There are three primary reasons to use an overlaminate for large format graphics. These are to beautify and protect the printed graphic and, when used for floor graphics, to provide slip resistance. Read more »
Why Use an Overlaminate?
Picking The Right Application Tape Tack Level
The tack level of an application tape describes the stickiness of the adhesive. Most sign makers use a standard grade application tape with a high tack adhesive, such as RTape ApliTape™ 4075 or Conform® 4075RLA. Read more »
Gelatin Size Recipe for Glass Gilding
Just follow the step-by-step directions in this story to learn how to make gelatin size for glass gilding… Read more »
Rules for Overlaying Heat Transfer Films
Learn the proper way to layer plotter cut heat transfer films. The array of colors in the SEF flex and flock film product line opens the door to endless design possibilities. While many different films can be heat pressed on top of one another, you should follow the few simple rules listed below for trouble-free […] Read more »
Imprimatura: Toning the Substrate
It doesn’t matter whether you are painting on canvas, a metal panel, Masonite, wood or MDO. If your substrate is white, the stark brilliance of the surface can be overpowering and distracting. For this reason artists have toned their painting surfaces for centuries. Read more »
Service Temperature Range and Thermal Degradation
Jim Hingst explains how extreme heat can cause the PVC resin of a vinyl film to break down. In selecting a film for an application, the “Service Temperature Range” is an important consideration. So what exactly is the service temperature range? As you might guess, this term refers to the range of temperature within which […] Read more »
Using Car Wax On Printed Dry Erase Vinyl
My story, How to Minimize Ghosting on Dry Erase Boards, explains how to condition EZ Erase dry erase vinyl film with Rain-X liquid car wax. After writing on the film with dry erase markers, you can also use the car wax to wipe the surface clean with no residue or ghosting. Read more »
Avoiding Edge Curling When Printing Full Bleeds
Why the Simplest Solutions are Generally the Best Printing heavy concentrations of ink to the edges of some films can result in edge curl. But there is a simple solution. Read more »
Roland Service Technician for Contract Work
Supply55 is seeking a trained Roland service technician to service a population of printers in the Sacramento, California, Carson City, Nevada and Reno, Nevada area. If you’re a trained independent Roland service technician, please contact Supply55 at 734-668-0755 or sales@supply55.com. Read more »
Screen Printing Acrylic Sheet
Painting is not the only solution for decorating plastic signfaces. For high-volume jobs, screen printing with either solvent or UV curable inks is an economical solution. In selecting an ink system, ask your screen print supply distributor for a recommendation. The ink manufacturers’ technical bulletins will give you printing specifications. The type of mesh, squeegee, […] Read more »
