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Old October 26th, 2008 Oct 26, 2008 9:26:55 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Does anyone know the process in making custom transfer sheets? Like Transfer Express, FMX, etc. What do they use to make the custom transfers they sell?
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Does anyone know the process in making custom transfer sheets? Like Transfer Express, FMX, etc. What do they use to make the custom transfers they sell?
Screen-printed plastisol? Or are you looking for a more in-depth answer?
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Default Re: How are transfer sheets made?

They use a special paper that will release the ink and plastisol (there is also special plastisol made for this purpose). This is a difficult process that requires a lot of experience to do it properly.
 
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Does anyone know the process in making custom transfer sheets? Like Transfer Express, FMX, etc. What do they use to make the custom transfers they sell?
Here is a tutorial that will give a bit more insight on this method of printing. In my research I have found that a conveyor dryer is essential to gel the ink as a flash dryer is very inconsistent and may produce a bad product.

Printing Plastisol Transfers

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Default Re: How are transfer sheets made?

Here is another tutorial How to Make your own Plastisol Transfers

You can buy transfer sheets here: Ace Transfer Company, Inc.
 
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