Why paint graphics when using vinyl is easier? In truth, paint is more economical than vinyl in some cases. This is especially true when the graphics cover a very large area. I know this sounds like a sacrilege coming from a vinyl-graphics columnist, but that’s the way it is.
Here’s a time-tested method to faithfully reproduce a design using paint. Some old-school signpainters use opaque projectors to transmit their design onto a paper or plastic sheet. After drawing the design onto the sheet, the painter uses a pounce wheel, a tool with very sharp points that punches small holes into the sheet. Then, he tapes the sheet into place.
Tapping a pad filled with graphite