Full Version: Go for The Bronze
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.