Full Version: Go for The Bronze
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7]
15 Oct 2006
To: logojohn [#6] 15 Oct 2006
I had my doubts, as to if standard bronze would work well, which is why I tried this method.
Even though I used a two-system (ink jet and laser) sublimation approach, I'd see this as a viable way of producing a substitute for bronze discs and plates, using only ink jet sublimation.
From: logojohn [#8]
15 Oct 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7] 15 Oct 2006
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I had my doubts, as to if standard bronze would work well,
We had some older pieces mixed in with a newer shipment of the real satin copper.
On the older pieces which were a slightly different shade the sub paper did not stick. But on the newer batch it stuck even will short press times. Some of the discs were pressed on the same transfer at the same time.
It might be possible to find some that would work from another source.
but the satin copper aluminum is foolproof and is acceptable for most things.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#9]
15 Oct 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5] 15 Oct 2006
David,
That is certainly an innovative way to create your own bronze look to aluminum plates. I can see it as a way of custom tinting brushed silver aluminum whatever color tone you want, not just bronze.
As you know, inkjet sublimation is not my friend, but for those who are equipped with the equipment and patience to do so, this arms them with new knowledge for new product offerings.
Thanks for sharing!
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10]
15 Oct 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#9] 16 Oct 2006
I've been using silver and gold aluminum as the canvas for award plates.
I don't think it's possible (or at least easy) to get smooth transitions of gradients with laser sublimation, because laser printers rely on redepositing of toner to the rollers, as opposed to the ink jet's single pass operation.
Ink jet sublimation isn't as scary as it once was, mainly because the ink is much more stable than in its early days.