Can you get sub dye ink & printer from stores or only online?
Hello, I am wanting to put stuff on tiles, mugs & things & have been told i need sub dye ink & printer. Does anyone know if you can but this stuff in stores or only online? Also do you have to use a certain type of heat press for the tiles? I know you have to get a mug press for the mugs but not sure about tiles? I would so appreciate someone helping me out with this. Im not wanting to order online right now if i dont have to, because im not sure what is good & whats not & dont want to sink alot of money in stuff online that im not sure if it is what im needing & also i want it now !!!! lol. Please help me. I also know that if im wanting to transfer on dark shirts that you cant use the sub ink so I would love your input on what kind of printer & ink & transfer paper works best with dark shirts that is not real thick & hard. Hope to hear back from someone soonl. Thanks & God Bless !!!
Re: Can you get sub dye ink & printer from stores or only online?
Where do you live? I found out that Coastal Business Supplies is in my area, and called them. They were SO AWESOME about letting me come to their business and asking a BILLION questions!!!! They helped me out so much, and I was able to buy some things right there so I could take home a few things to play with. So, look and see if one of the businesses listed, is in your area, and call them. Or if you are in the St Louis area, go to Coastal, they are GREAT!!!!
Re: Can you get sub dye ink & printer from stores or only online?
Thanks, but everywhere i call acts like they have never heard of sub dye or sublimation. I have even called our major office supply stores & nobody seems to know what im talking about. Maybe there is another name for it, lol, im not sure what the problem is. I just know that i am so ready to get me a printer & some sub dye & get to transfering. As far as tiles. It is a new thing out now & its putting sayings, quotes, poems whatever you would like on them & sitting them in a easel or hanging on you wall or whatever. They are very pretty. Thanks alot for your advice.
Re: Can you get sub dye ink & printer from stores or only online?
Dye sub ink is a special kind of ink that is only manufactured by 1 company. Besides Coastal, there is Conde and Johnson Plastics that handle dye sub equipment. I've dealt with all of them and they're all top notch. They'll all be happy to help you out. This ink is not something you'll find in your typical stores.
Re: Can you get sub dye ink & printer from stores or only online?
Thanks, i just found out about Johnsons Plastics earlier & they have one in Dallas. So expensive for the sub dye. Could you tell me what CIS is or means. Thanks
Re: Can you get sub dye ink & printer from stores or only online?
Thanks again, i appreciate your help. So you only use black ink ? Well i think i have come to the conclusion that if i can get someone that doesnt charge way to much, that i will let them do my shirts, tiles, mugs that i am wanting printed. I also have some sayings i want put on wine glasses that are for the holidays so i need to get them started as well. Im just praying i can find someone i can trust & that i will be able to do this & still make money off of it. I just think for now it is my best way to go. Then i can see how it goes as far as getting rid of the stuff & then maybe get into doing it myself. My mind is not even functioning normal over this last week of staying on this computer & trying to figure out which way to go. LOL
Can you get sub dye ink & printer from stores or only online? 
