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a("Concept") ---> b("Design") ---> c("Tool Specific Software") ---> d("The Tool")
click a "/VOW/intro-to-digital-design/concept" "This is a link to the concept page" _blank
click b "/VOW/intro-to-digital-design/design" "This is a link to the design page" _blank
click c "/VOW/intro-to-digital-design/software-tool" "This is a link to the tool specific software page" _blank
click d "/VOW/intro-to-digital-design/tools" "You are here!" _blank
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This page is going to redirect you to the pages for specific tools. Some will bring you to further VOW content, the rest will bring you to the wiki pages.
Tip: click a heading to expand it!
Get started with the Boss laser cutters. Get some tips for preparing an image for cutting on the Boss laser cutters.
Find detailed information and video guides for the Glowforge laser cutter.
Get started with the CNC routers. Get some tips for preparing an image for cutting with the CNC routers.
We have detailed guides, projects, and videos for the Cricut and the various things it can do!
The Wide Format Vinyl Cutter can also do plotting with the pen attachment.
Get started with the Digital Embroidery machine.
The Long Arm Quilting Machine has two stitching modes. One is guided by the user and the other is controlled by the computer. There are extensive guides provided by Bernina.
Dye Sublimation is pretty simple, it just uses the computer's print dialog. All the work is in preparing your graphic for printing and making sure that the material has synthetic fibers and is prepared properly.
¶ Direct to Garment and Direct to Film
Direct to Garment and Direct to Film is pretty straightforward. Direct to Garment applies a special type of ink directly to fabric while Direct to Film applies that ink to a heat safe transfer sheet for curing to a garment later.
The CNC Plasma Cutter is somewhat depreciated and we're hoping to upgrade to an easier to use system soon.
We have a ton of resources for 3D Printing on the VOW part of this website as well as over here.