Luvmydane 1 Posted March 27, 2012 Hi All, I opened a little at home craft/sign business a couple of years ago with a Pcut and now think I can expand it a bit with shirts. I was wondering if someone or two or three... would post some pictures comparing what the shirts will look like with siser easy weed, chromablast, and SubLjet, as I am trying to figure out which will be best for me to invest in. I know the latter two will require a printer as well, and my plan was to buy the heat press that is on special this week. I am also aware of the subljet requiring polyester shirts versus the other two can use cotton or 50/50. Any other advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance. Shelley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr12volt1338 116 Posted March 28, 2012 Siser Easy Weed all the way.... I read through 100's of posts on this forum and others and everyone agrees that is the best to use... I used it with just a plain iron and it worked like a dream.... Weeds beautifully.. I did 47 shirts for my girlfriends "girl weekend" as just a project for them and was so impressed with how "easy" it went I decided to buy more material and continue doing them for people. I will try to get pictures up in the morning as the only one I have available is the sweatshirt I did with my logo on it. The picture doesn't show real well it was taking just now with my phone and I had to knock it down in size in paint... But it is super smooth when running your hand across it you can't even feel where the vinyl is.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luvmydane 1 Posted March 28, 2012 thank you, looks great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted March 28, 2012 Hey Dr12 is the G&L jagged like that or was that in the pressing? And i have a Question for you ill drop you a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tshirtn00b 12 Posted March 28, 2012 +1 for Siser. It's a dollar or two more per roll over ThermoFlex but it's worth it. I only wish i had a local supplier! Everyone around here carries thermoflex. Anyways, I digress. A few years back a previous employer invested some money into an Epson 4800 printer that was configured to use sawgrass ink for sublimation. What a nightmare. Everything from constantly clogged print heads to an inconsistent final product. This was back in 09, hopefully quality is further along these days. If you're going to invest in a printer for clothing you might as well get a direct to garment printer (or a versacamm!) I have also used Jetpro SofStretch which is phenomenal on white t-shirts. I have an HP OfficeJet 8500 which uses pigment inks and the end results are outstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted March 28, 2012 I love easyweed also but do sublimation more than anything anymore love the vapor shirts.. I just did this shirt last night for my daughter with some 3G paper... I have the epson 1100 with cobras high temp ink for sublimation and two 1100s from Cobra inks with pigment inks. Never had a clog yet in the last couple years they have been running strong... easyweeed JPSS Paper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted March 28, 2012 Awesome looking shirts !!! I have read alot about buying a printer to start making transfers . I have made shirts with heat transfer vinyl & my heat press ... but want to take the next step . What would you suggest I buy ? Seems I read the guy has stopped offering the Cobra CISS systems ? I am thinking the couple/several hundred $ stuff . Thanks for any advice . Edit , never mind , I just read the other thread about the exact questions i have & will follow that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr12volt1338 116 Posted March 28, 2012 Yes the G and the L in mine are a jagged font and the spacing looks a little off because the shirt wasn't laying flat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luvmydane 1 Posted March 28, 2012 Great pictures thank you all. I am getting hooked just looking at them all. My husband has just told me he is going to give me 2/3's of the garage for my shop!!!! yippeeee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koletsb 9 Posted March 30, 2012 Wait so is there a downside of using an iron for the siserweed instead of a heat press? How do you do the temp and pressure with an iron? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr12volt1338 116 Posted March 30, 2012 All I use is an Iron.... Most all the videos I have found day between 300 and 312 degrees for 15 seconds.... On an Iron this converts to using the cotton setting for 15 seconds..... MAKE SURE NO STEAM IS USED!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koletsb 9 Posted March 30, 2012 I am going to have to try this. Thanks for the heads up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted April 3, 2012 I have also used Jetpro SofStretch which is phenomenal on white t-shirts. I have an HP OfficeJet 8500 which uses pigment inks and the end results are outstanding. Have any pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tshirtn00b 12 Posted April 11, 2012 Jetpro Sofstretch. Pic was taken after a few runs through the washer & dryer. After the first wash, there is virtually no hand to it. Looks and feels like DTG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIRTRACER 2 Posted April 12, 2012 mr300s, Did you contour cut the tank shirt.Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tshirtn00b 12 Posted April 13, 2012 sublimation is nice because you don't have to contour cut anything. As the ink heats from the heat press, it turns from a solid to a gas and basically dyes the clothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted April 13, 2012 Lol no my daughter did that for herself that was with the 3G paper she likes that I don't I would have done it in sublimation as ts shirt said no need to contour cut those but didn't have one in her size Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlackTideGear 0 Posted October 24, 2012 I have a question on the Jet Pro SS - I have used the inkjet ones - which would you recommend for a laser printer (i'm trying to get darkers blacks) would w laser produce darker blacks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianMaruska 12 Posted October 25, 2012 One of the many EasyWeed shirts I have been making. Looks really good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
