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Girlzndollz · November 11th, 2008

Hi all, I've been looking in the threads to find the recommended suppliers for MOUSEPADS for INKJET heat transfer papers, like JetproSofstretch. I cannot find good answers out there.

Will you please share who do you buy your mousepads from (1/4")?

No dye sub leads, please, I found plenty of dye sub mousepads out there in Googleland and in here on the forum. I am really looking to find the really good suppliers of mousepads for INKJET heat transfer.

Thanks so much!

pete219 · November 11th, 2008

I'm not sure about the cloth, but the ones I got from imprintables are pretty good!

Girlzndollz · November 11th, 2008

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	I'm not sure about the cloth, but the ones I got from imprintables are pretty good!

Thanks, Pete. I took the word cloth out now, just because I'm not sure if that is the right term for the inkjet ones or not, and I don't want to add confusion. Just looking for good suppliers of inkjet mousepads that are not for sublimation.

I don't know exactly what the non-polyester mousepads are commonly called. Are they covered in cotton and or cotton blends? What threads I could find, they were called cloth or not called anything in particular.

Thanks anyone who can help me.

billm75 · November 11th, 2008

I use these from Coastal Business: Mousepad - 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" - 1/4" Thick, white fabric top, black rubber back - mouse pads

while they are polyester topped, they work well with inkjet transfer paper too. I use the techni print laser transfer paper and haven't had any trouble transferring to these pads

proworlded · November 11th, 2008

Our ClearSoft Inkjet paper works well with both polyester and cotton mousepads.

greyhorsewoman · November 11th, 2008

I didn't think were 'inkjet' mousepads, I just buy mousepads. I get mine from Pro World and they work great.

Do remember, it's best NOT to trim your transfer when you do mousepads. Having the whole sheet sets up the pad to better handle usage and not develop 'trim lines.'

Shuffy · November 11th, 2008

Kelly

I purchase my mouse pads at CASI/QLT: Photo Novelty Superstore

I also use QLT's EZ peel for the topper's canvas tote bags . .

the JPSS peels easier from the mouse pads . . JMO

Diane
;o}

Girlzndollz · November 11th, 2008

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Originally Posted by billm75


	I use these from Coastal Business: Mousepad - 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" - 1/4" Thick, white fabric top, black rubber back - mouse pads while they are polyester topped, they work well with inkjet transfer paper too. I use the techni print laser transfer paper and haven't had any trouble transferring to these pads

Hi Bill, thanks to you and everyone else.

Bill, have you used only the laser or have you used both the inkjet and laser papers on these?

Thanks alot.

mariehutch · November 11th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Girlzndollz


	Thanks, Pete. I took the word cloth out now, just because I'm not sure if that is the right term for the inkjet ones or not, and I don't want to add confusion. Just looking for good suppliers of inkjet mousepads that are not for sublimation. I don't know exactly what the non-polyester mousepads are commonly called. Are they covered in cotton and or cotton blends? What threads I could find, they were called cloth or not called anything in particular. Thanks anyone who can help me.

I have been using jpss on both the polyester mouse pads and coasters and can wraps from best blanks. It works great! My printer is a C120 epson with heat transfer ink from inkjetcarts.us. - They look better than anyone elses I have seen as far as color. Just remember to cover your bottom platten with parchment or teflon as you do not trim to fit and the excess may make a mess. Also preheat for 10 seconds and press for 23 seconds works well with my hix set at 365 med. pressure. Good luck, Marie

Girlzndollz · November 12th, 2008

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	I have been using jpss on both the polyester mouse pads and coasters and can wraps from best blanks. It works great! My printer is a C120 epson with heat transfer ink from inkjetcarts.us. - They look better than anyone elses I have seen as far as color. Just remember to cover your bottom platten with parchment or teflon as you do not trim to fit and the excess may make a mess. Also preheat for 10 seconds and press for 23 seconds works well with my hix set at 365 med. pressure. Good luck, Marie

Thanks a ton, Marie. I plan to get those carts, I have that printer, I love that paper, so your post really hits close to home. Thank you also for the detailed instructions how to press them. I really appreciate it.

PS: How do you deal with the excess? Do you trim with an exacto knife, or is there an easier way? Thanks.

Girlzndollz · November 12th, 2008

Thank you everyone for the great information and tips.
You guys rock, and I appreciate it.

mariehutch · November 12th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Girlzndollz


	Thanks a ton, Marie. I plan to get those carts, I have that printer, I love that paper, so your post really hits close to home. Thank you also for the detailed instructions how to press them. I really appreciate it. PS: How do you deal with the excess? Do you trim with an exacto knife, or is there an easier way? Thanks.

No need to do anything other than just peel. I make my designs about 1/4 to 1/2 inch larger than then the mousepad or coaster. That is why I cover the bottom platten so it stays clean. For koozies or can wraps I cut to size.

PressForProfit · November 12th, 2008

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	...How do you deal with the excess? Do you trim with an exacto knife, or is there an easier way? Thanks.

I really like using a rotary trimmer. Really a fast way to make accurate straight cuts.

I demo one as as part of this tutorial video on how to make a mousepad

Girlzndollz · November 12th, 2008

Thanks, Mike. I have an Exacto rotary trimmer, slices paper like butter.

So, you trim to about 1/8 to 1/4" larger than the mousepad and press.... what happens to the excess? Does it melt and lay down on the 'sides' of the mousepad? That's what I was wondering about trimming -- if you have to remove that somehow post press, or do you just leave it?

PS: For some reason, each time I click a link like the above, I am taken to the homepage of the forum. It's been happening for 2 days now. Hmm.

Is there another place to find that vid, Mike?

PressForProfit · November 12th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Girlzndollz


	Thanks, Mike. I have an Exacto rotary trimmer, slices paper like butter. So, you trim to about 1/8 to 1/4" larger than the mousepad and press.... what happens to the excess? Does it melt and lay down on the 'sides' of the mousepad? That's what I was wondering about trimming -- if you have to remove that somehow post press, or do you just leave it? PS: For some reason, each time I click a link like the above, I am taken to the homepage of the forum. It's been happening for 2 days now. Hmm. Is there another place to find that vid, Mike?

Direct link to vid...
How to Make a Mouse Pad using Digital Inkjet Heat Transfers | Learn All About... Digital Heat Transfer Printing

I trim exactly to the edge of the image which is 1/8" bigger than the mousepad. So for our most popular pad which is 9.25x7.75x.25", I make the image 9.5"x8".

When hot peeled, the remainder just hangs over the edge and never releases from the paper backing.

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