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Re: canvas printing
Posted: 18 Aug 2011, 11:00
by Paul
but there is no problem with transfer as far as i can understand your posts. there is problem with colours that dull? are you sure everytinkg is ok with your profile??
also what temp, time and preasure do you use for those?
Re: canvas printing
Posted: 18 Aug 2011, 11:10
by pesketta
but everything else i print is abso fine, the profile is fine. i pressed at 200 for 60 seconds which they recommend. it is also called sublimation canvas as i just checked on the website. i will just sell them at reduced price cus of the faded look or maybe thats fashionable nowadays! its just v v v frustrating

Re: canvas printing
Posted: 18 Aug 2011, 11:13
by Paul
yes. most stuff you print is ok but other blanks need diferent preasure. so t-shirt my be pressed with medium heavy and canvas with heavy preasure! this is only example.
Re: canvas printing
Posted: 18 Aug 2011, 11:18
by pesketta
i do sometimes wonder why i started all of this, it sells well but getting there is blooming hard work with a lot of mess ups a long the way.
Re: canvas printing
Posted: 18 Aug 2011, 11:20
by JSR
If the canvas you're using is from BMS, then I can say that it most definitely works.

This was using BMS sublimation canvas. I have this one hanging on my wall, and it looks fantastic.
Best effect is achieved with a bright and colourful photo. I tried some with indoor photos (faces in shadows, etc), and the result was pretty poor.
Re: canvas printing
Posted: 18 Aug 2011, 11:27
by Lee
Was this printed on a transfer and then pressed onto the canvas? (I didnt realise you could do canvas this way!!
Re: canvas printing
Posted: 18 Aug 2011, 11:30
by JSR
TPM;28762 wrote:Was this printed on a transfer and then pressed onto the canvas? (I didnt realise you could do canvas this way!!
Yes, it's typical sublimation process. For this one, I printed using 13" wide TexPrint roll paper to get a print as big as both my printer and my press could do.
I've never had a sale, though - probably because the likes of Bonusprint (et al) can do larger canvases and cheaper prices. It's an ace thing to do yourself, but I wouldn't get too much stock in until you have the custom for it.
Re: canvas printing
Posted: 18 Aug 2011, 11:36
by Lee
Yeah..I'd need a bigger printer, small A4 canvas would be look daft!!
Re: canvas printing
Posted: 18 Aug 2011, 11:42
by JSR
TPM;28764 wrote:Yeah..I'd need a bigger printer, small A4 canvas would be look daft!!
Perhaps, but you could get the bits in for a small canvas and try it out for yourself before investing in bigger equipment.
Re: canvas printing
Posted: 18 Aug 2011, 11:45
by pesketta
yes it is bms subli canvas. i dont do photos i do my own artwork on various items. they are lovely and bright on all the other things but for some reason not the canvas. my image doesnt look as bright as yours, but i will still try and sell it anyway. at the end of the day the customer doesnt know it isnt meant to look like that.