Full Version: Transferring Opaque colors to acrylic
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
20 Nov 2006
To: AL (SUBLIAL) [#1] 20 Nov 2006
Do you have photos of the output?
That may inspire some ideas.
From: AL (SUBLIAL) [#3]
20 Nov 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 20 Nov 2006
Hi Dave, Yes, I have some samples to put up on my site and should have them there by wednesday. One will be the black acrylic and another is a vinyl piece.
You have a nice forum.
AL La Costa
www.atttransfer.com
1-866-900-2830
From: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#4]
20 Nov 2006
To: AL (SUBLIAL) [#3] 20 Nov 2006
Al,
I just went to your website to get some info on your products. When I submitted a message through the "Contact Us" page, I got the following error:
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Please email me some info on your products for the Lexmark C510 including transfer paper.
Thanks,
Gary
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5]
20 Nov 2006
To: AL (SUBLIAL) [#3] 20 Nov 2006
I know the notion of white toner has been the "Holy Grail" and seen, by some, as vaporware, but I know a white ink is being used in the direct ink jet garment printing process (with varied degrees of success), so my mind is wide-open to the possibilities. :-)
From: AL (SUBLIAL) [#6]
20 Nov 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5] 20 Nov 2006
I,ll be selling it in two weeks David so you can forget the vaporware. I am taking the samples now to have posted on my web site of the acrylic and vinyl.
AL La Costa
www.atttransfer.com
1-866-900-2830
From: AL (SUBLIAL) [#7]
20 Nov 2006
To: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#4] 20 Nov 2006
Gary, Thanks for that information on the e-mail.
I will e-mail you later on the lexmark c510.
AL
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#8]
20 Nov 2006
To: AL (SUBLIAL) [#6] 20 Nov 2006
Thank you.
From: AL (SUBLIAL) [#9]
20 Nov 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#8] 20 Nov 2006
David, Well the pictures will go up on my site as soon as his cable gets back up.
The vinyl sample and the acrylic sample he is putting on the site along with the other sample pictures of the colored tiles and T-shirts.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10]
8 Jan 2007
To: AL (SUBLIAL) [#9] 8 Jan 2007
I think I read somewhere that you'll be exhibiting at the ARA show in Las Vegas.
Did I read correctly?
From: AL (SUBLIAL) [#11]
8 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10] 8 Jan 2007
Hi David,
I haven,t committed as yet but am seriously considering it. I am trying a lot of different materials that I believe we can benefit the awards market with my product. I haven,t been there in about 5 years so I don,t know if we can be a positive or not. I don,t know what is currently being done and do we have a better application???
I will definately be there and look forward to meeting you.
You have a nice forum here and have enjoyed reading some of the new and older posts. Spent 22 years as a Hand Engraver doing work for the jewelry trade at .09 cents a letter.
I enjoyed reading about your friend in N.C. doing work for the jewelers.
AL La Costa
www.atttransfer.com
1-866-900-2830
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12]
8 Jan 2007
To: AL (SUBLIAL) [#11] 8 Jan 2007
If you'll be at ARA, exhibiting or not, I'll be looking forward to meeting you.
Thank you for the kind words on the site. We're fond of it ourselves. :-)
From: AL (SUBLIAL) [#13]
8 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12] 8 Jan 2007
Dave, The feeling is mutual.
AL La Costa
1-866-900-2830
www.atttransfer.com
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#14]
8 Jan 2007
To: AL (SUBLIAL) [#11] 8 Jan 2007
Al,
How has the testing been going on the white laser toner? It seems like when it gets perfected, it will work great for dark substrates. It will open up a whole new market.
From: AL (SUBLIAL) [#15]
8 Jan 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#14] 9 Jan 2007
Hi Dave, We keep finding new applications for the white toner and that is why I am trying to get feed back on the acrylic applications in color now.
We have also been transferring onto Glass as well.
It is the opacity that is making it a good product for clear and dark glass, metal, acrylic and ceramics.
I just don,t know how this is being done now in color on these substrates and if we have a product that is cost affordable. We aren,t transferring onto coated surfaces so that may be a plus.
Thanks for your interest and please fill me in on what is being done now for some of these substrates.
AL La Costa
www.atttransfer.com
1-866-900-2830
From: Mick [#16]
8 Jan 2007
To: AL (SUBLIAL) [#15] 8 Jan 2007
Al
It was my understanding you were using coated mugs and tiles. Are you supplying sample transfers for us to try ? I can send you a file.
Mick
From: AL (SUBLIAL) [#17]
8 Jan 2007
To: Mick [#16] 9 Jan 2007
Hi Mick, I just started to use uncoated and seems it is going to work out alright.
I would love for you to try the samples I send to you.
You have more experience with the uncoated then I do and would appreciate your feed back.
I have done dishwasher testing and it has held up so far but don,t have enough runs as yet.
It will scratch by scraping it with a quarter. It is pretty durable on the glossy ceramics and glass.
Send me your address.
I quit smoking Mick. Been sick ever since. Are you going to Vegas this year?
AL La Costa
www.atttransfer.com
1-866-900-2830
From: RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1) [#18]
9 Jan 2007
To: Mick [#16] 9 Jan 2007
From: Mick [#19]
9 Jan 2007
To: AL (SUBLIAL) [#17] 9 Jan 2007
Al
I'm 3 yrs without a smoke, feel better every day !!!
Yes, I am going to Vegas, do you have a booth number ? I am staying at the Hilton, give me a call if you are there. Get the transfers to me asap and I can take my results with me to Vegas to show off for you.
Address:
Cactus Equipment & Supplies
463 28 1/2 Rd., Unit A
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Mick
From: AL (SUBLIAL) [#20]
10 Jan 2007
To: RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1) [#18] 10 Jan 2007
Brian, I,ll try to get yours today.
My associate from West Bend is coming here tomorrow and Friday.
It works well on metal Brian.
I have done more wash testing on uncoated tiles and it is peeling off in some areas so that doesn,t have an application for uncoated mugs unless you hand wash them.
I an going to test further on coated mugs as we haven,t seen any problem there as yet but only have 2 washes on them.
Acrylic works great and did some transfers on JDS MIRAGE ACRYLICS from the backside and it looks super due to the opacity of the white toner. It also adheres very well at 375 F for 90 seconds.
AL La Costa
www.atttransfer.com
1-866-900-2830 toll free
From: AL (SUBLIAL) [#21]
10 Jan 2007
To: Mick [#19] 10 Jan 2007
Mick, Glad to hear you are feeling good from not smoking. I am not feeling good from quitting as yet. I guess after 52 years of smoking it takes a while for the body to adjust.
I can,t suggest using the white toner on uncoated mugs as it isn,t holding up in the dishwasher as first thought. I am continuing to test coated ones. Uncoated tiles are good and glass as long as they don,t go in the dishwasher.
I don,t have a booth as yet but will keep you and all informed.
Thanks for the offer and will send them today.
AL La Costa
www.atttransfer.com
1-866-900-2830