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Info on printing on mugs please ?
Not something I’ve bothered with before but am thinking of doing it as someone has approched me asking – printing onto mugs.
The designs would be simple one colour bold ones probably onto white mugs, so wouldnt need anything really fancy, and preferably a cheap method that gives good quality.
Would also be nice to be able to print in gold or silver onto black mugs if poss.
So, wheres the best place to start ? someone mentioned using dye sub printed on an inkjet printer with special carts and a heat press to apply them ?
Anyone have any good links to suppliers for blank mugs, materials etc.. ?
Would be interested to hear from anyone already doing this to see what sort of options are available.
Ta
Mike -
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They are not the only supplier but for info their web site is very good
http://www.themagictouch.co.uk
Peter -
Thanks, will have a look through that.
Mike
p.s. if anyone has any old equipment they are willing to sell that would be suitable I’ll consider it
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I have a high quality press that is surplus to requirements. Whats the normal way of contact? I have email but not sure I can post address here.
Regards
alan -
Hi mike we are just about up and running with our mug press etc
bought our press from Paul at http://www.thermalmate.co.uk
really helpful also supplies the mugs diff sizes and colors
bought our printer and sub inks with bulk feed system from Jan (yan) at
http://www.revolutiontransfers.co.uk/again really helpful had a few problems to start with but both talked me through mugs look really good
even full color top to bottom images are really good have now more or less paid for itself if you do a search on sublimation loads of info about the actual process if you decide to go ahead you Will cock a few up but once you are sorted i think you Will be pleasantly surprised once again cant fault Paul and Jan at the above company’s Paul actually rang the other day to see how things were going if you do speak to either tell them Derek from Newcastle says hello if you need any more help do not hesitate to give me a shout
all the best
Derek -
Mike, are you still interested in a mug press?
Alan -
Possibly, am looking into the different methods a bit more to see what the best setup will be
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A mug wrap could be a good way to start. They cost about £25, a lot cheaper than a press. You just insert the mug and put in an oven, takes longer than a press but some people have a load of them, half in oven whilst loading up the other half ready to change over. You can also get wraps for other items such as dog bowls. Have a look at http://www.thetransferpress.co.uk They sell them.
Cheers
Jim -
Jim, just had a look at the link you posted, for anyone interested my press is the same as the one featured.
Alan
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