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by sdbordeaux
Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: Plastisol Transfers
Topic: Transfer on seams
Replies: 6
Views: 6692

Re: Transfer on seams

There is a tool that we use that will allow you to press over seams. It is called a "print perfect pillow". It is basically a piece of foam that is sewn in between 2 Teflon sheets. This raises the print surface area and allows the upper platen to have even pressure across the transfer and...
by sdbordeaux
Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: General Forum Questions, Suggestions & More
Topic: Have an Idea?
Replies: 11
Views: 71633

Re: Have an Idea?

There is an app for iphone and android called Tapatalk. This allows forums to be much more navigable on mobile devices. It is a paid app for the user but it is free to add it to the Tapatalk database. I would love to see this forum added to Tapatalk! I use it for all forums that I am a member of and...
by sdbordeaux
Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: Plastisol Transfers
Topic: Numbers, Adhesives, Coverage, & 2 color Transfers
Replies: 9
Views: 7378

Re: Numbers, Adhesives, Coverage, & 2 color Transfers

Just hit your background color for 2 seconds (this will tack it down and keep shrink to a minimum) and peel hot. Then line up the foreground color, cover with a sheet and press for the full time, temp, and pressure. Peel hot.

As for the quality...use stahls thermoflex. It is the best in my opinion.
by sdbordeaux
Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:10 am
Forum: Digital Transfers
Topic: Can I Use Digital Heat Transfers On Black Tee Shirts?
Replies: 6
Views: 10830

Re: Can I Use Digital Heat Transfers On Black Tee Shirts?

Siser's Color Print media line has many options and the opacity to print and be applied to dark substrates. The only draw back the is telltale "white" boarder that is around the image. Easy fix....set a very small contour to the inside of your design and place registration marks...this way...
by sdbordeaux
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: Plastisol Transfers
Topic: Numbers, Adhesives, Coverage, & 2 color Transfers
Replies: 9
Views: 7378

Re: Numbers, Adhesives, Coverage, & 2 color Transfers

You can also cut cut your numbers and lettering with vinyl. Thermoflex or Thermogrip (for mesh materials) is perfect for this type of application and comes in many colors. This material can also be layered perfectly with no issues and adheres to jerseys nicely. There is also a material called GORILL...
by sdbordeaux
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:41 am
Forum: Vinyl Transfers
Topic: Writable Vinyl
Replies: 7
Views: 8844

Re: Writable Vinyl

I am not aware of any vinyl that will allow this per se. That said, there is nothing stopping them from signing the vinyl with a sharpie marker. I would suggest pressing a piece of white thermoflex onto a shirt, writing on with with a sharpie, and wash testing it. Another option...print out your des...
by sdbordeaux
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:32 am
Forum: Vinyl Transfers
Topic: Plotter and/or vinyl printer
Replies: 30
Views: 43196

Re: Plotter and/or vinyl printer

If you are looking for a vinyl cutter only.... Roland GX24 or the Graphtec CE6000-60 are both excellent cutters that will accept up to 24" wide media. Both are good in their own rights. If you are looking for a unit that will print and cut... Roland Versacamm VP-540i is the way to go in my opin...
by sdbordeaux
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:20 am
Forum: Plastisol Transfers
Topic: Transfer on seams
Replies: 6
Views: 6692

Re: Transfer on seams

There is a tool that we use that will allow you to press over seams. It is called a "print perfect pillow". It is basically a piece of foam that is sewn in between 2 Teflon sheets. This raises the print surface area and allows the upper platen to have even pressure across the transfer and ...
by sdbordeaux
Sat Mar 23, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: Vinyl Transfers
Topic: Plotting A Course To Vinyl Heat Transfers
Replies: 9
Views: 17073

Re: Plotting A Course To Vinyl Heat Transfers

I only decorate apparel with a heat press and either vinyl transfers or screen printed transfers. My shop setup Equipment: Roland GX-24 Hotronix 16x20 auto open clam Software: CorelDraw x5 Roland Cut Studio WinPCSIGN PRO 2012 Vinyl transfers are an excellent way to produce one-offs and small runs ke...
by sdbordeaux
Sat Mar 23, 2013 10:32 pm
Forum: Heat Press Equipment
Topic: How Much Does A Heat Press Cost?
Replies: 2
Views: 6201

Re: How Much Does A Heat Press Cost?

I would like to add a few things to this thread with regard to shopping for a new heat press and things to look for. First...a good heat press should have an over-the-center pressure adjustment. This will ensure that even pressure is being applied across the substrate. Also, a "floating" u...