security802 686 Posted March 18, 2014 OK so it looks like I get to order my dye sub start up in the next week or two. My question is as follows, Printer, ink, 2 cactus wraps to start, dye sub paper, and 2 cases of mugs. What else do y'all recommend for start up of dye sub. Going with a cobra ink set-up btw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted March 18, 2014 http://www.laserreproductions.com/Sublimation-Decals.html Great for small to medium 1 off decals or to add a splash of color to a set of magnets. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 18, 2014 Jus go to coast business or Conde they have all the blanks for dye sub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted March 18, 2014 Jus go to coast business or Conde they have all the blanks for dye sub. LOL start - up not go broke, like a kid in a candy store. I registered @ Conde, alot of nice options there for sure. Will have to check out Coast Business next. Thanks Jay and Madhatter for input Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 19, 2014 At Conde ask for Christy Fox and tell her Bob from Mad Hatter Graphix. She is nice I say bob cause my dad deals with her I don't . Go broke is right. Don't forget heat tape and Dye Trans Spray from Conde . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks "Bob" lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 19, 2014 I will tell him you said thanks. I'm a chatter box on here but quiet in person normally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted March 19, 2014 That is the same thing I started with almost identical. The only other item I might consider to start would be some iphone cases. I bought a bunch off the big auction site..... price was right. They were so cheap I used them for practice and started giving some away. Got a few orders from doing that but they don't seem to be a big hit in my small town. I also did the same with the mugs. Started with the local school logo and got several orders off of that. In fact, in less than 2 weeks I had my printer paid for by using a few well thought out freebies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted March 19, 2014 That is the same thing I started with almost identical. The only other item I might consider to start would be some iphone cases. I bought a bunch off the big auction site..... price was right. They were so cheap I used them for practice and started giving some away. Got a few orders from doing that but they don't seem to be a big hit in my small town. I also did the same with the mugs. Started with the local school logo and got several orders off of that. In fact, in less than 2 weeks I had my printer paid for by using a few well thought out freebies. That's my thinking on 2 cases mugs, give out a few to the ones I think will bite the hook, and it should pay off what I invest in the printer. I don't know about phone cases, they are not real big up here that I see, will check em out anyways. Thanks, Fingers crossed be Dye subbing by mid April Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted March 19, 2014 Also bestblanks.com and https://www.dye-sublimation-products.com/cgi-bin/sublimation-store/web_store.cgi and don't forget uscutter especially for coffee mugs with the $9.99 shipping. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted March 22, 2014 You can also shop at Johnson Plastics for sublimation supplies - They're the only place I've found that sells sublimatable Fishing Lures... I also recommend Chewbarka.net - they are primarily a supplier of engravables, but they have the largest assortment of sublimatable pet tags I've found - 24 different shapes, most in 2-3 different sizes. They also have cat tags, which I've not found anywhere else... And fire shield (Maltese cross) shaped pet tags 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted March 22, 2014 OW, are the lures flat or do they require some kind of form to sublimate them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted March 22, 2014 They are curved, but not too bad. Use a green rubber pad over the top, or turn them image side down on a Nomex felt pad, just like you would for tiles with curved edges... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted March 22, 2014 Thanks, alot of usable info so far!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted March 22, 2014 The best sellers for me is the car tags and the 11oz coffee mugs. I do tile murals which pays more. but quantity I sell more of the other. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 22, 2014 Don't do it stay safe and keep your money once you start you will want to do more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted March 23, 2014 Don't do it stay safe and keep your money once you start you will want to do more. No fun in that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 23, 2014 Nope but also not fun having no money in the bank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted March 23, 2014 Nope but also not fun having no money in the bank I'm from the north I am used to it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 23, 2014 lol so am I whats the point lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted March 23, 2014 Father always said have to spend money to make money. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted March 23, 2014 Then I should be RICH! seems like all I do anymore is spend 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 23, 2014 Spend money not to go broke lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted March 24, 2014 Don't forget to grab some can coozies too. I did 35 last week and if I recall from my days in NY many, many people consumed cold beverages wrapped in coozies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted March 24, 2014 Don't forget to grab some can coozies too. I did 35 last week and if I recall from my days in NY many, many people consumed cold beverages wrapped in coozies. I just ordered some for a customer. He wanted 100 and I didn't think I could do them cheap enough so I bought them from discount mugs ( I believe that is the name). But here is the deal I got.... 75 bucks for 100.... but, (curiosity got the best of me) I entered 200 just to see the price difference. 80 bucks?!?! what?? an extra 5 bucks for another 100? I went ahead and got the 200 as I could not pass up that deal (banking on this guy ordering another 100 down the road of course.... the next 100 will be all profit!) Then, to top it off I searched the internet for a discount coupon code..... ta da!! 10% off!! Total now down to 72 bucks.... cheaper than the first 100 now for 200! Plus, free shipping!! Not sure if the price I got was good to start with or not for the original 100 but after my markup the customer was still happy with the price. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
