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Cutting & Shapes

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What is a kiss cut and how does it work with adhesive vinyl? A kiss cut slices through the vinyl face and adhesive but stops at the liner, so each sticker peels off cleanly while the backing sheet stay… Read answer What is a through cut? A through cut slices completely through both the sticker and its backing, producing separate die-cut pieces rather than stickers on a shared… Read answer What is perforation? Perforation is a line of small cuts that lets coupons, ticket stubs and response cards tear away by hand, so keep key text clear of the perf… Read answer What are rounded corners? Rounded corners are die cut to soften 90-degree edges and resist fraying and dog-earing in wallets, with small or large radius options for t… Read answer How detailed can my custom shape be? Custom die-cut shapes can be intricate if every part stays at least 0.25" wide, curves stay smooth, tiny spikes are avoided and the cut line… Read answer Can stencils be printed with designs that have isolated interior elements? Stencils cannot hold isolated interior pieces like the center of an O or A, so add bridges or connectors and have your printer confirm it wi… Read answer How accurate is cutting and die-cutting on printed products? Cutting and die-cutting can shift up to 1/16 of an inch, so keep text and logos inside the template safe zone and extend backgrounds into th… Read answer What is the minimum paper weight for die-cut printing? Die-cutting has no fixed minimum paper weight but works best on cover stock, since thin text-weight paper can tear or fray along detailed cu… Read answer What cutting tolerance should I expect for my printed order? Printed sheets are stacked and guillotine-cut in batches, so a small amount of shift is normal across a run and no printer can promise ident… Read answer What should I include in my order file to ensure correct printing and cutting? Mark clear cut lines, add a 1/8 inch bleed, note any custom die cut shape and keep text and logos clear of the cuts so the setup is confirme… Read answer

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