Could this be dye sublimation? - Engraving Etc. Forum

<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.17">Could this be dye sublimation?</a></h1><a name="a1911_17"></a><p><b>From: John (ICTJOHN)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.17">#17</a>]<br /> 9 Sep 2005<br /><b>To: David (SEETHESUNRISE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.16">#16</a>] 9 Sep 2005</p> <p>David,</p> <p>Do not use painters tape as a mask for lasering, it does not hold well and the paint will seep underneath and make a mess. One of the better materials to use is vinyl applicator tape. it kind of looks like masking tape but has a smoother finish. It is used to transfer vinyl graphics onto banners and such.</p> <p>Also, when color filling - let the paint dry - not just to the touch, but dry completly or the paint will peel right back out with the tape.</p> <hr /><a name="a1911_18"></a><p><b>From: David (SEETHESUNRISE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.18">#18</a>]<br /> 9 Sep 2005<br /><b>To: John (ICTJOHN)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.17">#17</a>] 9 Sep 2005</p> Thanks for the advice. Where do I get this vinyl applicator tape. A sign supply store?<hr /><a name="a1911_19"></a><p><b>From: John (ICTJOHN)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.19">#19</a>]<br /> 9 Sep 2005<br /><b>To: David (SEETHESUNRISE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.18">#18</a>] 9 Sep 2005</p> Yes, I think places like Laserbits (they call it Paper Mask) have it as well. <hr /><a name="a1911_20"></a><p><b>From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.20">#20</a>]<br /> 9 Sep 2005<br /><b>To: David (SEETHESUNRISE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.19">#19</a>] 9 Sep 2005</p> <p>David,</p> <p>Specialty Tapes offers it as well.</p> <hr /><a name="a1911_21"></a><p><b>From: David (SEETHESUNRISE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.21">#21</a>]<br /> 9 Sep 2005<br /><b>To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.20">#20</a>] 9 Sep 2005</p> Thanks. I just went to a local sign supply store to pick it up. We'll see if that makes it better.<hr /><p align="center">Show messages:  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1911.1">1-16</a>  17-21</p> <h4><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=EE">Back to thread list</a> | <a href="llogout.php?webtag=EE">Login</a></h4> <h6>© 2025 <a href="http://www.beehiveforum.net/" target="_blank">Project Beehive Forum</a></h6> </body>