Workshop¶
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes:
- Learners can install Inkcut
- Learners can start Inkcut
- Learners can set up the vinyl cutter
- Learners can use the vinyl cutter
- Learners can set up the heat press
- Learners can use the vinyl press
Non-goals:
- Learners can design their own SVGs
- Learners get a T-shirt
- Learners use vinyl of any color
- Date: February 7 February 2025
- Time: 18:00 (sharp!) to 20:00, door open at 17:45
- Place: Uppsala Makerspace
- Registration: not needed, just show up :-)
- Language: Swedish if all can understand Swedish, English or bilingual otherwise
- Max number of participants: unlimited
- Preparation: none
- Optional preparation: bring a laptop, bring a T-shirt, bring an SVG (whatever that is) image
In this workshop, you will learn how to use the vinyl cutter to cut out a design in vinyl and press it on a T-shirt.
Schedule¶
The workshop is scheduled to take two hours, although most learners will finish quicker.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 17:00 | Preparation: reception desk, tables with Linux laptops |
| 17:45 | Reception open, talk to guests |
| 18:00 | Start |
| 19:00 | Break |
| 19:15 | Continue |
| 20:00 | Done |
Frequently asked questions¶
What colors can I choose from?¶
The ones we have. Currently, this is only white.
Can I bring my own vinyl?¶
Yes, at your own risk.
Do I need to bring a T-shirt?¶
No.
We will use a testing T-shirt to make prints.
Can I bring and use my own T-shirt?¶
Yes.
Do I need to bring a picture that I want to print?¶
No.
We will use a simple known-to-work image to make prints, which is the logo of the Lördagskurser.
Can I bring and use my own image?¶
Yes.
However, if that image is not accepted by Inkcut or is too complex, we will ask you to use the testing image instead, so that all learners can use the vinyl cutter.
Can I bring my own laptop?¶
Yes.
It can be used for:
- All: using Inkscape to create images
- Linux-only: using Inkcut to communicate with the vinyl cutter
For teachers¶
Preparation¶
Teachers will start preparing one hour earlier.
Team¶
This is the current teaching team:
| Person | Task |
|---|---|
| Richel | Coordinator |
| Enrico | Teacher 1: Software |
| Angela | Teacher 2: Vinyl cutter |
| Leo | Teacher 3: Heat press |
Booklet sections¶
| No | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Install Inkcut |
| 2 | Setup Inkcut |
| 3 | Get T-shirts |
| 4 | Get vinyl |
| 5 | Connect the vinyl cutter |
| 6 | Place foil of vinyl cutter |
| 7 | Set up Inkcut connection |
| 8 | Use Inkcut |
| 9 | Transfer vinyl to T-shirt |
| 10 | Setup heat press |
| 11 | Transfer vinyl to T-shirt |
Carousel¶
| No | Topic numbers | Needs | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1,2 | Laptop | Enrico + Richel |
| B | 5,6,7,8,9 | Vinyl cutter, vinyl | Angela |
| C | 10,11 | Heat press, T-shirt, cut vinyl | Leo |
Materials to prepare¶
- n booklets
- n laptops
- 1 test T-shirt
Checklist¶
16:00-17:00¶
- [ ] Connect all computers
- [ ] Each Linux computer has Inkscape and Inkcut installed
- [ ] Each Windows computer has Inkscape installed
- [ ] Prepare 1 two-seat table per computer
- [ ] Each table has electricity
- [ ] Print 5 booklets
- [ ] Each table has a booklet
17:00-17:45¶
- [ ] Reception desk ready
- [ ] Reception desk has a registration list
- [ ] 1 test T-shirt present at heat press
- [ ] 1 pre-cut vinyl at heat press
| Duration (mins) | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 | Introduction |
| 10 | Learners read the booklet or website |
| 15 | Demo of all steps |
| 35 | Do it, always have 1 learner at B and C |
| 15 | Break |
| 45 | Do it, always have 1 learner at B and C |
| 15 | Questions |