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Re: how would you apply this graphic

Posted: 19 Feb 2015, 12:11
by kris_hm
Hi friends.
Could you please advice how should I apply this graphic. It has to be FLOCK in two colours. Approx 14 cm on lenght.
I'm not sure if it's better to multilayer flock (white on red) or cut white letters and just red outline. I know that doing outline will be more complicated, but I worry that multilayered flock won't take so many washes and also will be too "heavy".

also, as printing is only my hobby, could you please kindly advice how much could I charge for 25 and 50 pieces. I know it depends on location ect, but if you could just give me an idea ! - I'm not supplying garment, only vinyl.
Thank you so much

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Re: how would you apply this graphic

Posted: 19 Feb 2015, 13:46
by mrs maggot
If pushed i would use std vinyl to make the outline - cut solid obviously then press the flock onto it, i would not layer flock, as it is too heavy.

Not the best font for curving, even slightly as you have as it makes it look too distorted IMHO - this may be sorted by adjusting the character spacing slightly.

remember although they are providing the garments it is still your skill and time, so charge accordingly

Re: how would you apply this graphic

Posted: 19 Feb 2015, 14:09
by kris_hm
you're so right about the font ! good advice. thanks
so flock on flex ? never tried that

Re: how would you apply this graphic

Posted: 19 Feb 2015, 14:17
by mrs maggot
just check with your supplier that they are happy for that to work,

Re: how would you apply this graphic

Posted: 19 Feb 2015, 23:34
by socialgiraffe
Personally to keep the customer happy I would contact someone for a trade price on some printed flock. This can be done on something like a versacamm and you will have both colours in flock

Re: how would you apply this graphic

Posted: 20 Feb 2015, 10:26
by ArferMo
Isn't the flock too thick to go through the versacamm thought they were limited to 1mm.

Re: how would you apply this graphic

Posted: 20 Feb 2015, 10:47
by socialgiraffe
No, you can get printable flock specifically for print n cut machines (including mine :tongue:)

Re: how would you apply this graphic

Posted: 20 Feb 2015, 14:23
by AlanD
I would be concerned about registration, lining up the white exactly right over the red may be tricky

Re: how would you apply this graphic

Posted: 23 Feb 2015, 21:47
by kris_hm
Thank you all for replies. I've done some trials and actually flock on flock wasn't bad at all ! maybe taking under consideration, that it's not going on t-shirts but tracksuits, it doesn't look "too heavy".
Anyway, client decided to go for one color design, so problem solved itself :)
however new lesson learnt