DScustomprint 2 Posted March 14, 2017 Hey Everyone, First time posting here. I was very excited to find this place as we are just a few months into our venture and many questions have been coming up. We have used a few different types of vinyl so far but I am curious to know what is your favorite and what is the best use for it. Looking forward to exploring the posts more, and reading your answers. -Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark-s 1,126 Posted March 14, 2017 Oracal never fails mark-s 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Decals 621 Posted March 15, 2017 Oracal all the way here..Flawless and great product.The Orafil company stand behind their product 100% if there is ever a problem you can contact a Product specialist and they will take care of you , if it turns out to be a material issue, I have used 651,751,631, etc.. I also have used 3m as well. No need to go to anything else for me.. 100% satisfaction from all customers i have sold things to with no issues. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Decals 621 Posted March 15, 2017 welcome from cali. where you from.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted March 15, 2017 Oracal 751 and 3M Scotchcal 220 - They are more expensive but weed easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,459 Posted March 15, 2017 ShineRite -- Feller's house brand. I have a Feller's warehouse 20 mins. away and they provide me with 10-yards of vinyl at a moments' notice when I need it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted March 15, 2017 Oracal - I have some 3m but Oracal is the go to brand here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted March 15, 2017 My favorites are Oracal 751 or 951 and 3M/gerber 225. The 225 is 220 on a clear carrier and is basically same grade as 951 and pretty pricey but locally available if I didn't have time to order in the Oracal. Gerber 225 is my favorite for super tiny many copies type of decal projects. Easiest weeding I have found to date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ballistic 28 Posted March 16, 2017 +1 on Gerber/3M 220 by far the easiest to weed. Just about any color and size i need is delivered next day w/ free delivery. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLS Design 39 Posted March 16, 2017 Oracal is what I currently use. I have yet to try any of the other ones mentioned above. I did have some greenstar stuff I got with my cutter, and was not a fan of it at all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrfibble 77 Posted March 17, 2017 oracal 651 and oracal frosted 8 something something something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DScustomprint 2 Posted March 20, 2017 AWESOME! thank you everyone for the responses. I also have used oracle, greenstar, siser, I am exploring other products to get a broader better understanding of the different types. As far as heatpress vinyl what do you guys use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DScustomprint 2 Posted March 20, 2017 We are based near chicago. this is my first print shop using a vinyl cutter and heatpress. I am very happy with the switch from screen printing and the response from my customers has been great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Decals 621 Posted March 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, DScustomprint said: AWESOME! thank you everyone for the responses. I also have used oracle, greenstar, siser, I am exploring other products to get a broader better understanding of the different types. As far as heatpress vinyl what do you guys use? I use siser easyweed and stretch. Thanks to wildgoose for the information he provided when i first wanted to do heatpress.. Ended up buying a hotronix fusion 16x20 with tons of add ons.. Its amazing stuff by far. I learned something on it also. I accidentally left a outline of a node line in a middle of a design and the of course the cutter seen it and cut it. so there was this cut plain as day lol.. So i got curious and heatpressed it anyway and the cut line sealed it self and vanished 100% , couldnt even tell where the cut was. it has been washed several times and i still cant find where i messed up...Great stuff.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Decals 621 Posted March 20, 2017 came across this for siser for you..Siser-2016-heat-transfer-vinyl-instructions.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted March 20, 2017 53 minutes ago, Primal Decals said: I learned something on it also. I accidentally left a outline of a node line in a middle of a design and the of course the cutter seen it and cut it. so there was this cut plain as day lol.. So i got curious and heatpressed it anyway and the cut line sealed it self and vanished 100% , couldnt even tell where the cut was. it has been washed several times and i still cant find where i messed up...Great stuff.. That cut will eventually show up but may not be a problem. I have used a small piece to create a patch on colors that could hide it a few times with good success too. Some colors show up the double layer but many will not hardly be visible. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
