arty-rc 719 Posted December 25, 2013 I figured it was about time I showed some of my phone cases. I took these pictures at my flying field our the club website and for the pilots phones. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted December 25, 2013 very nice work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted December 25, 2013 Looks good arty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlvied 292 Posted December 25, 2013 Nice work on the cases Arty. I bought an Epson 1100 to try some of that work. Never opened it ,still sitting in the closet. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arty-rc 719 Posted December 25, 2013 Nice work on the cases Arty. I bought an Epson 1100 to try some of that work. Never opened it ,still sitting in the closet.Bob Thanks. Once you start making them you'll be hooked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted December 25, 2013 Arty they came out great. One thing that I would watch for try to keep all you cases consistent. You have some plane facing right then some facing left. I know you don't sell on line but if you start people will call you on that saying in the photo you showed the plane facing right but they received it facing left and they wanted it right,If you hold the insert facing you with the camera opening to your top left I feel that seems to be the bast for these cases... examples Arty they came out great. One thing that I would watch for try to keep all you cases consistent. You have some plane facing right then some facing left. I know you don't sell on line but if you start people will call you on that saying in the photo you showed the plane facing right but they received it facing left and they wanted it right, If you hold the insert facing you with the camera opening to your top left I feel that seems to be the bast for these cases... examples 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted December 28, 2013 How much is a printer to do stuff like that cost?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted December 28, 2013 How much is a printer to do stuff like that cost?? You can get a brand new letter-size printer outfitted with a dye-sub CISS system for under $250 from Cobra Inks. You can get larger printer, up to a Super B/Super A3 (AKA 13"x19" size) for around $450, also from Cobra Ink. I just bought a used Epson Stylus Photo 1400 from someone locally - looking at Cobra's website now to see about setting it up with a UV dye based CISS system for printing standard photos (not dye-sub - already have an Epson 1100 for that)... This will give me the ability to print on CD/DVDs as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted January 10, 2014 How much is a printer to do stuff like that cost?? $500 to start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DNA_Vinyl 262 Posted January 10, 2014 So. Does that print right on the phone case or does it cut it too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 252 Posted January 10, 2014 Looks great. An area Ive been looking at getting into myself. Isnt there a lot of maintenance to these printers? or the lines dry up or something. Ive only read a little on the subject. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 10, 2014 Looks great. An area Ive been looking at getting into myself. Isnt there a lot of maintenance to these printers? or the lines dry up or something. Ive only read a little on the subject. Monkey go with the Ricoh and you won't have the trouble with clogs and dry lines - the gel ink is much better when the printer sets for a couple of months unused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 252 Posted January 10, 2014 Ill look into that one. I dont need it for shirts or anything (have heat press and screen printing set up). Was lookign at stuff like this and mugs etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 10, 2014 the small ricoh would be ideal then Add some cactus wraps and you are off and running. - using cactus wraps in the oven you can get full coverage handle to handle and top to bottom - in a press the handle and bottom act as a heat sink and causes fading in those areas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted January 10, 2014 +1 on the Ricoh although I still use a mug press. I just know to work within the limits of my equipment and stay out of the areas prone to fade. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 10, 2014 I do a lot of full top to bottom and with the 6+ presses I had (2 knights) the bottoms always faded unless you heated to the point of losing detain in the other partsThis one has some glare in the picture but never could get that kind of coverage and detail with any press i have owned. and with 5 in the oven and unwrapping 5 more/ rewrapping I can blast thur 100 pretty quickly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted January 10, 2014 I made a template to design in that keeps me off the top and bottom and approx. 1/2" for the handle on either side. I like the full coverage but 99% of the mugs I do are 1 off walkin customers and they get them done while they wait. The wraps are nice on larger orders for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PointOfExpression 53 Posted January 11, 2014 What type of vinyl are you using for your cell phone prints? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 12, 2014 the phone covers above are done with sublimation not vinyl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PointOfExpression 53 Posted January 12, 2014 Oh, good to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
