[skylandprinting]

Does anyone know the process in making custom transfer sheets? Like Transfer Express, FMX, etc. What do they use to make the custom transfers they sell?

 

[queerrep]

Does anyone know the process in making custom transfer sheets? Like Transfer Express, FMX, etc. What do they use to make the custom transfers they sell?

Screen-printed plastisol? Or are you looking for a more in-depth answer?

 

[leunam12]

They use a special paper that will release the ink and plastisol (there is also special plastisol made for this purpose). This is a difficult process that requires a lot of experience to do it properly.

 

[veedub3]

Does anyone know the process in making custom transfer sheets? Like Transfer Express, FMX, etc. What do they use to make the custom transfers they sell?

Here is a tutorial that will give a bit more insight on this method of printing. In my research I have found that a conveyor dryer is essential to gel the ink as a flash dryer is very inconsistent and may produce a bad product.

Printing Plastisol Transfers

Hope this helps.

Veedub3

 

[splathead]

Here is another tutorial http://www.t-shirtforums.com/t-shirt-articles/t14049.html

You can buy transfer sheets here: Ace Transfer Company, Inc.