gagray1 0 Posted March 8, 2009 Actually there were 4, messed up 1 But it was a learning curve and even though I lost money on this one, at least I gain the knowledge for next time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted March 9, 2009 Looks great! Nice design too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted March 9, 2009 Nice job! I can't stand when I mess up heat applied vinyl....and I still have to double check that I hit, 'mirror' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gagray1 0 Posted March 9, 2009 LOL if only not reversing the image was my only mistake, I could handle that, but... Forgot to reverse, wasted 1 yard of white. Turned around and wasted 1 yard red (again forgot to reverse). Wasted 1 shirt (white refused to stick for some strange reason. Took longer than expected, but I contribute that to the mistakes. So now I have a sign on my cutter Warning: Does the image require reversing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted March 9, 2009 lol...that's funny...I have index cards in a couple places to remind me and yet I still have made mistakes...oh well...live and learn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fbomb 0 Posted March 9, 2009 Been there, done that (forgetting to reverse)...But I am cured. Great use of 2 colors! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GearboxGraphics 1 Posted March 10, 2009 Care to also fill us in on what you used to do it? Machine, materials, etc? I assume it is heat pressed right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gagray1 0 Posted March 13, 2009 Yes it is heat pressed vinyl, I used Spectra Cut from Imprintableswarehouse (white and red, since shirt was black the black is just cut out), my uscutter, and corel X4 with SignCut X2. Just completed 40 St Patty Day shirt for the same bowling center Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 13, 2009 Yes it is heat pressed vinyl, I used Spectra Cut from Imprintableswarehouse OMG......There's ppl that actually use that junk ass stuff? Do yourself a favor and get some multicut, thermoflex or Easyweed. Unless they changed that junk ass stuff, it is the worst heatpress material I have ever used BY FAR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tory 0 Posted March 13, 2009 Yup my calculations were correct that it only took Fivestar less than a day to sniff out this post. LOL, thx for the smile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gagray1 0 Posted March 14, 2009 Yes it is heat pressed vinyl, I used Spectra Cut from Imprintableswarehouse OMG......There's ppl that actually use that junk ass stuff? Do yourself a favor and get some multicut, thermoflex or Easyweed. Unless they changed that junk ass stuff, it is the worst heatpress material I have ever used BY FAR. LOL hey it was cheap and not knowing what I was doing it worked for now. I have ordered EZWeed and we will see how it compares. I have two versions of the Spectra material... one is like cutting 70 mil vinyl and the other is like 2 mils. There is a big difference in the two different types... but hey the first 8 shirts paid for it all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tank 0 Posted March 14, 2009 Any one tried the fibron stuff ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 14, 2009 Spectra Eco is my fav Spectra Eco and Spectra Cut II are 2 COMPLETELY DIFFERENT types. Eco is Easyweed is incognito. ;D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyberSultan 6 Posted March 14, 2009 Any one tried the fibron stuff ? I have. It is a private label name for Thermoflex Plus. Works great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulldogtees 0 Posted March 14, 2009 Any one tried the fibron stuff ? Yes its great and Fellers sells it by the yard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyberSultan 6 Posted March 14, 2009 Yes it is heat pressed vinyl, I used Spectra Cut from Imprintableswarehouse OMG......There's ppl that actually use that junk ass stuff? Do yourself a favor and get some multicut, thermoflex or Easyweed. Unless they changed that junk ass stuff, it is the worst heatpress material I have ever used BY FAR. I just got some samples of Spectra Eco and Spectra Cut II that I will be testing out. I will let you know how it turns out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulldogtees 0 Posted March 14, 2009 Yes it is heat pressed vinyl, I used Spectra Cut from Imprintableswarehouse OMG......There's ppl that actually use that junk ass stuff? Do yourself a favor and get some multicut, thermoflex or Easyweed. Unless they changed that junk ass stuff, it is the worst heatpress material I have ever used BY FAR. I just got some samples of Spectra Eco and Spectra Cut II that I will be testing out. I will let you know how it turns out. I bought the specta cutII from imprintables cuz it was 20 in and cheaper as a first purchase. Its so hard to get the backing to release from the vinyl after pressed. After trying the Fibron ,,,, Ill never buy it again. If the Fibron is the same as Thermoflex Ill probably buy that next time. Spectra cut doesnt have the sticky backing like Fibron, This backing makes it so easy to align your graphic , & not worry if it will move when you close your press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gagray1 0 Posted March 14, 2009 I bought the specta cutII from imprintables cuz it was 20 in and cheaper as a first purchase. Its so hard to get the backing to release from the vinyl after pressed. After trying the Fibron ,,,, Ill never buy it again. If the Fibron is the same as Thermoflex Ill probably buy that next time. Spectra cut doesnt have the sticky backing like Fibron, This backing makes it so easy to align your graphic , & not worry if it will move when you close your press. The Spectra Eco has the sticky backing, but will have to try Fibron. I will eventually find one that I like and stick with it. Seems that everyone has their own favorite, just whatever works for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
