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by Keith Coppuck
17 Aug 2014, 21:20
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: how do they do it??
Replies: 18
Views: 7729

Re: how do they do it??

<r><QUOTE author="pisquee;91301"><s>[QUOTE=pisquee;91301]</s>... just as easily come from China, Thailand....<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE> Ok, interesting but when a UK company take raw material (a mug) and add an image to it to make a "new product" then the final product is made in the UK. Well thats ...
by Keith Coppuck
17 Aug 2014, 12:35
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: how do they do it??
Replies: 18
Views: 7729

Re: how do they do it??

<r>Hi Socialgiraffe,<br/>
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so we meet again Mr. Bond:-)<br/>
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Your first statement is not entirely true as I would would say "there is a concern/risk" that it may be in breach.<br/>
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With the MotoGP mugs I filtered on "labeled for reuse" before downloading so they are probably ok ...
by Keith Coppuck
17 Aug 2014, 10:40
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: how do they do it??
Replies: 18
Views: 7729

Re: how do they do it??

<r>Hi Pisquee,<br/>
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many thanks for the super fast post <E>:-)</E><br/>
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I must admit I was taking a flyer on the "Mr Greedy Mug" and looking at the link you provided I think, to quote The Borg "resistance is futile" when it comes to competing with the mighty Tesco's. I will let it run ...
by Keith Coppuck
16 Aug 2014, 21:27
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: how do they do it??
Replies: 18
Views: 7729

Re: how do they do it??

<r><FONT font="Helvetica"><s>[FONT=Helvetica]</s>Hi, I am fairly new to this mug printing business and after a few months “cracked” the printing and have produced a few good quality printed mugs. So next step to try and sell something. So, I have been studying eBay searching for “mugs” and ...
by Keith Coppuck
04 Jul 2014, 07:23
Forum: Member to Member Offers/Requests
Topic: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required
Replies: 34
Views: 31501

Re: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required

<r><QUOTE author="JustBeGood;89895"><s>[QUOTE=JustBeGood;89895]</s>Hello Keith,<br/>
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I had same problems like yours am wasted over 30 mugs, when i pre-heated my mug and then placed to mug press after cooking mug looks very nice, shiny, colors perfect.<br/>
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And yes all thanx to DSF ...
by Keith Coppuck
04 Jul 2014, 07:16
Forum: Member to Member Offers/Requests
Topic: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required
Replies: 34
Views: 31501

Re: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required

<r><QUOTE author="socialgiraffe;89893"><s>[QUOTE=socialgiraffe;89893]</s>In answer to your question about reducing times<br/>
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That's a see what happens answer. Every press is difference and you may even find when you replace the blanket there might be some minor adjustments to be made. But if ...
by Keith Coppuck
03 Jul 2014, 22:13
Forum: Member to Member Offers/Requests
Topic: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required
Replies: 34
Views: 31501

Re: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required

<r><QUOTE author="Justin;89888"><s>[QUOTE=Justin;89888]</s>Water in the base can work but needs to be boiling hot and a bit of a faff. Personally I pre-heat the lowest inch of the mug in the press at full heat for 20/30 seconds. If you have a few to do the trays are a great idea or you can sit them ...
by Keith Coppuck
03 Jul 2014, 21:29
Forum: Member to Member Offers/Requests
Topic: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required
Replies: 34
Views: 31501

Re: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required

<r><QUOTE author="socialgiraffe;89885"><s>[QUOTE=socialgiraffe;89885]</s>In answer to your question, its to do with the mug base.<br/>
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When you put a mug in the heat press the main body of the mug gets hot pretty quickly, but the base takes a lot longer as the immediate heat generated by the ...
by Keith Coppuck
03 Jul 2014, 19:46
Forum: Member to Member Offers/Requests
Topic: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required
Replies: 34
Views: 31501

Re: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required

<r><QUOTE author="socialgiraffe;89876"><s>[QUOTE=socialgiraffe;89876]</s>Going to have to step in here, <br/>
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Guns and Roses are one of my clients (or rather their European merchandiser is), you do not have copyright permission to print this mug and it is not allowed. Just like we are not ...
by Keith Coppuck
03 Jul 2014, 18:25
Forum: Member to Member Offers/Requests
Topic: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required
Replies: 34
Views: 31501

Re: Mug Sublimation Training Workshop Required

<t>Ok, so I have used the recommended colour test template and adjusted the heat and timings as per everyones comments and "eureka" what a result! See image below - The photo just doesn't do it justice as it was hard to get the lovely bright colours to shine through:<br/>
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