I am fairly new to this business (6 mos) and have screen printing operation, but always looking for additional opportunities. I am ignorant regarding transfer pressing, but would like to join in on the fun!
I have two chief questions for now:
Is there much of a difference in appearance from shirt done w/ plastisol transfer vs shirt screen printed? I was thinking of 1) making my own transfers and storing for later imprinting and/or 2) just order from supply house like First Edition and let them do all the dirty work. Ha
If I wanted to do 1-2 maybe 3 shirts for a customer from time to time, what would be best method - provided I had a heat press(and scars to go with it)? Invest in a printer and print myself, order plastisol transfer, order ink transfer from outside vendor, or just contact out to someone to do the shirt.
I really hate to turn customers away and I would normally prefer to do everything myself (within reason!) I'm also trying to figure out a way to justify the purchase of a plotter/cutter.
Thanks in advance for your insight. This board is awesome!
Jim
I have two chief questions for now:
Is there much of a difference in appearance from shirt done w/ plastisol transfer vs shirt screen printed? I was thinking of 1) making my own transfers and storing for later imprinting and/or 2) just order from supply house like First Edition and let them do all the dirty work. Ha
If I wanted to do 1-2 maybe 3 shirts for a customer from time to time, what would be best method - provided I had a heat press(and scars to go with it)? Invest in a printer and print myself, order plastisol transfer, order ink transfer from outside vendor, or just contact out to someone to do the shirt.
I really hate to turn customers away and I would normally prefer to do everything myself (within reason!) I'm also trying to figure out a way to justify the purchase of a plotter/cutter.
Thanks in advance for your insight. This board is awesome!
Jim