decals will last for about 3 years when used outside but can be less if exposed to extreme heat or weather.
The vinyl cutter is connected to a computer which allows it to read our vector design files.
There is some crossover however.
At printmoz you can choose just about any size and shape.
Your stickers will be 3 4 mil vinyl decals stickers thickness.
Where the decal or sticker confusion usually lies stems from vinyl cut lettering and graphics these are for long term outdoor use and are supplied with a pre masking sheet so upon application are transferred from one sheet medium to another.
A decal ˈ d iː k æ l us also d ɪ ˈ k æ l can ˈ d ɛ k əl or transfer is a plastic cloth paper or ceramic substrate that has printed on it a pattern or image that can be moved to another surface upon contact usually with the aid of heat or water.