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Can anyone help me to understand how wide format printing works? Specifically: What is the start to finish process? Advantages? Disadvantages? Is it easier to make a sign with it? Why or Why not? Can a logo or word be "put together" to make a larger word than the printer can print? E.G. If I bought a 13inch by 24 inch printer can I print half a word and then the other half to get 26 inches? Is the ink expensive? I bet it must take a lot of ink to print! Thanks so much!

Thanks! After I wrote it i was wondering....oh well...I do prefer it wet

Can you explain the "sandblasting on to mugs" part. I keep hearing about it, but do not know the process...thanks

Wow, I finally bought something that actually saved me money instead of buying something to save money only to have to go out and buy the "right" thing to do the job... Ok, so I wanted to do t-shirts but cannot afford a heat press. I contacted a neighbor friend who is an engineer and likes projects and making things. I explained the process and asked if he could think of anything that would work. A few days later he brought me: a piece of 3/8" X 2" X 4" aluminum a specially made piece of high temp foam rubber to place in between the shirt-like the bottom platen on a heat press. I added a teflon sheet to the mix. ...and some quick instructions. Put the aluminum in the oven and set oven to 375 degrees f. Over heat by 5 percent to allow for cooling. Place the t-shirt (in my case) on a hard floor with the high temp. foam under the first layer of shirt. Once the aluminum is up to temp ( I waited 15 minutes ) take it out being very very careful-use thick gloves or oven mits! Place hot aluminum over the area to be heat pressed. Leave on to heat bottom surface for 10 seconds. Pick-up aluminum and set it to the side on something safe. Place cut heat vinyl on t-shirt and place teflon on top of vinyl. Place the aluminum over the teflon. Now get your sneakers on and stand on the aluminum 2 inch by 4 inch piece for 20 seconds! I weigh 110 pounds soaking wet and it worked perfectly!!!! I made 25 shirts and 50 special undies! It was easy and I did not have any peel. I washed a shirt 10 times on heavy and in hot water to check to make sure it adhered well, and it did! I placed the aluminum back in the oven after 5 shirts and waited 5 minutes for it to reheat. While I waited I pulled the backing off and prepped for the next 5.... Just thought I would share this. It did not melt my sneakers, I did not get burned, and I saved $200 plus shipping! He sold me the kit at cost for $45 plus $10 shipping. He mentioned putting them on ebay for $65... I tried to get the aluminum locally but it was almost $40 and did not include the high temp foam rubber backer. Anyways, I just thought I would share since everyone has shared so well with me! Thanks to everyone!

THAT IS A GREAT POST! Wow, you knocked my socks off with such great and specific info! Thank you so much!

All great ideas! Thanks!

Have you added any to your price list? It looks really good!

I am new to the vinyl sign business (still wet behind the ears) and am trying to write up a business plan and methods for getting new business. How can I get new business? Any creative ways you all have used to get new business? Any gorilla marketing ideas? Thanks so much!

I agree...wish we had men like him where I am from!

Looks Great! How did you get the first 2 lines to be 2 colors? Can you go over the process so I can hopefull do the same on my next one! Thanks for sharing! I like the wording "Full Service"...lol in Spanish directly translated means more than they are offering I assume-

Thanks. I was hoping for free, but understand they need to make money as well! If I find a free one I will let you know-thanks!

Where can I get an inkscape manual which is ready to print? I tried finding one online but only found the one that is online and you would need to click on each chapter to get it to print and then go to the next one and so on...

Thanks a lot for the advice. Just a novice question here. WHat constitutes a great picture? WHat is the best pic? Thanks!

I spoke to soon! I tried to copy and paste but it did not work....any ideas? Thanks

Copy and Paste? Wow, I wish I had tried that-thanks soooooooo much!