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  • Water slide transfers

    Posted by Mike Grant on 18 April 2005 at 16:51

    Does anyone know if waterslide transfers can be printed via a VersaCamm, or is this an entirely different ballgame. I have a customer who needs a small run done for some Dinky car type application, normal vinyl would not be suitable.

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    Mike Grant replied 20 years, 5 months ago 4 Members · 7 Replies
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  • onestopsigns

    Member
    18 April 2005 at 21:31

    i used waterslide decals on mugs ages ago inkjet printer them then coat in loads of spray varnesh then water them on then spray again on mug

    time consuming and frankly shite and the fumes from the avarnesh last for ages

    as for versa cam i cant commment sorry but if theres another way to do ur items id sugest u do water slides are not the thing for me

  • Dave Bruce

    Member
    19 April 2005 at 08:09

    Hi Mike, I have been looking in to this recently, and now do it for a local model maker. There are two types depending on if you want white or not. One is inkjet printed and dries opaque the other is laser printed and dries clear. Not all laser printers work though. I am using the inkjet stuff and when it is put on you can varnish over the top and it then becomes clear.

    You would need to ask the suppliers if the Versacamm works on the materials.

    Lasertran Ltd 01545 571149

    Dave

  • onestopsigns

    Member
    19 April 2005 at 08:24

    THINK IVE A FEW SHEETS AND A TIN OF SPRAY VARNISH LEFT IF U WOULD LIKE EM TO TRY IT OUT BEFORE BUYING FROM SUPPLIERS
    EMAIL ADDY ILL SEND EM OVER LOADSOFSTIKAS@AOL.COM

  • Mike Grant

    Member
    19 April 2005 at 23:01

    Is it a special type of varnish or could I use “Frogjuice”?
    Sounds like that could be the answer. I will email you.
    Thanks very much for your kind offer. 😀

  • Lee Harris

    Member
    20 April 2005 at 12:53

    Hi Mike

    If you have got a QMS 220DL have a look at The Magic Touch. The paper is DCT4.1/4.6

    If you have any type of laser, give them a call. 01582 671444

    Lee

  • onestopsigns

    Member
    21 April 2005 at 09:11

    hi cant pm back yet but its on way ok sent today

  • Mike Grant

    Member
    21 April 2005 at 22:29

    Cheers mate your a star! 😀

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