Greybeard
08-03-2015, 08:05 PM
Suppose I have printed my design using dye sub onto 100% polyester, at around 190C, and I then want to add a metalic gold looking decoration, like sequins but both circular and other shapes, or an outline around the whole design in the form of a gold line.
I have an old 'hot foil', aka gold blocking, press for small items, as might be used for putting titles on the spines of leather-cloth books, and wondered if hacking this might be the answer.
However, as these will generaly be one-offs, I thought the forum might point me towards a more 21st century method of using the kit I have already aquired ie hot press plus dye sub printer.
I'm aware of the vinyl/pu method working at a lower temperature might be the answer, but I pressume I'd then have to invest in a vinyl printer/cutter. As the shapes would be very simple perhaps a 'bottom end of the market' machine might do nicely.
All suggestions and help up my learning curve gratefully received.
John
I have an old 'hot foil', aka gold blocking, press for small items, as might be used for putting titles on the spines of leather-cloth books, and wondered if hacking this might be the answer.
However, as these will generaly be one-offs, I thought the forum might point me towards a more 21st century method of using the kit I have already aquired ie hot press plus dye sub printer.
I'm aware of the vinyl/pu method working at a lower temperature might be the answer, but I pressume I'd then have to invest in a vinyl printer/cutter. As the shapes would be very simple perhaps a 'bottom end of the market' machine might do nicely.
All suggestions and help up my learning curve gratefully received.
John