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Is that the company name...TCI? I can't seem to find them on google

Whats TCI Thanks

I think my biggest complaint about HTV is when you have a big heavy design..All that HTV gets bulky on a t shirt and feels kind of weird to me...I think you all know what I mean

So let me ask this then...What other options does one have besides Silk Screen. I know there is a process that I could use my heat press (not HTV) but not real familiar with it. Jetpro? Guess I could look it up and see if it's worth the effort. HTV is fine for one off's but is a pain for several..or more. I guess I could mess with that Itrans paper and sublimation...I just wasn't real fond of trimming around the design so close that you could not see the backer film it leaves When you contract out, is there any profits to be made?

Seems I need a good project here soon...LOL

WOW Lots to absorb.........Gonna do some thinking on this one

I assume thats all stacked?

I need to recreate this because the client only has this low grade file. Is there a font like this? Or is it time to start drawing? Thanks all Joe

So awesome..Thanks!

So, I just tried a sample of this itrans light transfer paper I got from the show a wile back....Ummmmm this stuff seems to work awesome. I was able to Sublimate on 100% cotton and the finished product was very nice. The only thing I thought was odd is it left a layer like substance under the print. So, trimming the paper right to the design would of been best. HAs anyone used this stuff? Any opinions? Seems like a way to be able to compete with silkscreen folks. Like I mentioned, it gave gray quality image and I liked the fact it didn't have those polyester like quirks.. i.e paper outlines etc. Would love to hear what anyone has to say..or other options like this. Joe

Same question here

Clearly I need to learn AI better...Thanks

I'm curious the advantage of using dye sub ink as opposed to regular ink?

I used cobra Sublimation ink. As far as stiff. It wasn't like sublimation for sure..was a bit thicker seemed like some coating a little stiffer for sure. I final output is real nice. I guess the stiffness could be close to Silk Screen paint.

It washes out using the itrans paper? It has some kind of coating on it...I'll wash and see

WOW Just tried a sample on a dark gray t shirt....Perfect!!

OK, these sublimation shirts are making me crazy. I get the lines from the paper on the shirt. So, where the edge of the paper hits the shirt I get lines. ughhhhh I tried tearing the paper for a raged edge but still get it. Reduced pressure, still get it. Reducing the pressure helps but if I reduce any more then my print looks bad. Any other tricks I might be missing? Thanks Folks Joe

Same Same...Sometimes I get the outline. If I use a foam pad underneath it helps a lot. If the design is way too big and can't then sometimes the platen edge shows its ugly face. Gonna try that cotton shirt thing. I just ran into a odd issue I never had before as well. Sublimation ink just went all the way thru the shirt to the other side. Jiffy 100% poly shirts...hmmmmmm

USCUTTER have this print perfect pad. I had it beat at one time but now it's back...LOl

Thought Sublimation on black was a no go??? And yes, knee jerk..I need to read up some more http://www.dyetrans.com/image.php?image_name=4e3a83c49145cccadca96507d1ddea5b0.jpeg

Answers that question...Man, you gotta have your black set...juusssttt right.

Oh yea..This fella is picking my brain already...I've introduced him to sublimation.....LOOK OUT!!

one of my favorite sports is shooting. Anyway, I was at the Camp Perry Highpower matches for the last month and have to say it was pretty exciting. I'll try to make this quick. I created a few decals and cut out about 100 to bring with me. Instead of trying to peddle these out of my trunk I figured I'd visit one of the vendors thats pretty popular and ask him to display them and sell them for a cut on the profits. So, to make a long story short. While I was showing him the decals and showing how they apply a customer walked in and said..Ohh..cool can I buy some of those. The store owner told him the price (100%) higher than what I was selling them for and the customer bought 10. After the sale the store owner looked at me and said, "How about I just buy them all from you right now" and lets forget trying to track commission etc. I was thrilled to death! A few days later I went by the store and he had sold them all!! He told me he would be interested in putting them in his catalog for sale if I could work out a deal with him on price etc. Well he took me to lunch and we hashed out a deal for the "First" order. Yea, I'm gonna be busy. 3000 decals. Wooohoooo I think I need another cutter...LOL Even after a price break I'm doing very well..This decal takes about 30 sec to weed if that. Better stock up on some blades Never could f pulled it off without a little help from friends here!

Bite your tongue Devil Dog!!

Awesome!!