1. Can I print on fabric with this? (attaching fabric to freezer paper). 2. And would the pigment last on fabrics?
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I just carefully looked through the instruction manual that came with the printer, and looked around on-line. I'm pretty sure it is NOT possible to print on cloth with this printer. The manual lists all kinds of papers that can be used, but does not mention cloth.
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Yes! I use EQ Printables, which has several choices of fabrics. My favorite is their Premium Cotton Satin Inkjet Fabric Sheets. Six sheets per package, 8.5" x 11". Printing with the R3000, the colors are bright and beautiful . . . and I've had no problems with fading (but I don't tend to wash these items). Check out www.electricquilt.com
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I just used my inkjet printer. The colors come out very vivid. I don't have the silhouette machine. I think you might want it for intricate cutouts but I just scissors or a ruler and a razor knife. You need to be sure your ink is completely dry before handling the labels. I also used either spray or brush on clear oil based polyurethane because I was putting the stickers on tile around the sink in the kitchen. I wanted the tiles to stand up to washing so I used 3 coats and baked each coat on. I did not do the clear coating on other labels I made.
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We used these crayons directly on fabric, though you could use transfer paper and then iron your design onto fabric. The problem with that is the "mirror effect" -- any text must be written in reverse so that the transfer makes the correct image onto the fabric.
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You can write on fabric with Sharpies....as stated here already, the ink does spread. Sharpie will also fade after repeated washing and drying.
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I would think u can pit it under fabric and the light is strong enough to shine through to trace the images you need but this is a guess i use paper most of the time not fabric but it gets pretty bright.
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No sorry it will not work on fabric, made only for paper and photos. I tried to use on ribbon once and that didnt even work.
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Sorry. Can't answer your questions. I use it for brochures that I produce in real estate so there is not a long shelf life required. I use an ink jet printer and print in color. I've been buying this paper for years and it works nicely for my purposes.
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No this cutter is NOT for fabric. Only paper and lightweight cardstock, about as thick as the reply cards in magazines. If you want to cut fabric with great precision, use the cutter to make hexagons out of freezer paper, then iron the freezer paper to the fabric (shiny side down, using a hot iron). Then it will become a template to cut out a hexagon using the edges of the paper as a guide. Peel off the paper as gently as possible. If you use starch or Magic Sizing to press the fabric first, the weave of the fabric will be more stable for the part where you must pull off the paper. Also, look into English paper piecing techniques, where you wrap the fabric around a cardstock hexagon and join them together with whip stitches.
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Wanda, I use it for all my laundry and it works great. I think it is especially good on darks because it keeps them from fading, but it cleans everything. I would be more concerned with the colors from your print running when it's washed, but if it's been washed before that shouldn't be a problem. I wouldn't wash it with other darks because they might bleed onto the white background. I always throw in a SHout Color Catcher with my laundry. If colors run, it catches the dyes before the get on they other clothes. It works with the Woolite detergent great. Janet
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Hi... I think I can help out here, at least as far as defining "sublimation". (Whether these will work with this process or not, I can't say, since I just happened to run across the info while looking for something else. This isn't my type of artwork, though, so besides the definition, I'm as clueless as everyone else!) So... Sublimation: Sublimation is a way to create bright, permanent, professional looking image transfers using your own artwork or photography. No plastic feel, no fading when washed. No other image transfer technology to date can claim this except for printing directly on to fabrics with fabric dyes. The science behind sublimation is simple: when heated to high temperatures, sublimation ink turns into a gas, allowing it to enter into the open pores of the polyester-coated item. Once removed from the heat, the pores of the item cool and close up, trapping the ink inside of the item. The sublimated image will be soft and smooth to the touch and is a permanent application. No bleeding or fading when you wash it! Sublimation works specifically with polymer-coated substrates or light-colored, 100% polyester garments. You also have to use a printer that can be loaded with the special sublimation inks, and the special sublimation paper. A good heat press does the transfer. Irons and steam presses do not get hot enough or apply enough pressure. (This information is directly from Dharma Trading Company, http://www.dharmatrading.com/ ) I hope it helps! Rory
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Plain paper printers are not capable of printing on fabric, the mechanisms that move the paper will not be compatible with anything other than paper that the printer manufacturer has specified. There is however craft paper available that looks and has a texture that mimics burlap, you can find it in craft stores in the scrapbooking section, you would set your printer for the thickest possible paper, and alter your print preferences for thick paper before attempting to use this type of paper. this type of paper often is only available in 12"x12" sheets, you may have to have them cut down to 8.5x11 to fit the printer.Cheers and good luck. Plain paper printers are not capable of printing on fabric, the mechanisms that move the paper will not be compatible with anything other than paper that the printer manufacturer has specified. There is however craft paper available that looks and has a texture that mimics burlap, you can find it in craft stores in the scrapbooking section, you would set your printer for the thickest possible paper, and alter your print preferences for thick paper before attempting to use this type of paper. this type of paper often is only available in 12"x12" sheets, you may have to have them... » Read More Plain paper printers are not capable of printing on fabric, the mechanisms that move the paper will not be compatible with anything other than paper that the printer manufacturer has specified. There is however craft paper available that looks and has a texture that mimics burlap, you can find it in craft stores in the scrapbooking section, you would set your printer for the thickest possible paper, and alter your print preferences for thick paper before attempting to use this type of paper. this type of paper often is only available in 12"x12" sheets, you may have to have them cut down to 8.5x11 to fit the printer.Cheers and good luck. « Show Less
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I have only used this to make outdoor posters for lost cats, but found that the ink runs... it isn't as 'weatherproof' as touted. Can you use a label maker instead?
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It seemed to me that any shrinkage would be none or minimal. I used very tepid water. I think these would be the perfect medium for stenciling or fabric painting. Enjoy your project.
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I've only used the labels on glass and plastic. You are able to remove and restock them. I think it would depend on the surface area of the fabric e.g. if it's smooth, glossy, etc.
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I would only say, proceed at your own risk. This printer is primarily made for paper and photographic paper. There are larger printer/plotters from Epson and other brands that are rated for printing on canvas and other substrates...and, of course, they are much more expensive. If this is a rare, one- or two-off project, you may do better to find a local or online vendor that specializes in printing on fabric or canvas - there are hundreds of them listed on the web. That way you don't risk ruining your own printer. If you intend on printing on fabric routinely, you may want to invest or lease a much larger printer/plotter. But my recommendation would be to outsource it to a qualified vendor first who has the proper equipment.
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do it at home cheaper .. just get this iron on fabric .. also sold on amazon ..."Avery Printable Fabric for Inkjet Printers, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Pack of 5 (03384)" ... then print your logo on it .. cut it to size ... then iron on... it looks great and once it is on .. it is on for good.. i use it for all my canvas chair backs and for canvas bags
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What a neat use for the fabric sheets! We really didn't know, so we applied two tests. First we spit on it, imitating a baby as best we could. It didn't run. We then held it under running water for a minute or so and rubbed it vigorously. Again, it didn't run. However, the label we tested was printed a couple weeks ago, so the inkjet ink had plenty of time to dry. We think you'd be safe in printing the baby books -- good luck!