(Part 3) Best printmaking supplies according to redditors

vinyl cutters, if you were serious.

Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017HXWXBG?psc=1

Its basically a printer, with a knife instead of an inkhead.

I see some people debating about how this was done and if they used paint. It's a hydrographic film. You can buy it [here] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LGPVX0I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.6CKzbSW0TAJ8)

https://www.heattransferwarehouse.com/

I used siser easyweed 15"

https://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Rhinestone-9x12-Blue-Black/dp/B06WD3H4V2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500842671&sr=8-4&keywords=fancier+heat+press

I bought my film on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Hydrographics-Film-Transfer-Printing-Cartoon/dp/B01N2T0XUB/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1526523043&sr=8-4&keywords=cartoon+hydro+dip+film

You can never go wrong with more vinyl. Maybe something specialty like glitter or foil.

My husband gave me a screen printing set for xmas one year that was super fun to learn with. I used the silhouette to cut my stencils, then printed the design, then my heat press to cure the ink. I got a kit like this one: Amazon

For T-Shirts, I got this for my birthday that was an amazing tool to have: Laser Square It makes it super easy to align designs on shirts.

I recently gifted a set of items to another silhouette lover that were all things to be customized. I included 2 wine glasses, glitter, epoxy, pot holders, a clear acrylic tray, white tea towels, a blank shirt, a 18" throw pillow case, and 10 sheets of fun vinyl to use.

If she has interest in cups, maybe a cup turner, or a full cup set like this.

Depending on where you are located you could also look for vinyl related events you could buy her a pass to, like All Things Silhouette Conference

Probably easier to just buy one of these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0716L6B36?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Any of them because all the circut does is create the vinyl stencil used to make the etching. Once the stencil is created you stick it to the glass or metal, then you use chemicals to do the etching part. One chemical etches glass (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001DTWYG/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER) and another one etches metal (https://www.amazon.com/Ferric-Chloride-Etchant-120ml-Bottle/dp/B00V8G90T2).

I used this instructable to help me figure out how to make the metal coasters: https://www.instructables.com/id/Justice-League-Coasters-DIY-Acid-Etching/

Good luck!

Epson WF-7720 ($180)

using Cobra Inks. ($92 initially for carts)

And here is a mug press for $80.

A-sub sublimation paper

This could be cut into three 9 x 4 inch pieces, and used to rub over a putty repair, back and forth while it sets, and you wouldn’t have to make 9 different molds for all the trim.

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Teflon-Transfer-Machine-Sublimation/dp/B01H2LHHWS/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1474242789&sr=8-17&keywords=teflon+++9+x+12+sheet

"Mom, I am going to need these for school"

https://smile.amazon.com/Sharpie-Metallic-Permanent-Markers-Silver/dp/B06WGZMK5T?sa-no-redirect=1

https://smile.amazon.com/Spellbinders-PLP-002-Platinum-Silver-Sheets/dp/B01F326COW?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_13

https://smile.amazon.com/Professional-Sheet-Fabrication-Motorbooks-Workshop/dp/0760344922?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_9

Amazon Prime and cheaper!!!

Thanks. How do I sand it? Do I paint and sand the whole blaster in white if I use this? How do I make the original logo stay on but make the close area around it match with the whole blaster?

https://www.amazon.com/Hydrographics-Film-Transfer-Printing-Digital/dp/B01MXJ4I4M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541865493&sr=8-1&keywords=hydrographic+film+camo&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011

https://www.amazon.com/Hydrographic-Film-Transfer-Printing-Cannabis/dp/B01D7HGZJ2/

Hmm, I happen to have a Heat press. Would that work for this? Seems like I could do a bunch of keys at once with it...

From what I can tell... That exact press comes in many different vendors and prices.
https://www.amazon.com/Pneumatic-Rosin-Press-Element-solventless/dp/B01N3JK0PV - $846

http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-034-x-6-034-Pneumatic-Rosin-Heat-Press-Dual-Element-Heating-solventless-/152451078556 - $799

http://www.dhgate.com/product/6x8-inch-double-sided-heating-plates-pneumatic/395962776.html#s1-1-1b;searl|0997662262 - $677

they all appear to be the same; 8 x 6 , 5000 psi, from China. Good luck in your decision !

(Complete amateur here) I’m using a cheap flash dryer very similar to this one and the on off switch is a 4 pin rocker switch. The wires generate quite a bit of heat and one pin on the switch always eventually melts the surrounding plastic causing it to lose connection and the whole switch has to be replaced.

To combat this I have upgraded all the internal wiring to 10 gauge, and updated the terminals to higher quality ceramic. I’m using anti oxidation paste on all the connections.

Still, the switch continues to melt and I have to constantly replace it.

I admit I only continue to use this piece of equipment because I’ve tinkered with it so much that It now has sentimental value to me haha.

I know the solution is probably that it’s just a cheap piece of equipment and shouldn’t be heating up this much but if it’s salvageable id love to know!

Thanks so much for any help.

Shit I actually meant this one...
Sift Screen Frames, Set of 4, 20" x 24" Aluminum Frames with 60, 90,110, 200 Polyester Mesh Screens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7EPGFJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SaBTDbKWYWWW5

Don’t spend 30$ on a new screen! https://www.amazon.com/INTBUYING-Yards-1-27m-Screen-Printing/dp/B011KHGT9C/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=silkscreen%2Bmesh&qid=1571596486&sr=8-2&th=1&psc=1

I can’t remember what the plastic bit is called that keeps the screen tucked I just reused the one I had but I have a feeling low gauge electrical wire would work.