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Water transfer printing......amazing
Don't know if this has been posted before but I find this interesting
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12-21-2013, 02:32 PM
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I want to know how they get the nice, neat pattern on the water in the first place
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12-21-2013, 02:40 PM
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It is an interesting process. Printing is a deceptive name though, they are doing a water transfer application of a print. I'm curious to see how that stuff holds up.
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This fellow has many vids about the process and provides how to info.
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The have been using this process to apply cameo patterns to bow risers for years.
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12-21-2013, 02:54 PM
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this company sells transfers, kits, tools.. amazing effects
Alsa Corp | Water Transfer Printing they also sell some amazing paints, wraps. fabrics, etc. also
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A few years ago someone posted a video showing the same process being used to "paint" a guitar.
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Pete, that is interesting. I'd like to dunk my whole car in burled walnut. On the other hand, 'carbon fiber' wheels would be sweet. Does anybody do that stuff around here?
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Not that I know of Jerome.....I could dip it in a road salt/chloride solution but I don't think you'd like the results.
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I friend just showed those videos to me this past week. He says no one here in LA does it...yet. He's wondering if this is a business opportunity. Looks pretty cool.
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My BIL does that as a side business and I help on occasion when I have a free night. It is a really cool process... There are quite a few folks doing it, most do it as an add on to their regular gig; a gun shop or taxidermist for example. Lots of guys do it out of their garage or rent a small space.
The DIY kits offer real inconsistent results but a decent dip is possible. Also, it's a steep learning curve as different shaped parts require different dip angles, back taping etc. There are a few folks doing it in LA that I know of.
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There is a company in NY that also does this. I had to pay a visit on another of their lines. They do all the camouflage for rifle stocks. No two are the same.
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I'd love a paisley on my Fuchs spokes....
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