Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
it's hard to define a "best solution" there are so many variables and individual prefernces count... this is part of the fashination of this activity (and this forum...). but if you read some of the threads you might avoid a few pitfalls. Welcome and good luck!
it's hard to define a "best solution" there are so many variables and individual prefernces count... this is part of the fashination of this activity (and this forum...). but if you read some of the threads you might avoid a few pitfalls. Welcome and good luck!
OK let me re-phrase. My experience with making a tshirt was with my son, and we got a transfer sheet at walmart. it looked like crap, but we had a great time.
so i need something of better quality, easy to use, and easier and faster to make multiple items. oh an cheap to increase profits.
Last edited by Rodney; May 1st, 2007 at 03:33 PM.
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If you search the forums for ironall, you'll find lots of info on this particular transfer paper for inkjet printers. You can also search for printers to find out which printers are recommended for printing inkjet transfers (like the epson C88).
so i need something of better quality, easy to use, and easier and faster to make multiple items. oh an cheap to increase profits.
Nothing beats screenprinting for quality / speed / profit margin... if you're doing enough quantity. Your equipment needs will be more or less dictated by your desired product.
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Transfer express has great screen printed transfers for beginners. The only thing you really need to get started is a heat press which they sell too. They have hotronix which are the best. If you want to have a good quality heat press go with the new one. Everything you need is digital, time temperature and now pressure. It actually tells you exactly how much pressure is being applied which is very important and no other heat press does that.
but back to transfers. All you need to do is call them and get a price book and check out their layouts at transferexpress.com or easyprints.com.
Again, a great company for beginners.
Check out Rodney's post about heat transfer companies. Transfer express rates high for application for beginners.
An easy way to get started is to use custom screen printed transfers. They can be applied in seconds with just a heat press. No other tools or purchases are necessarry. There are many custom transfer manufacturers that have been reviewed in this forum. Ink jet transfers have limitiations on application and color and with the cost of consumables (ink cartridges) the cost is comparable.
Thanks for all great info. I did check out a few of those sites. However, my site currently links into spreadshirt.com. I am kindof liking the idea, since they handle all the customer service, shipping, product handling etc. I have been doing some 'quick' math, and since I work a full time job with plenty of overtime (for now anyway) is there a huge difference from spreadshirt than doing everything yourself? also, the $4k investment right now would make things REALLY tight.
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