The Antalis Academy Introduction to Vehicle & Vinyl Application Workshop – Livingston
Who's the course for?
Antalis Academy is on the road and coming to Livingston, Scotland. For 3 days we will host a number of workshops that allow you to understand various application techniques and advice from our expert tutor.
What is wrapping?
- An introduction into the basic principles of wrapping, the materials used and the skills that are going to be required to complete a wrap job.
What do I need to start wrapping?
- Talking about what environment we need to wrap in.
- Tools we require.
Where to start?
- Cleaning
- Part removal
- Laying out
- Fitting
- Stretching/heating
Finishing
What types of job/markets are available?
Examples of different jobs and the pros and cons of each , looking at vehicle wraps , both domestic cars and commercial vehicles, and other areas that you may not of thought of like domestic appliances, kitchen cupboards, laptops and vending machines; hands on session on these areas
Commercial Wraps
- Designing advertising wraps
- Materials available
- Fitting styles / levels of detail required
- Colour change
Domestic Wraps
- Designing
- Materials available
- Fitting styles / levels of detail required
- Carbon fibre etc
Pricing
- What prices should I be charging? And why?
Workshop session
- Hands on
- Basic applications
- Curves
- Recesses
- Squeegee techniques
- Heating/stretching
- Finishing
- Post heating
Location & Booking
Antalis, Gateway House, Royston Rd, Livingston EH54 8AL
29th August 2019 | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tutor Profile
Paul Hughes is a Signmaker with 16 years experience running his own Signmaking business. In addition, he is an author on the subject and has been presenting the successful Signmaker’s Workshop at the Sign & Digital UK for the past four years.