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DIY transfers - coparable to plastisol?



 
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Old May 7th, 2007 May 7, 2007 5:08:31 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Hi. Is there a comparable transfer to plasitsol that we can print using special paper/printer? Any ideas?

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I don't think there is, as plastisol transfers will always be superior because it is "really" screen printing. Dye sub is great but you're limited to very light colored polyester or blends. If you're going to compare inkjet and laser printed transfers, lasers will generally give you better outcome.
 
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Is there a comparable transfer to plasitsol that we can print using special paper/printer? Any ideas?
Nope, 'fraid not. Vinyl would be about as close as it gets.
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What is the best combination of printer, ink and transfers to get the silk screen look? thanks
 
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I heaRD Chromablast is a good cheap process that you could do yourself. Search it on the web.
 
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There are discussions here that say a Laser printer or a CLC, and the Phototrans Image Clip paper by Neenah will give you the silk screen feel. Some members also like the Duracotton OIL or HT. These papers are for white or light colored garments only.
 
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See above: there isn't one.
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