Discuss the various finishing services that can help showcase your brand. Topics include custom neck tag labels, hang tags, garment washes, folding, bagging and even shipment/packaging options.
So as some of you may have read the thread about heat pressing onto different materials other than tshirts (i.e. burlap, canvas, etc)...well I did a test in that thread using JPSS and canvas material as well as burlap. See the results here: Burlap Methods
After doing that, I thought to myself, it would be cool if I could just print DIRECTLY onto my canvas material, esp. since I haven't purchased a plotter/cutter yet, so the polymer really shows thru on the material
Well I gave it a try, and I think it looks awesome, this is using canvas material, specifically duck cloth, and my Epson 1400, OEM inks. I'm really happy with the results...I plan to use this method for my hangtags, let me know what you think
Re: Creating my own Hangtags, all done with my Epson!
So this one got my attention, just had to try it...
I experimented on three different fabrics: Light cotton woven, white cotton t shirt and burlap with an Epson C88+.
First I cut a piece of fabric to fit a piece of card stock
I cured this by ironing the fabric to the card stock with the ez tak so that it was really flat and stuck well.
Then even the burlap went through ok, the print head did drag on the leading edge a little but not bad for a very thick fabric.
Here are some after pictures.
These pics were taken after washing with bleach. I only tried black and washed immediately after printing and heat setting. It seems most of the color stayed, the light cotton (orange) faded a little, maybe it would hold better if it was on the fabric longer than a few minutes before washing Impatient...
l I used regular photo setting on the printer. I only had a very coarse burlap on hand I'm sure a tighter weave burlap would work better and look more like Tasha's hang tag.
Re: Creating my own Hangtags, all done with my Epson!
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Originally Posted by aditudegear
First I cut a piece of fabric to fit a piece of card stock
Then ironed it and sprayed the card stock with ez tak and attached the fabric
If you use freezer paper it should go through the printer easier and, also, you won't have to use an adhesive to attach your fabric.
Just iron your fabric onto the shiny side of the freezer paper and it will stick just enough but will be easy to remove.
I've not printed on fabric this way but recently read about doing this using freezer paper for a backing.
Re: Creating my own Hangtags, all done with my Epson!
on the tests above I used Ink Jet Carts Ultra II pigment inks in refillable carts. They are definitely waterproof and hold up to bleach well.
But good point Lewis... I don't think anybody will wash their hang tags... who knows someone may find another use for this info. (just love that grin makes me smile!)
Re: Creating my own Hangtags, all done with my Epson!
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Originally Posted by mrdavid
So you just ran it though your printer canvas and all no transfer paper
Yep, just ran it thru the printer directly, of course trim the edges as neatly as possible, cut to your desired width, and print. There is an option to spray glue a sheet of printer paper to the back, but I didn't do this, and it worked just fine.
Re: Creating my own Hangtags, all done with my Epson!
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Originally Posted by TshirtGuru
...won't that wash out?
I agree, hangtags aren't typically washed so it wouldn't be a concern...you can definitely run them thru a printer that uses pigment ink, if you were concerned about the washability....
Re: Creating my own Hangtags, all done with my Epson!
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Originally Posted by lizziemaxine
If you use freezer paper it should go through the printer easier and, also, you won't have to use an adhesive to attach your fabric.
Just iron your fabric onto the shiny side of the freezer paper and it will stick just enough but will be easy to remove.
I've not printed on fabric this way but recently read about doing this using freezer paper for a backing.
Wow that's an awesome idea....I thought about the standard printer paper, but not freezer paper, thanks for the input!
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Creating my own Hangtags, all done with my Epson! 
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