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- Subject: Re: Decals via Laser Printer
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- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 15:42:00 GMT
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- Iskandar Taib writes...
- soc1070 (Tim Harincar)
- >>As a computer graphics person, I have done quite a bit of experimenting
- >>with laser printers and making my own rocket art. I mostly stick with
- >>clear sticky-back type stocks, they are the cheapest and most available.
- >
- >>I use Fasson brand, and I think its 1.5 or 2 mil. thick. It works good for
- >>large models but is a little thick for small scale stuff. It curls right
- >>out of the laser while it cools. Don't worry, though. It doesn't distort.
- >
- >Where do you get Fasson? I've heard that its the same as Fas-Cal. Fas-Cal
- >is used by C/L combat fliers as covering. I'd like to find a cheap source.
-
- Don't think in terms of 'hobby' oriented material. This stuff is available
- at most quick print shops. Typically its called Crack 'N Peel, made by
- Fasson. It's a label stock for offset printing.
-
- >>I have never seen the dry-transfer stuff, but I know its pretty popular
- >>with the railroad folks. (that is, the pre-printed stuff).
- >
- >Hmmm isn't this the same stuff used by T-shirt shops? You know, where they
- >xerox a picture then dry-transfer it to your T-shirt?
-
- No, I don't think this is the same technique. T-Shirt xfers use heat, don't
- they? I thought Ed was referring to Letraset style lettering (or
- zip-a-tone), basically, rub down type lettering.
-
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- Tim Harincar Millions long for immortality
- Central Minnesota who don't know what to do with
- Association of Rocketry themselves on a rainy Sunday
- soc1070@vx.cis.umn.edu afternoon. -Susan Ertz
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