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Pad printing on to glass ........?
Hello all,
I am a glass engraver (sand carving) looking to print on glass to cover longer, 'cheaper' runs of decorating. I have seen pad printers which would appear to fit the bill i.e. can accommodate small items, are reasonably cheap to buy, can print on curved surfaces and are fairly quick. I am concerned about the ink and its durability. I imagine I will be printing mostly paperweights (not likely to go in the dishwasher) and a range of tankards & tumblers (might go in the dishwasher). I know there are specialised glass inks on the market and I have got technical info on some of them. Hardeners seem to be essential and heat curing required for a more permanent print. Has anyone on r.c.g. experience of pad printing on to glass that they would like to share? Pros / cons of pad printing? Ink durability? To cure or not to cure? Is the time saved in quicker printing (as opposed to engraving) lost in set up & clean up? Any thoughts would be most welcome. TIA David -- |
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"David K" wrote in message
... I am a glass engraver (sand carving) looking to print on glass to cover longer, 'cheaper' runs of decorating. I have seen pad printers which would appear to fit the bill i.e. can accommodate small items, are reasonably cheap to buy, can print on curved surfaces and are fairly quick. I am concerned about the ink and its durability. I imagine I will be printing mostly paperweights (not likely to go in the dishwasher) and a range of tankards & tumblers (might go in the dishwasher). You might like to look at silk screening and transfer printing (that's decal printing in American).. Most decorated glass is fired to cure the paints and bond them to the glass. -- Terry Harper http://www.terry.harper.btinternet.co.uk/ |
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Terry Harper wrote:
"David K" wrote in message ... I am a glass engraver (sand carving) looking to print on glass to cover longer, 'cheaper' runs of decorating. I have seen pad printers which would appear to fit the bill i.e. can accommodate small items, are reasonably cheap to buy, can print on curved surfaces and are fairly quick. I am concerned about the ink and its durability. I imagine I will be printing mostly paperweights (not likely to go in the dishwasher) and a range of tankards & tumblers (might go in the dishwasher). You might like to look at silk screening and transfer printing (that's decal printing in American).. Most decorated glass is fired to cure the paints and bond them to the glass. I really wanted to try and avoid the 'firing' end of things and all the expense that is associated with it. Silk screening is a possibility I know however the simplicity of pad printing is what really appeals to me. David -- |
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