mactube 11 Posted August 13, 2013 Hi everybody, I'm ready for my first order of Materials . I want to heat press T-Shirts and cut stickers and I'm looking for the best vinlys . Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 13, 2013 oracal 651, 751 and siser easyweed 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHIT72 36 Posted August 13, 2013 oracal 651, 751 and siser easyweed I have to agree, I also like thermoflex for T shirts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 13, 2013 I have to ask how in the world do you weed thermoflex? After you cut it you can't even see the lines to cut it off the roll. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LPWash 75 Posted August 16, 2013 I have to ask how in the world do you weed thermoflex? After you cut it you can't even see the lines to cut it off the roll. Agreed. I didn't think it even cut the material. Made me love my easy weed even more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted August 16, 2013 I have to ask how in the world do you weed thermoflex? After you cut it you can't even see the lines to cut it off the roll. I solved this problem with a setting in signblazer on how far to advance your job after it is done cutting. It automatically advances the project to just past the "trim channel" on my cheapo cutter. I don't even have to look! I just take my knife and run it down the channel.... perfection everytime! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 16, 2013 Still can't see to weed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted August 16, 2013 Grab a corner and pull. What more do you need? I have had new employees in here first day that never weeded before weeding thermoflex with ease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHIT72 36 Posted August 16, 2013 I prefer it over easyweed both are great, it seems thermoflex weeds easier for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 16, 2013 Grab a corner and pull. What more do you need? I have had new employees in here first day that never weeded before weeding thermoflex with ease. Your designs must be very basic with no centers for the grab a corner to work. I usually have pcs. 1/8" or smaller to weed out and grabbing a corner doesn't help me find them. I'm not trying to come off as smartass just curious if I'm missing something here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted August 16, 2013 I have to agree, I also like thermoflex for T shirts. Start at a corner and pull. If you rub it with a rag, the lines are slightly earier to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoomDawgDesigns 0 Posted August 16, 2013 I think easy weed does weed easier, but normally use thermoflex as I can get it in town and don't have to ship. I keep 20+ on hand. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted August 16, 2013 Unless you have an order I wouldn't go all crazy ordering a bunch of stock. The likelihood of having the right color for the job will be low. I made that mistake when I started up too and still have several 10yd rolls of vinyl I just assumed I would be using for something. For shirts you are absolutely safe getting Black and White. If you have a school nearby that you anticipate making misc for t-shirts I stock the school colors and consequently have grabbed a LOT of work for parents and kids that want a quick shirt or a name on their sweatshirt etc. Over time as I have done misc work I have accumulated a lot more t-shirt vinyl colors and usually charge any large job with a full roll and then can make great coin on the one-at-a-time shirts when they come along by using the leftovers. I prefer Siser Easyweed products. They have a lower app temperature and I like having the carrier with some stickiness that helps keep it in place when pressing and if you accidentally pull up something you shouldn't you have a chance of getting it to stick back down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites