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chris_hosk
23-11-2012, 12:19 PM
Hi, i have printed some mugs for our work but now a band has asked if we can print water bottles? we only have a mug press so can someone advise what i need to do? plastic is obv out of the question lol i see you can buy the mettle ones?

also regarding coffee mugs can i use my mug press to do these just change the template size on PS? http://www.coralgraph.com/sublimation-mugs/coffee-cups/36-white-sublimation-coffee-cup-and-saucer

Russ
23-11-2012, 12:30 PM
Hi Chris,
I printed on to silver & white drinks bottles - I found white is better for images, silver is OK for just text - but I do use a thicker blanket that came with my mug press

chris_hosk
23-11-2012, 12:31 PM
Hi thanks Russ, when you say Blanket is this the insert u would put into the mug press currently i have only made about 20 mugs (we are a recording studio and we offer band/artist merch)

Russ
23-11-2012, 12:34 PM
Yes, the heating element that plugs into the control box... :-)

chris_hosk
23-11-2012, 12:37 PM
cool i didnt realise i could change this, so i guess thats how i can do latte mugs (if requested) lol

Russ
23-11-2012, 12:41 PM
lattes have their own conical blankets - again, my press came with 2 different sizes for these (but never been asked for them :-) )

Justin
23-11-2012, 12:49 PM
I print water bottles using a 3mm silicon insert, inrease the time and temp a little, works a treat.

harlequeen
23-11-2012, 04:59 PM
I have tried using the 3mm silicon insert and I thought the results were a bit hit and miss to be honest.

Justin
23-11-2012, 05:17 PM
Once I got the time and temp right they're always spot on. I use the red oxide silicone. Recently bought some from elsewhere and its horrible, shiny stuff that I can't get on with.