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4 color process w/ DC UB
BRGtshirts:
--- Quote from: tonypep on November 11, 2023, 10:45:51 AM ---OK I'll bite. Experimenting with pre-op and post op stampinator. The pre-op helps with stamping down fibers after flash. This can occur depending on the fabric and rheological properties of the DC/UB or a combination of both. That can be controlled in other ways, however the end goal is to minimize tinkering. Standard flashing can be finicky and a major mistake is to over flash. Depending on ink deposit/penetration over flashing can create steaming which result in the fabric prematurely releasing from the platen adhesive. Stamping down the fibers without achieving a full UB cure is the goal. The rest of the magic should occur in the dryer chamber. End result is a super smooth flat canvass on which to finish the print. Side note: since many of these are replicas from original paintings (non computer generated) I use Union Tru-tone process colors in order to achieve the widest range of hue and value.
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Very cool to hear. You using more of a DC base or actual white pigmented DC to make the tbe UB?
Also, I thought I heard/read Tru-Tone inks has been discontinued. I tried to buy some a while back and couldn’t find them anywhere
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Orion:
Looking forward to seeing what Tony has been working on.
I don't dabble in 4 color process these days but when I did it was with Tru-Tone and it is being discontinued. Avient is pushing this...
https://www.avientspecialtyinks.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/INFINITE%20FX%20PROCESS%20COLORS_ENG_V1.57.pdf
cbjamel:
ugh being discontinued.. I have used tru-tone for almost 20 years...
Shane
tonypep:
That will probably work whenever we run out...have a few 5s left. Color may shift a bit, but the cheaper versions are not using the same pigs and prints can be a bit duller with less range.
Admiral:
--- Quote from: BRGtshirts on November 11, 2023, 09:20:27 PM ---
--- Quote from: tonypep on November 11, 2023, 10:45:51 AM ---OK I'll bite. Experimenting with pre-op and post op stampinator. The pre-op helps with stamping down fibers after flash. This can occur depending on the fabric and rheological properties of the DC/UB or a combination of both. That can be controlled in other ways, however the end goal is to minimize tinkering. Standard flashing can be finicky and a major mistake is to over flash. Depending on ink deposit/penetration over flashing can create steaming which result in the fabric prematurely releasing from the platen adhesive. Stamping down the fibers without achieving a full UB cure is the goal. The rest of the magic should occur in the dryer chamber. End result is a super smooth flat canvass on which to finish the print. Side note: since many of these are replicas from original paintings (non computer generated) I use Union Tru-tone process colors in order to achieve the widest range of hue and value.
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Very cool to hear. You using more of a DC base or actual white pigmented DC to make the tbe UB?
Also, I thought I heard/read Tru-Tone inks has been discontinued. I tried to buy some a while back and couldn’t find them anywhere
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We used the Union Tru-Tone as well (triple strength) and them being discontinued stinks. I think we have to give up 4CP printing and stick to our DTF transfers, at least up to 200 or 250 prints...
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