The vinyl cutter is a tool that has been adapted from the sign industry. Though the vinyl cutter is capable of cutting paper and other thin materials, it is ultimately made for cutting laminated adhesive vinyl. This tool is exceptional when precise design is needed in a temporary or permanent setting. The tool utilizes a blade similar to that of an x-acto knife and cuts through the material. The excess is then removed and discarded. The remaining vinyl is then adhered to a tape which is used to transport it to the final substrate. This method of production allows stencils to be produced with great accuracy and similar to the laser cutter, the use of Adobe Illustrator makes this equipment extremely accessible.
