Full Version: sublimation on anodized aluminum
From: Mick [#4]
12 May 2006
To: Precision Laser Creations (PIZZAMAN) [#1] 12 May 2006
Tony
If you can send me a sample of the aluminum I will apply OEM toners on it with a laser printer for you to look at.
Mick Eminger
Cactus Equipment & Supplies
800-440-6847
EDITED: 12 May 2006 by MICK
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#5]
12 May 2006
To: Precision Laser Creations (PIZZAMAN) [#1] 12 May 2006
As a follow up to Mick's post.
The paper he sells will do a good color transfer to anodized aluminum. The laser transfer toners are far more opaque than sublimation. The only drawback is that on anodize the color is scratchable by a very heavy application of a fingernail. A thin dome will solve that problem and make the resulting product look like a million bucks. (This I have actually done with fantastic results.)
If you have the heat press, a color laser printer that works with OEM toner and Mick's paper can be had for under $300.
From: Zonas [#6]
16 May 2006
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#5] 16 May 2006
How long are you pressing and at what temperature with Mick's paper?
I'm thinking about trying this on one of Chewbarka's silver round tags and doming it for the job I was talking to you and Dee about yesterday.
Can't hurt to try, if they don't like it I'll keep looking for a charm they will like.
Zona
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#7]
16 May 2006
To: Zonas [#6] 16 May 2006