Linda,
More questions:
1) What kind of transfer paper are you using?
2) How old is the ink?
3) Is this "problem child" a new image, or is it one you've had success with in the past?
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) has a definite window of opportunity, in that, too much time or heat will cause a blurry image.
I'm questioning the age of your ink, because, despite the (sometimes) blurry image, FRP is an excellent dye receptor and will usually render a good black image.
Because of "dot gain" or diffusion, which is a normal occurrence with sublimation, if you're trying to place white (clear) lettering, on a full-color background, use a bold typeface, which after the background encroaches on the lettering, will appear as more of a regular line width.
Using your "eyedropper" tool, "sample" the black part of the image, to see if it's, indeed, black. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA |