[IdleMedia]

Thanks, this was extremely useful. As I posted in another thread before I was pointed here:

I ask because we have the opportunity to get our hands on some good screening equipment cheap.

Now we wouldn't want to bust out the ink and screens everyday when orders come in because it would be a nightmare and a mess -- so what I'm thinking is screen them onto transfer paper, store, transfer later.

That way transfers can be made maybe once per week and quickly used when needed. Does this make sense to do? Is it worth it when the numbers come down to it? Anyone have experience/links? I'll continue searching, but figured I'd tack onto this thread.

Now obviously there will be some trial and error in the beginning, but looking at the cost of the sheets this would be MUCH cheaper than outsourcing the creation of the transfers.

 

[jaggraphics]

What if i am doing several colors. Can we flash between colors? Also, is there a clear gel that goes on as the last coat. I had ordered some transfers and they had a glossy look on the back side before applying. What degree does my dryer have to be on and for how many seconds does it dry go through at that temp?

 

[IdleMedia]

What if i am doing several colors. Can we flash between colors? Also, is there a clear gel that goes on as the last coat. I had ordered some transfers and they had a glossy look on the back side before applying. What degree does my dryer have to be on and for how many seconds does it dry go through at that temp?

Check out this article:
Printing Plastisol Transfers

 

[simonb]

hi I am very interested in any additional information that you may be able to send in addition to this post. Is there any way to orint these transfers from your own office printer ( I have only done a few hours of research on this topic and greatly appreciate any input at this time. thanks so much.

 

[Rodney]

hi I am very interested in any additional information that you may be able to send in addition to this post. Is there any way to orint these transfers from your own office printer ( I have only done a few hours of research on this topic and greatly appreciate any input at this time. thanks so much.

No, you can't print them from a home printer. You need screen printing equipment to print plastisol transfers.

This article is more for someone who is already doing screen printing directly onto t-shirts and has the equipment already to do screen printing.

Plastisol transfers are not something that comes from an inkjet or laser printer or something that is done at home.

Normally, when people need plastisol transfers, they outsource them to a company that does transfer printing. Here's a list:

http://www.t-shirtforums.com/heat-press-heat-transfers/t4095.html

 

[smurf1]

hi quick question i have a epson r1800 can iuse this printer to use that paper if not what do i need thanks

 

[Rodney]

hi quick question i have a epson r1800 can iuse this printer to use that paper if not what do i need thanks

Please read the post right above yours You can't print plastisol transfers with your own home printer.

 

[Scrnprntmom]

We've run into a little problem printing our homemade plastisol transfers on dark shirts. We created a gold transfer, went through all the appropriate steps, and heat-pressed it. It worked out beautifully except that we see a "haze" around the image from the powder. Hadn't noticed this before when we printed on dark mesh basketball jerseys, but it's quite obvious on the black tees. Too much powder?? Any suggestions?

 

[Its Written Tees]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, for that clarification!

 

[kinyemi]

hi guys,
I was just wondering what mesh number you normally use when doing detailed designs with plastisol inks?
thanks
jeff

 

[MaxieGarb]

If anyone is interested I make 1000's of plastisol transfers on a simple home made vacuum table.
I took a piece of plywood with formica and drilled small holes in a pattern the size of my paper. (looks like the grid on Coreldraw) I then put the sheet of wood on frame, can be a wooden silk screen frame, and put another piece of plywood on the base (without holes). In the base or from the side, drill a hole and connect a household vacuum cleaner. This will hold the paper down. You can put tape over the holes if you have smaller paper.
On the board with the holes put hinges with clamps (available from silk screen supplies and you have a simple vacuum table.
For one color designs I buy paper from a bakery supply, they have paper that stops the cakes sticking to the pan. It has a silicone coating and it's really cheap. You don't need transfer paper for one color designs.
I run the sheets through my oven on a low temp or very fast so the ink gells. You can also use a flash.
I usually use powder adhesive (I use Union) to improve the adhesion. You put this powder in a tray a slide the printed paper over it, ink side down and then shake the excess glue off.
Simple and cheap and works really well.

 

[MaxieGarb]

If anyone is interested I make 1000's of plastisol transfers on a simple home made vacuum table.
I took a piece of plywood with formica and drilled small holes in a pattern the size of my paper. (looks like the grid on Coreldraw) I then put the sheet of wood on frame, can be a wooden silk screen frame, and put another piece of plywood on the base (without holes). In the base or from the side, drill a hole and connect a household vacuum cleaner. This will hold the paper down. You can put tape over the holes if you have smaller paper.
On the board with the holes put hinges with clamps (available from silk screen supplies and you have a simple vacuum table.
For one color designs I buy paper from a bakery supply, they have paper that stops the cakes sticking to the pan. It has a silicone coating and it's really cheap. You don't need transfer paper for one color designs.
I run the sheets through my oven on a low temp or very fast so the ink gells. You can also use a flash.
I usually use powder adhesive (I use Union) to improve the adhesion. You put this powder in a tray a slide the printed paper over it, ink side down and then shake the excess glue off.
Simple and cheap and works really well.
I use 110 mesh and whatever ink I would use for direct printing. For dark opaque.

 

[remidemic]

can the plastisol transfers be stored?

once the plastisol is printed on the transfer paper and the powder is sprinkled, whats the shelf life of the plastisol transfer? will it stick if placed in a stack of plastisol transfers?

 

[MaxieGarb]

I've never really tested it but old transfer I have lying around still work well.

 

[fadzuli]

hmm does that mean i can jus send my designs to any screen printer with transfer paper and have them do it for me?

if yes, wat do i need to tell them when placing an order? is there any special inks that they need to use?

 

[Rodney]

hmm does that mean i can jus send my designs to any screen printer with transfer paper and have them do it for me?

if yes, wat do i need to tell them when placing an order? is there any special inks that they need to use?

No, not every screen printer can print plastisol transfers. You can find the link to the list of screen printers who can right in the first post of this thread.

The screen printer would need to be setup to print these kinds of transfers. Not all printers will do it.

 

[fadzuli]

thanks rodney, the problem with the list is that its all not in the APAC region. i was hoping to get a printer closer to home. I know that they do international shipping. jus wanted to reduce the downtime as well.

but thanks again for the insight. =)

 

[Rodney]

thanks rodney, the problem with the list is that its all not in the APAC region. i was hoping to get a printer closer to home. I know that they do international shipping. jus wanted to reduce the downtime as well.

but thanks again for the insight. =)

Well, you didn't mention where you were from, so I couldn't give you suggestions closer to your home

 

[fadzuli]

opps im from singapore. =)

 

[image designer]

That was very interesting thanks for your support