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by Map1984
02 Dec 2021, 18:13
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: Silicone sheets, can I use any type?
Replies: 2
Views: 1229

Re: Silicone sheets, can I use any type?

Hi, I'm looking for silicone sheets, my supplier that sells the 2mm ones that seem to work for my ceramics is out of stock, can I just buy some on ebay that I think people use for baking and the such?
Thanks so much for any help
by Map1984
31 Mar 2021, 17:26
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: Metal sheets
Replies: 1
Views: 1493

Re: Metal sheets

<t>Hi, I'm printing to aluminium sheets, having some issues though whatever I try, the result ends up with a sort of texture to it which spoils the final image, plus I'm noticing the paper seems to stick to the print rather than coming away, not sure what I'm doing wrong. My most successful print is ...
by Map1984
21 Mar 2021, 11:30
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: Problems printing onto ceramic coasters
Replies: 4
Views: 2146

Re: Problems printing onto ceramic coasters

<t>Hi, it's a stahls /hotronix clamshell, fiddled around with settings a bit and using 205 deg C for 3 mins (with silicone mat), the results are getting there, sometimes great, but I'm still getting a weird effect, generally on black parts, where the ink seems to go a bit lighter, almost speckled ...
by Map1984
20 Mar 2021, 20:42
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: Scratched Teflon coating on heat press :(
Replies: 7
Views: 8273

Re: Scratched Teflon coating on heat press :(

Silicon mat seems to fix it :)
by Map1984
13 Mar 2021, 18:23
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: Scratched Teflon coating on heat press :(
Replies: 7
Views: 8273

Re: Scratched Teflon coating on heat press :(

Thanks so much for your suggestion! Is the Teflon protector I linked likely of no use?
Regarding the times used, I know its variable but do you think they would need to be signicantly longer, and would the heat need to be increased at all? Thanks.
by Map1984
13 Mar 2021, 18:06
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: Scratched Teflon coating on heat press :(
Replies: 7
Views: 8273

Re: Scratched Teflon coating on heat press :(

<r>Hi Andrew, it's rather deep, and I should have said its more of a flake missing than a simple light scratch.<br/>
I found this, i don't know if it's good for the press though?<br/>
<URL url="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Teflon-PTFE-Heat-Press-Sublimation-Protector-/143108473925"><s>[url]</s><LINK ...
by Map1984
13 Mar 2021, 17:40
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: Scratched Teflon coating on heat press :(
Replies: 7
Views: 8273

Re: Scratched Teflon coating on heat press :(

Hi I've scratched the coating on my stahls/hotronix and it's causing some issues, can anyone think of any solution? Thank you :)
by Map1984
10 Mar 2021, 17:19
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: Problems printing onto ceramic coasters
Replies: 4
Views: 2146

Re: Problems printing onto ceramic coasters

Hi, I'm having some issues printing ceramic coasters. I get on fine if it's a simple design without too much ink, the lines are clear and vivid, but on designs with large blocks of dark colours I get a patchy and mottled effect. Any thoughts would be great, thanks in advance.