Custom Logo for Barbecue Smokehouse cut in Siser EasyWeed
Creating a custom logo or design can be an involved process, especially when you want it to stand out. Several factors influence how a design comes together, and subject matter is one of the most important.
While thinking about lunch the other day (specifically barbecue), I started brainstorming names for a fictional barbecue joint. That’s when “The Heavenly Hog” came to mind. The original sketch featured a cheerful pig standing upright and very much alive.
After making a rough sketch of the concept, I moved on to digitizing the artwork. During that stage, I decided to change the name to “The Divine Swine.” Along with the name change, I flipped the pig upside down and gave him a lifeless look by replacing the eye with an “X.” That small twist added a bit of humor and edge to the design.
Original Sketch for Heavenly Hog custom logo
Once the artwork was finalized, I cut the logo using Siser EasyWeed on a Roland Cutter. Instead of using tweezers, I opted for a quick trip around the carrier sheet with a weeder. This made the process smooth and efficient.
Weeding the custom logo
With the weeding complete, I heat applied the design to a V-neck T-shirt. I peeled the carrier hot for a clean, professional finish.
Peeling the carrier from the applied custom logo
Here’s a look at the completed Divine Swine logo right on the press.
My design finished on the press
Take a closer look at the detail in the pig’s face – especially the tiny nose shape. Those small elements really bring personality to the design.
Closeup of the “Divine Swine” himself.
And finally, here’s the finished shirt as modeled by our trusty silver mannequin, Manny!
Finished design on “Manny” the mannequin.
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Great post, what type and colour of vinyl did you use?
Daniel – This is just White EasyWeed!
I’m looking into making custom designs for sports gloves made of spandex/lycra. Can these designs be made with made with multiple colors? Is “weeding” the program to make the custom designs? Thanks.
Hi Jeb! For spandex/lycra gloves, EasyWeed® Stretch is going to have the best results. To make a multi color logo, you’ll need to cut, weed, and apply each color separately. Weeding is the process of removing the extra material from the cut design. I’d suggest reading this post for all the heat transfer vinyl lingo and beginner basics.
Thank you. Is there a program for the designing? I’m still learning to get started in this fabric art.