How To Use Patterned Vinyl Story

How To Use Patterned Vinyl:

Crafting with permanent adhesive vinyl and removable vinyl is one of my favorite materials to work with.

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But sometimes, I have a hard time deciding how to best use my favorite pattern. Here are several ways you can showcase your favorite patterned vinyl.

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So how can we showcase pretty patterns in our craft projects? There are a few key things to look for when picking an SVG design to cut the pattern vinyl from.

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Pick a design that has a large solid element to it. Choose a design with background layer that, even when cut out, will capture the pattern of the vinyl without much disruption to the rhythm.

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Choose fonts carefully. If you are using pattern vinyl in a design that has text elements, aim to do with thicker, chunkier fonts.

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Keep the design large. Even if you follow all the suggestions, you can still end up with difficulty seeing the playful pattern if the item is scaled too small.

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