Re: Giving up on laser for mugs, what package should I look for (dye sub)
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Originally Posted by marcelolopez
Here in the USA Coastal Business have sub ink in bags, among many others I don't remember now.
Check the section sub ink, and you will find it.
I think they ship to other countries too.
Re: Giving up on laser for mugs, what package should I look for (dye sub)
Thanks for the input. I guess I'll just play around with what I have and see if I can work it out. I have the transfer paper and some mugs so I might as well play with it. I think eventually I'll move to sublimation for the mugs.
Re: Giving up on laser for mugs, what package should I look for (dye sub)
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Originally Posted by Conde_David
I really don't understand why folks will not use free support to make it work. I strongly recommend not to piece-meal a solution.
I think that part of the problem is that not all suppliers are as friendly, or as helpful as yourself David. Some are just happy to take the money and run.
On occasions when I've asked for technical support myself (not printing), I am often greeted with someone that has had little training, or persists trying to sell me something else.
I think that is the basis of why these forums are so popular. You can get independent advice from people actually using the products. They do not always give accurate advice, but neither do some so called experts either.
Re: Giving up on laser for mugs, what package should I look for (dye sub)
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Originally Posted by Conde_David
The Forever folks are referring to normal toners. The mugs still need to be coated but with a softer coating. You press then place the mug in a glazing unit that bakes the toner into the coating.
May I ask what this "soft coating" is? Is it some type of a clear acrylic spray that one can buy in a DiY store? Do you recommend a specific brand of this spray?
Re: Giving up on laser for mugs, what package should I look for (dye sub)
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Originally Posted by catreid
I think eventually I'll move to sublimation for the mugs.
I did, and I think I am not going back to ...what? throwing my money and getting frustrated ? no thanks.
With sub, the first mugs I printed came out ok. That is more than I can say of the thirty something mugs ruined with laser transfer.
Re: Giving up on laser for mugs, what package should I look for (dye sub)
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Originally Posted by Conde_David
The real issue is putting all the elements of success together.
I really don't understand why folks will not use free support to make it work. I strongly recommend not to piece-meal a solution.
I think that statement is not very accurate.
I spent countless hours searching the forums, the internet, and posted several times about the mug issue.
I spoke to people at Coastal Business, they called me, emailed me, they were very helpful, but still it didn't work.
Probably is my bad karma
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