Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Questions regarding vinyl cutters. We currently have an ebay store doing baby onesies and toddler tee's and every so often I get a request for for an adult tee. Now I'm getting more and more requests for custom shirts on adult tees and on color tees. I am looking at the Rowland GX24 but in my mind I keep thinking I'm going to end up with a t-shirt with some heavy, shiny vinyl on it as opposed to something that looks more screen printed. I know people have really expanded their capabilities, and income with this machine but can someone tell me I can get quality results with this. I've read about the different rolls of felt type material and so forth. Are people using mostly the spectra cut II, or the felt. I believe this would really expand my capabilities but I need to convince myself before I convince my wife.
Also, I believe I could use this to create the vinyl window graphics for cars. Can you confirm this.
Josh, I'm sure you will chime in on this. I saw a demo on this at the ISS show in Schaumburg but I think they just did numbers and letters. But I did notice the Imprintables shirts your people were wearing had multiple colors and were done with the cutter. I guess you can overlap the material?
I'm going to end up with a t-shirt with some heavy, shiny vinyl on it as opposed to something that looks more screen printed
Most of the vinyl transfer rolls I've seen have more of a "matte" finish.
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Are people using mostly the spectra cut II, or the felt
I personally like the flock/felt/supersuede type material because of the soft texture, but the regular vinly like spectracut II or thermoflex is also great for 1-2 color jobs when you want a regular finish. The regular vinyl is also less expensive than the flock.
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Also, I believe I could use this to create the vinyl window graphics for cars. Can you confirm this.
Yes, that is correct. You just buy a different type of vinyl specifically for outdoor sign use or car decal use. Lots of tips in the forums about this as well.
Most of the vinyl transfer rolls I've seen have more of a "matte" finish.
I personally like the flock/felt/supersuede type material because of the soft texture, but the regular vinly like spectracut II or thermoflex is also great for 1-2 color jobs when you want a regular finish. The regular vinyl is also less expensive than the flock.
Yes, that is correct. You just buy a different type of vinyl specifically for outdoor sign use or car decal use. Lots of tips in the forums about this as well.
Sure can
Thanks,
I've received some requests for some girls tees with simple phrases and I want them to be more girlie like rather than vinyl. The flock or supersuede would be perfect.
I picked up the GX-24 just before Thanksgiving. It is a great tool for me. I use it to do custom orders and runs of 6 or less. When I get to 6 shirts, I can outsource screenprinting so cheap it's not worth my time to weed.
I do a lot of white vinyl on black T's. The hand is silky smooth and flat. Screen printing is much thicker and rough in comparison.
You'll be able to take CorelDraw and create all kinds of 1 to 3 color designs. I do my on the Mac with Illustrator.
I've been using it to cut outdoor vinyl. Did a fleet of trucks, a large 6' x 8' sign, and some window vinyl. Paid for the cutter and start up supplies on 2 jobs.
PM me with specific questions, I'll be glad to answer any questions you have.
I picked up the GX-24 just before Thanksgiving. It is a great tool for me. I use it to do custom orders and runs of 6 or less. When I get to 6 shirts, I can outsource screenprinting so cheap it's not worth my time to weed.
I do a lot of white vinyl on black T's. The hand is silky smooth and flat. Screen printing is much thicker and rough in comparison.
You'll be able to take CorelDraw and create all kinds of 1 to 3 color designs. I do my on the Mac with Illustrator.
I've been using it to cut outdoor vinyl. Did a fleet of trucks, a large 6' x 8' sign, and some window vinyl. Paid for the cutter and start up supplies on 2 jobs.
PM me with specific questions, I'll be glad to answer any questions you have.
(It's about time to get the boat out...)
Thanks for the info. That's pretty much how I would use it also. My wife got upset when I spent $1300 on my heat press but was happy when it paid for itself in around 6 weeks. I figured this would be the same.
Yep, the weather is getting nicer so the boat should be going in soon. I'm just working on another set of speakers to mount up on the tower. I figured I could do some custom window graphics for some fellow boarders out there. Boat people are already used to spending a lot of money on them so it's another market to hit.
As far as the shinny vinyl shirt, there are things you can do to reduce or eliminate the shine when pressing it. Use Kraft papaper and it will reduce the shine, there are textured papapers for the press that will all but eliminate it and add a cool looking texture to the vinyl for a nice finish.
I think I need to expand with a vinyl cutter 
