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Old October 20th, 2007 Oct 20, 2007 11:06:40 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Metallic Paint or Heat transfer foil?

Hi All,
I was hoping you could tell me if the copper color on this shirt is metallic fabric paint, ink or some type of foil transfer?

Also, if it's a paint does anyone know where to get these specialty type of colors? I read in another post about glitter, someone suggested a low mesh count, is that correct?

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Default Re: Metallic Paint or Heat transfer foil?

My money is on foil. As far as I know metallic ink isn't that reflective.

And yes, low mesh count for glitter - otherwise it won't pass through.
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Default Re: Metallic Paint or Heat transfer foil?

Is something like that possible with Heat Transfer, if so..where and how do I do it.
 
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Default Re: Metallic Paint or Heat transfer foil?

Yes, there are also metallic vinyl materials for heat transfer applications. You cut in mirror image using a cutter like the GX-24, weed, press face down, then remove backing. There are even glitter materials available. I have tried some and they really look good, pricey though.
 
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Default Re: Metallic Paint or Heat transfer foil?

That is a foil on there. My bet without touching that shirt is that it is water based ink with a plastisol ink onto which the foil was placed.
 
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