lynnpromotions 0 Posted February 23, 2009 If I want to do multi-color shirts in thermoflex shirt vinyl, can I layer it before application or does that have to be done at application? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshlindt 2 Posted February 23, 2009 the best way it to do it at application i put my first color on and only press it for 8 secs and so on til i get tho the last then i got the full 20 sec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted February 25, 2009 I did a two color for my son, I pressed the first layer for the full time, placed the second layer on top and then the teflon sheet and pressed for another 10 sec. and its good to go. I find the design to be very heavy though, I dont like the multi color on tshirts. May be ok for sweat shirts, hoodies etc. Just feels very heavy to me. Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted February 25, 2009 I press the first layer for around 3-4 seconds so it don't shrink too much then press the last color for the full time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted February 25, 2009 I press the first layer for around 3-4 seconds so it don't shrink too much then press the last color for the full time. So this is the solution to this problem?! I noticed that the bottom layer had shrunk a wee bit and I didnt like it. I will have to try less time the next time I a multi layer design. Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted February 25, 2009 It helps, it will still shrink a tiny bit but not as much as pressing it the full time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted February 25, 2009 I did a two color for my son, I pressed the first layer for the full time, placed the second layer on top and then the teflon sheet and pressed for another 10 sec. and its good to go. I find the design to be very heavy though, I dont like the multi color on tshirts. May be ok for sweat shirts, hoodies etc. Just feels very heavy to me. Renee U HAVEN' T TRIED SPECTRA ECO FILM FROM IMPRINTABLES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted February 25, 2009 I did a two color for my son, I pressed the first layer for the full time, placed the second layer on top and then the teflon sheet and pressed for another 10 sec. and its good to go. I find the design to be very heavy though, I dont like the multi color on tshirts. May be ok for sweat shirts, hoodies etc. Just feels very heavy to me. Renee U HAVEN' T TRIED SPECTRA ECO FILM FROM IMPRINTABLES No I have only used siser ezweed, I thought that was the lightest vinyl out there. Is ECO Film lighter? Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted February 26, 2009 I did a two color for my son, I pressed the first layer for the full time, placed the second layer on top and then the teflon sheet and pressed for another 10 sec. and its good to go. I find the design to be very heavy though, I dont like the multi color on tshirts. May be ok for sweat shirts, hoodies etc. Just feels very heavy to me. Renee U HAVEN' T TRIED SPECTRA ECO FILM FROM IMPRINTABLES No I have only used siser ezweed, I thought that was the lightest vinyl out there. Is ECO Film lighter? Renee Nope Eco and Easyweed are IDENTICAL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tory 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Ooooo Renee, don't get Five started on siser vs eco He gets a bit touchy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted February 26, 2009 LOL Tory! I know, but all I did was make an "innocent" statement...heeheehee! Seriously though is there a difference between these two vinyls? what about price? If they are similar as Five states and the price is about the same I'm going to stick with siser...lol Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted February 26, 2009 LOL Tory! I know, but all I did was make an "innocent" statement...heeheehee! Seriously though is there a difference between these two vinyls? what about price? If they are similar as Five states and the price is about the same I'm going to stick with siser...lol Renee Renee, seriously I've got 2 samples here that I pressed, 1 is Siser and 1 is Eco and I will guarantee you couldn't tell which is which. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tory 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Jus messin w ya Five, I got a sample of Siser and they do seem the same. I would use them interchangeably. I know I heard of a vinyl that is supposed to be even lighter, like screened, but I just can't remember the name. If I come across it again I'll let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted February 26, 2009 Thanx for the info and based on that I wouldnt switch but is there a price difference? Is one cheaper than the other? Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted February 26, 2009 They are almost identical in price.....Ecofilm was a little more expensive the last time I checked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
