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I'm probably going to regret it but I've just spoken to Nova Chrome (as per Customprintwales comment that they had good results) and managed to order a sample set to try out rather than a full case of 36.

I figured trying just one more supplier might be worth a go before I give up too!
I'll report back on the results and if they're equally duff then I'll at least know to give up looking for alternatives and move on to something else!

That's good to know Flowers06! They're being delivered today so I'll have a play later on and will post results just in case anyone else is interested (or it will at least save anyone else wasting money on these things!!)

oh crap..:frown:Just ordered a few to see how they look..
will let you know of the outcome..

Not sure if it's any use to you but I did mine with a wrap and in the oven.

I got reasonable results using a mug press at 180C for 180 seconds but I got better results in an oven. Remember with a money box you have two big heat sinks - top and bottom - that will draw heat away from the top and bottom of the sides which can impact the result if you don't allow for it.

The results are in!

Had a quick test with the Nova Chrome batch last night and goodness me what a difference!

They came boxed individually which is always a bonus but this may just be because I got a sample set of 12 so I'm not sure if they are boxed individually on a full case of 36.

Pic below to compare the two batches I've had. On the left side the BMS ones and on the right side the Nova Chrome ones.

Both done in Freesub ST-210 double mug press at 170C for 140 secs.

Hope this is helpful for anyone else looking to do money boxes.

Please forgive image quality - not the best on my phone but gives a good comparison!

The normal 36 also come individually boxed ( or did last time I bought them)

If you are worried about the bottom of the money box do what I did. Pop down to Wilko's and buy a roll of table protector tabs. I think 100 costs about £1.95. you need 3 per money box.

always looks nice to customers if you have them on.

Great idea thanks!

The rubber domes we use for coasters would work too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_osac ... s&_sacat=0

I'm guessing Coralgraph sell them too!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HOLIDAY-Novelt ... liday+fund