Making Graphics templates

R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

Hi Guys.

Whats the best way to make up some templates for graphics? I need to make some up for the bodywork on my FZR track bike, so I can get a company to print them out on vynil for me.

I basicly need to make the templates for this.

https://www.classicdriver.com/sites/default/files/bike_images/cadbury_boost_1.jpg
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droog · Spanner Monkey Joined: 03 Dec 2019 Karma :

Take a look at this list of graphic design software (links below) - some of the packages are free and should do the job.

The software listed are alternatives to Adobe Illustrator (graphic design industry software - but expensive for a one-off project)

The free software on the list should be just as good as Illustrator for producing something like a motorcycle decal.

You can design a basic template on Photoshop or equivalent also.

https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/the-best-free-adobe-illustrator-alternatives

https://www.creativebloq.com/features/illustrator-alternatives

A100man · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Aug 2013 Karma :

someone already did it for you..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-RETRO-GRAPHICS-YZ-YZF-CADBURYS-BOOST-KIT/151724398157
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Ayrton · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Sep 2010 Karma :

Probably a better way of doing it, but I've made a template in Photoshop before and then printed it out using Adobe Reader onto multiple A4 pages and then used that to see if it's the right size and what not. Mine was quite a simple side panel that I then used the template to cut out some vinyl with.

Easy-X · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :

I've sent some designs off to general vinyl printers. I think I still have the print-ready "Hardly Davidson" design somewhere Laughing

Apart from the sizing (print demo on A4, cut out and sellotape on the bike) printers usually want a layered print format, e.g. base layer clear, layer 1 black, layer 2 gold, etc.
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