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"Adobe Illustrator or Illustrator is a vector graphics editing program published by Adobe. It is useful for designing logos, clip art, blueprints, and other precise, resolution-independent illustrations. "
In our assignment, we had to design and create a key chain out of fiberglass. In order to do this, we needed to use the program called Adobe Illustrator. First, I needed to decide what kind of shape I wanted for my key chain. I didn't want to do something that had sharp edges because that might scratch anything that's in my pocket. So I went with a rounded rectangle, shown below.
After that, I needed to decrease the outline of the rectangle in order for the laser to recognize it and be able to cut it out. Next I selected the font and picture I wanted for my key chain. I am almost sure that I am going to Whitewater, so I wanted a key chain that reflected that. I also needed to image trace the eagle so that the laser recognizes it to engrave, not cut.
Once I successfully added the logo and my name above it, I double- checked the red outline, the thickness , and the proportions of the key chain. After that, I headed out to the laser cutter and selected the different options on the computer next to the laser. There are many different variations and materials that you can use so its important to pick the right ones. Once I finished with that, I correctly lined up the laser pointer with the plastic and successfully cut out my keychain
Next, we learned how to use the vinyl cutter. The project assigned to us was to design our name and print it out on vinyl to put on the fronts of our notebook. Before we began, Mr. Willauer taught us the basics of the machine, and how the small incisor cuts the design/ name out of the vinyl. First thing first, we needed to choose the color we wanted, (purple) and place it into the machine. We had to make sure that the vinyl was in between two rollers, otherwise the vinyl will not cut properly. After designing and selecting the font for my name, I cut it out.
After cutting it out, I had "weed" out the spaces within the letters. You have to carefully peel it off with dental instruments to get the desired effect and make sure you don't tear or destroy your letters.
Once I was done with that, I placed the letters onto some masking tape, to transfer to my notebook, and then used a flat piece of plastic to press my name onto the notebook, shown below:
In this section, I learned the fundamentals of Illustrator, and the components of it. I learned how to engrave and cut out shapes and designs using a laser cutter. I also learned how to use a vinyl cutter to cut out shapes and designs and how to apply those designs onto any surface. This program is very useful in the art and design field, and can be used in many different fields.