Full Version: Anybody do ribbons?
From: Zonas [#1]
31 Oct 2004
To: ALL
I don't do ribbons, and have never purchased ribbons , but wouldn't you know it a very good customer has a request for a custom ribbon. I prefer not to send them to other engraving shops for this :)
So my question is do you purchase flat ribbon and have a machine that makes it into a rosette shape? Does anybody know a website/article that I could learn more about this (i.e. what ribbon works).
Thanks in advance.
Zona Hudkins
Zona's Engraved Creations
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2]
31 Oct 2004
To: Zonas [#1] 31 Oct 2004
Zona,
I have Tower Ribbons and Awards in Topeka, Indiana do all of my custom ribbon work. Quick turn around and quality work.
From: Zonas [#3]
31 Oct 2004
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2] 31 Oct 2004
Will they use your own ribbon? To bad they aren't in Topeka, Kansas :)
Zona
Topeka, KS
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#4]
31 Oct 2004
To: Zonas [#3] 31 Oct 2004
Zona,
I have always had them supply the ribbon material. You will need to give them a call on Monday.
From: GBengraver [#5]
1 Nov 2004
To: Zonas [#1] 1 Nov 2004
I also use Tower Ribbons to purchase custom and stock ribbons.
They are very helpful and friendly.
Good company to deal with.
Greg
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#6]
1 Nov 2004
To: Zonas [#1] 1 Nov 2004
Hi Zona,
I am in Wichita and do my own ribbons.
1. You can buy flat ribbon and pleat it yourself, if you have a ribbon pleater. I do have an old ribbon pleater but I buy all my pleated ribbon from the manufacturer already pleated because it takes time and 8 yds of flat ribbon to make 1 yard of pleated ribbon - Quicker, easier & cheaper for them to do it.
2. I learned mostly on my own, I don't know of a website to teach.
3. If you gave me specifics of the job, I could give you a quote.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#7]
1 Nov 2004
To: John (ICTJOHN) [#6] 1 Nov 2004
John,
I have a customer that I have supplied ribbons to for three years. This past year they went with an internet company that does them in-house. Doing your ribbons in-house, you may be more competitive than I could be. Do you have the capabilities to do a simple pinked ribbon in a quantity of about 2,000? I realize that some shops are more automated than others on this type of volume work, therefor being able to offer a lower price.
If they decide to go the same route next year, I will give you the bid information. If I don't have a realistic chance of getting the job, I would at least like to see someone here get it.
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#8]
1 Nov 2004
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#7] 1 Nov 2004
David,
Yes, I can do the volume work on the flat pinked ribbons you mentioned.
I do wholesale to a few customers but I generally charge the same as any other ASI ribbon mfg. except I don't nickle & dime to death as they do for the extras.
From: logojohn [#9]
1 Nov 2004
To: John (ICTJOHN) [#8] 1 Nov 2004
We have used F&H Ribbon in Hurst Tx for decades. Very fast and rarely a problem. They have stock ribbons and certificates and custom ones at reasonable prices with low minimums.
lj
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#10]
1 Nov 2004
To: John (ICTJOHN) [#8] 1 Nov 2004
John,
This is the same organization that knocks at my door several times a year for donations. By the time their event rolls around next year, they will recognize that we are on a two-way street. Then we will see how things proceed.
I will also keep you in mind for other jobs, at least the ones that will be worth your while.
Thanks!
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#11]
1 Nov 2004
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#10] 1 Nov 2004
Well thank you, and I know what you mean about the 2-way street....