Andrew Pomeroy

The precision of the vinyl cutter allows for a very realistic visual imitation of common images that utilize a small number of colors. For example, universally-recognized signage is often only composed of two colors and is drawn with very simple imagery and text.

The inspiration for this one came from the common "Emergency Exit" signs seen in public buildings all over the world. Here is my alteration:

The process involved a normal vinyl-cut image layered on another cut layer of equal size, a large white rectangle which served as the "backing." On the upper layer (the red vinyl), I cut the transfer tape to match the size of the bottom layer exactly, and then used a tee-square to align the two while I sandwiched one layer upon the other. Vinyl sticks to itself with much tenacity; I used a dab of water on the adhesive side of the top layer so that the two pieces of vinyl wouldn't become accidentally stuck together permanently. It came in handy, as I had to separate the two at least once.

Here's a timelapse of the process:

Timelapse - Fake Signage Production from Andrew Pomeroy on Vimeo.