kauffman21

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    So I searched here and on google and can't find an answer. We have just started to do etching with aluminum oxide and have had great results so far on glass and mirrors. I have a question though for anyone on here that is somewhat experienced in this medium.... Is it possible to etch my sons name into the back of his iPod touch using aluminum oxide? I wanted to ask here before I just went and tried it, just incase someone has some words of wisdom since I really don't want to jack it up and have to buy my son a new $300 ipod!

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    If your looking to do more sand blasting/ Glass etching I would HIGHLY recommend one of these. http://www.harborfreight.com/air-eraser-kit-69277.html

    I started etching glass a year or so ago and I used to use armor all etching cream too and it works, but not consistently. So the quality control nut in me decided to go all in on a huge sandblaster (300.00) A couple of days later I was picking some stuff up at harbor freight and saw this thing and ended up returning the other sandblaster. It works just like an airbrush kit. the spray pattern is streamlined so you don't have to worry about getting all the small nooks and crannies of the design. It is abrasive but not so bad that it picks up the vinyl as you work.   Sorry for the infomercial but I love it and since your starting out I figured id throw it out there for you. 

     

    LLaurence,

    What air compressor do you use with this Air Eraser Kit? I'm curious about etching, and this looks cheap enough to give it a low risk try to start out with.

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    I'm impressed with the scarfs. I would like to see them up close to see how the vinyl interacts with the scarf material. from the picture it looks like embroidered, good job. I heat pressed a golf towel for a friend once and I didnt like how it turned out, the towel was too thick for my liking for heat transfer. And I use Siser Easyweed only! I have tried several different brands, and that stuff is amazing, works on everything that I sell. 

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    Do it right on the outside. Graphics go through automatic car washes all the time without falling off so they stand a great chance on a tumbler.

     

     

    I guess you're right. haha, didn't even think of that... I have always been worried about the cup "sweating" or the person handling it all the time.

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    It's easy to set a low price when you have no overhead (shop rent, etc.) I have learned setting prices seems to be the hardest part of the business for me, lol. I have noticed that a larger shop near me have adopted my prices on shirts... so I must be doing something good.

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    I have done the acrylic tumblers with regular 651 vinyl for my kids and they have lasted for almost 2 years now with regular hand washing

     

    Joker, are you putting the vinyl on the outside of the tumblers or somehow taking them apart and placing it in there? I have thought of doing this, just worried about the vinyl coming off of course.

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    as long as they paid you, and they were happy... I guess thats all that matters. But on the other hand, sometimes I'd love to tell people, "That will look dumb, let me hook you up."

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    Happy customer = happy bank acct. Our opinions mean nothing as long as they are happy.

     

     

    This is soooooo true. I have made plenty of shirts and designs exactly how the customer wanted them that I was actually embarrased of. And when the customer saw it, their face lit up and they were so happy... I'll never be able to explain it. And when they paid and said they'd be back, I was happy. I guess I am blessed that I can create a sample in illustrator or photoshop quickly so they can see what it looks like before we finalize it.

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    I have a 34" cutter but typically I only use 24" sign vinyl and 15" heat transfer vinyl. I got the 34" cutter within a deal that I couldn't refuse from uscutter on ebay, but after a year and some change of cutting part time for paying customers (1-2 items a day) I have yet to need the whole 34" cutting area. The largest decal I have cut was 22"x65". I just dont see myself needing 50" of cutter, maybe some people do but I have never seen the need for it.