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This isn't a model related question, but I'm thinking that the people on this board are going to be the experts, so I'm hoping you can help please.
I am wanting to apply a vinyl sticker to completely cover the front of this ikea chest of drawers:
I've ordered a single sticker that is the size all three drawers, so 680 x 400. It will only stick to the fronts, it will not extend and wrap around the sides.
So, how do I go about cutting it fit?
Do I stick the whole thing to the three drawers first then use a metal straight edge to cut the bottom of each drawer, then somehow try and cut the handle openings out? If so what should I use and how should I go about it?
Alternatively should I not stick them on first, but draw around the individual drawers on to the back of the sticker to create a template to cut? What should I cut it with? I've just discovered there is a thing called a wheel knife that might be helpful here?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
If it helps, the sticker is a cropped and appropriately sized version of this corten:
I am wanting to apply a vinyl sticker to completely cover the front of this ikea chest of drawers:
I've ordered a single sticker that is the size all three drawers, so 680 x 400. It will only stick to the fronts, it will not extend and wrap around the sides.
So, how do I go about cutting it fit?
Do I stick the whole thing to the three drawers first then use a metal straight edge to cut the bottom of each drawer, then somehow try and cut the handle openings out? If so what should I use and how should I go about it?
Alternatively should I not stick them on first, but draw around the individual drawers on to the back of the sticker to create a template to cut? What should I cut it with? I've just discovered there is a thing called a wheel knife that might be helpful here?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
If it helps, the sticker is a cropped and appropriately sized version of this corten:
Easiest route would be to apply oversize piece, lay drawer face-down on to a board and carefully cut around with a new sharp craft blade...but you've got radiussed edges to the drawer fronts I assume? Same could work if trimmed with the blade angled under the radius a bit as long as the vinyl is good quality and will adhere round the corners a bit. Alternatively make a template of the flat front surface, cut vinyl to the size and float on with washing up liquid solution and squeegee down when in place.
Or get some Corten laser/jet cut to size and sticks like sh*t it on the fronts!!
Or get some Corten laser/jet cut to size and sticks like sh*t it on the fronts!!
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