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by Andrew
01 Feb 2023, 16:52
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: Getting out and moving on..... mostly.
Replies: 8
Views: 7799

Re: Getting out and moving on..... mostly.

<r><QUOTE author="socialgiraffe;151959"><s>[QUOTE=socialgiraffe;151959]</s>Wishing you all the best Andrew and if I am ever down with you southerners <E>;-)</E> I'll be sure to look you up for a cup of tea...<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

The North/South divide is strong..... unless you get the correct ...
by Andrew
01 Feb 2023, 16:49
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: Getting out and moving on..... mostly.
Replies: 8
Views: 7799

Re: Getting out and moving on..... mostly.

<r><QUOTE author="Justin;151957"><s>[QUOTE=Justin;151957]</s>Best of luck Andrew, be great to hear your future plans.<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

I have other companies so trying to streamline basically. I still have a printing company left for now after selling my main one but it's on the decal firing ...
by Andrew
28 Jan 2023, 13:16
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: Getting out and moving on..... mostly.
Replies: 8
Views: 7799

Re: Getting out and moving on..... mostly.

<t>It's got to that point where I've decided the time is right to move on. Might have a few things to sell so probably be around a bit longer but just want to say thanks to those that have kept this forum going with great info, views and opinions.... and obviously a big thanks to Justin. Seems a bit ...
by Andrew
28 Jan 2023, 13:04
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: Sublimania Raw Back Coasters - Advice Needed
Replies: 6
Views: 2996

Re: Sublimania Raw Back Coasters - Advice Needed

<r>Totally agree with this when dealing with some suppliers...... no one else has a problem a.k.a. not my problem. You learn which suppliers to take their claims of how incredible all their blanks are with a substantial pinch of salt.<br/>
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<QUOTE author="Justin;151950"><s>[QUOTE=Justin ...
by Andrew
13 Jan 2023, 17:59
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: How to dispose of defective sublimated items with photos?
Replies: 10
Views: 2579

Re: How to dispose of defective sublimated items with photos?

<r><QUOTE author="pisquee;151890"><s>[QUOTE=pisquee;151890]</s>Firing ... like in a kiln? Tell me more!<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

We are set up for screen printed items and waterslide ceramic decals so have the high firing ovens which go past 700c. When we are doing a run and if there is space we can ...
by Andrew
13 Jan 2023, 08:29
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: How to dispose of defective sublimated items with photos?
Replies: 10
Views: 2579

Re: How to dispose of defective sublimated items with photos?

pisquee;151888 wrote:Reclaim? What do you mean?
You can fully remove the print by high firing then screen print or water slide the mug.
by Andrew
12 Jan 2023, 14:51
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: How to dispose of defective sublimated items with photos?
Replies: 10
Views: 2579

Re: How to dispose of defective sublimated items with photos?

We reclaim ours then re-use the mugs..... just need sufficient temp to do this.
by Andrew
11 Jan 2023, 14:25
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: Whats your sublmation setup like?
Replies: 8
Views: 2151

Re: Whats your sublmation setup like?

<r><QUOTE author="Sublibed;151859"><s>[QUOTE=Sublibed;151859]</s>Cheers! Yeah, I can appreciate that as we have a photography business and it's always changing. Can I ask what do you use to hold stock? Racking? And on what do you house your preses? Worktops or tables?<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

It all ...
by Andrew
11 Jan 2023, 14:14
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: Help metal panel print issue. Please see attached photo
Replies: 5
Views: 2056

Re: Help metal panel print issue. Please see attached photo

<t>Not wanting to disagree with some of the above but...... firm pressure all the way. The lighter the pressure the worse it will be. Light pressure doesn't ensure 100% contact between print and metal which is where the gas creates paths to escape. This type of metal we buy and print a lot of (comes ...
by Andrew
22 Jun 2022, 16:08
Forum: Mug Presses & Ovens
Topic: Mug quality question xpres - just a bad box? (lots of wonky wobbly mugs)
Replies: 68
Views: 36698

Re: Mug quality question xpres - just a bad box? (lots of wonky wobbly mugs)

I see. I know the mugs you mean. They had major problems for a while on their new supplier. Not their standard Production mug price then.