Vermonster

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  1. Posted

    I'm a little baffled on this one. 

     

     

    Was following along with that tutorial and when I make the box around the JPG I want it to trace to set up the contour cut, despite choosing the entire image, it only highlight's half.  I've tried this as an EPS and as a JPG.  I'm pretty sure I'm well within the constraints of 8.5x11

     

    Any thoughts?  It's almost like signcut or one of the other programs that only let's you do so large of an image while in Trial Mode... The thing I don't get is in this screenshot I extended the trace window and it's picking up the registration marks on the bottom, but none of the image just above the registration marks

    Pretty much the entire day has been spent on getting this one stupid thing done...and failing

     

     

    </Frustrated Rant>

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    Well, if anyone has any ideas.  I've been messing with this one file for about 3 hours now.  Printed out a picture on regular paper - looks stellar, so it's definitely something with how I've converted this file.
    I've tried it in multiple formats (EPS, AI, etc) with different settings


    I'm really pretty dumb when it comes to printing...  

  6. Posted

    When I exported from Corel, I see now I missed a setting.  It was set on Native vs CYMK

     

    Changed it and printed no different on paper... Grrrrr.... Except now it smeared black ink all over the page (on print 2 of a brand new printer)


    WTF
     

  9. Posted

    Printed this via FlexiSign 10.  It was an EPS (CYMK) on my Workforce 7010 on High Quality with Glossy Paper setting.  It looks terrible.  Printed on 3G Jet Opaque inkjet paper.  

     

    It looks as if it's "Greyed out" or something.  Colors look terrible.  

     

    Was trying to use Flexi cause I'm having a really difficult time getting the print/contour cut to work and can't seem to get the print to work *sigh*


    Any suggestions?  I shouldn't stress this much over a free shirt for a family member but I'd kind of like to figure this out as I have a couple possible jobs in the pike for the next week or two (based on this as a visual aid) :)

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    Sally Final T-shirt.eps

  11. Posted

    Never seems to fail. My printer will work flawlessly for weeks and even in the test print right before I stick a sheet of JPSS in and THEN it decides to clog a head. Fourteen cleaning cycles later and maybe we will be going again. I just wish you could clean a selective head. 

     

    The other thing that is a pisser is that the printer is faking it. I have the CIS tanks so obviously it's no where near out but the little brain in there says it's out so it does the whole "I'm dyyyiiiinnnngggg." print just to show you that it thinks its out. 

     

    Just venting to blow some steam. Actually have had a great time with the Epson WF30 but sometimes it still pisses me off!

     

    This is the exact reason my new WF7010 has been sitting with the ink not installed yet.  I'm terrified to get it clogged hahaha...   Seeing things like this keep me standing on the ledge.. hahah  

    Glad you got it working though!

  14. Posted

    These would work, and actually - I think you may be able to get more mileage with these.


    The ones I posted are straight up BEER MUG - nothing else.  These could be marketed as Beer Mugs OR Coffee Mugs with all the funny coffee sayings.

    just a thought but it looks like this is very etchable like the other ones

     

    http://www.dollartree.com/household/kitchen-dining/Mugs/Famous-Maker-Clear-Glass-Mugs-9-frac34-/500c526c1110p346009/index.pro

  15. Posted

    South Dakota? Where's that?    >:D

     

    You may want to call them - may not be on the site

     

    http://deals.dollartree.com/drinkware/drinkware/Famous-Maker-Tall-Glass-Dayton-Beer-Mugs-22-oz-/527c527c527p345828/index.pro

    check out the reviews - some folks show etched pics (I don't care for these but people are etching them)

    I wanna say the one I have is like 24oz or 30 oz or something.  I'm pretty sure I have seen them around up here in Vermont.  You may have better luck calling them.  

  16. Posted

    Gave my first quote on some shirts/aprons (for a friend back in South Carolina where I used to live).  Planned on tossing in a decal of the logo just for giggles.  We all know how expensive vinyl is :)  Was just curious where you would have been on this.  I was using the following items

     

    http://www.jiffyshirts.com/anvil-980.html?ac=BLACK   (3XL)

    http://www.jiffyshirts.com/bigaccessories-APR53.html?ac=BLACK

     



    3 black XL Shirts - Printed Logo with 3G Opaque (back of shirt) - Name on left breast with siser 
    2 black Aprons - Printed logo with 3G Opaque

    I'm just curious.  I gave a quote of:
     

     

    Quantity 3 - Black (3XL) T-Shirts. 100% Pre-Shrunk combed ringspun cotton, double needle stitching with tear Off Label. Includes Color logo on back, white 2 lines text on front  3 @ $ 18.50 each =  $ 55.50
     
    Quantity 2 - Black 30" Apron. 65% Polyester 35% cotton Twill. 30 Inch length, Two 7" Pouch Pockets, Adjustable ties. Body Width 19.5", Full Body Length 30" (Can add same 2 lines of text as shrits to aprons for $1.00 more per Apron)
    2 @ $ 17.50 each =  $ 35.00
     

     

    Subtotal $ 90.50
    Tax $ 0.00 ( %)
    Shipping $ 5.95
    Amount Paid $ 0.00
    Balance $ 96.45

  20. Posted

    OK. I officially miss my sandblast cabinet now... 

    Dollar store also has some glass dishes where you can do sayings on (think they still sell the cheap little stands too).  I've done a handful of those, and even picture frames where it's matted. 

    Time to check out Harbor Freight to see when they're putting a cabinet and pressure pot on sale again... lol

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  21. Posted

    Never tried it but I have been thinking of picking some up

     

    Butch

     

    Honestly, the stuff works VERY well.  It doesn't stick to the smooth glass, but that etched part grabs it.  Just gotta really buff the smooth part of the glass to get the "swirly's" off but only took a couple minutes with a nice soft old T-shirt or microfiber cloth. Stuff will last forever since you only need a little bit.  Definitely want to let them know to hand wash though.  

    I've done a lot of Full Wine Bottles as gifts for people (wedding, anniversary) over the year and the Silver and Gold REALLY pops on the dark wine bottles.  I did one on a bottle of wine and it's on our counter.  Wife doesn't know it but I secretly did it so I'd never forget our anniversary.. hahaha  (told her it was a test).   :) 

    Wine Bottles (or Champagne) make excellent gifts for getting into Wedding Shows.  People will go gaga over them at the Bridal shows or just advertise on Craigslist or something.  I would definitely do darker bottles. I just soaked them in warm water to get the bigger label on (left the top one) and once it was all done, just reverse weed vinyl and hit it in the sandblasting cabinet.  Never bothered with the heavy masks.  Never had an issue.  Just Cheap vinyl and application tape the rest of the bottle.

  22. Posted

    and if memory serves me (not sure where you are) but our local dollar tree where I used to live and get them said they can order them for you. The glasses are heavy as hell, nice and smooth - perfect for etching.  I have etched a couple hundred of them over the years and everyone ALWAYS raves on the quality of those pub glasses.  They'd probably CRAP if I told them they were dollar store ones. I sold them for $15 each or 2 for $25.  Then if they wanted a color (Rub and Buff) it was $2.00 more per glass.  UPSELL BABY!

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