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ai file · September 10th, 2007

Hi guys,
I got a price list from Zach of FM Expressions a few weeks back regarding their Freedom plastisol transfers. I wanted to confirm something but he never got back to me so I was hoping some of the forum members here might have been in my shoes once and can confirm my doubts.

Since I know I am able to gang multiple images on one sheet. I was wondering:

1. will i be able to gang an image with 3 colors and an image with 5 colors on the same sheet?

2. if i have 5 different designs (6in x 6in each) and I wanted 20pcs of each, that's a total of a 100. If I went with their X-Large sheets (19in x 12.75in), one sheet would comfortably fit 6 images, which means I'll need 17 sheets. I'm I under the right impression?

3. in the price list, it mentions leaving the image in cmyk code. Does this mean I don't have to label my colors according to a pantone chart? What do I do in Illustrator then?

4. If I have an image with a white outline, how do i submit this?

Okay guys, I hope maybe Zach's online and can answer these himself, if not I thank anyone in advance with any information. Thanks!!

ZachEllsworth · September 10th, 2007

How's it going? To answer your questions...

1) It doesn't matter the number of colors in any of your images
2) You would want to gang (1) of each image on an XL sheet and order 20 sheets to get 20 of each image
3) Illustrator will allow you to build your colors using CMYK...you will only see percentages of each color...you can reference Pantone numbers when you order to help us color correct your art
4) If an image has a white outline, you can submit it on a background color that we can remove before printing

Let me know if you have any more questions.

ai file · September 13th, 2007

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Originally Posted by ZachEllsworth


	How's it going? To answer your questions... 1) It doesn't matter the number of colors in any of your images 2) You would want to gang (1) of each image on an XL sheet and order 20 sheets to get 20 of each image 3) Illustrator will allow you to build your colors using CMYK...you will only see percentages of each color...you can reference Pantone numbers when you order to help us color correct your art 4) If an image has a white outline, you can submit it on a background color that we can remove before printing Let me know if you have any more questions.

Thanks Zach!! That explains a lot. Is there anything else I should know before I submit my order to you guys?

jberte · September 13th, 2007

YES! you should know that they do absolutely gorgeous work!!!

i just got my very first order of plastisol from them on tuesday - and i'm in love! my thanks to courtney who walked me thru virgin territory with plastisol transfers - it was relatively painless and the results are just beautiful! thanks guys, now i have another tool in my toybox!

paulo · September 13th, 2007

Anyone have any sample pics of how these look?

jberte · September 13th, 2007

i've got pics of mine but my client has asked that i not post them due to the proprietary nature of the artwork.......but they are really, really nice!

treadhead · September 13th, 2007

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Originally Posted by paulo


	Anyone have any sample pics of how these look?

I've got several jobs we've run that I will try to get posted this weekend.

treadhead · September 13th, 2007

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Originally Posted by ai file


	Is there anything else I should know before I submit my order

They do excellent work and are very easy to work with.

The transfers peel "like butter" and are pretty much error proof.

The only thing I would be aware of is that they have more of a glossy look on colors other than white and tend to feel a bit heavy / thick for larger designs with alot of coverage.

That is not to knock them....just a limitation of the process but the colors are excellent!

Hope that helps...

John

paulo · September 13th, 2007

Would artwork still be submitted in layers for the different colors just like typical plastisol screenprinting and plastisol transfers?

treadhead · September 13th, 2007

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Originally Posted by paulo


	Would artwork still be submitted in layers for the different colors just like typical plastisol screenprinting and plastisol transfers?

Check out there website for all of there guidelines regarding artwork submission. There are several things that must be followed.

Welcome to fmexpressions.com

prometheus · September 14th, 2007

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Originally Posted by paulo


	Anyone have any sample pics of how these look?

Paulo, try this site: F&M Expressions - ABOUT F&M it is another one of their sites. It has some sample pictures.

paulo · October 15th, 2007

I know this was on another thread, but has anyone experienced that the plastisol transfers from FM almost feel like thin vinyl?

I did my first run of transfers, but they all seemed to feel that way, not the normal feel of a plastisol screenprint.

Opinions? Suggestions?

AdriaticBlue · October 15th, 2007

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Originally Posted by paulo


	Anyone have any sample pics of how these look?

Rodney's FM samples are in this thread. That sample page has proven to educate quite a bit of us here excited about heat transfers. I'm still learning a lot!

AB

queerrep · October 16th, 2007

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	Anyone have any sample pics of how these look?

trendydag · October 16th, 2007

Hi Rhonda,
I was wondering what specs you used to press the lower design. I am having trouble printing designs with small letters or thin lines.... I have tried pre-pressing the shirt to remove moisture, then pressing for 8 secs at 325 on high and then removing straight away.... No such luck.... The lines are sticking to the paper as I peel away and making it impossible to get the print right... I can't keep wasting my prints and good blanks lol...

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