'76 Thunderbird transfer

[TBird1958]

 I better copy that art real quick! - Purple 'Birds rule 

 So whaddaya guys think? Should I have that done in the traditional "tramp stamp" location, or perhaps just on one butt cheek?

[Highlander]

There's always the option of one that folds it's wings away when not in an excited state...

[Lightyear]

 I better copy that art real quick! - Purple 'Birds rule  

 So whaddaya guys think? Should I have that done in the traditional "tramp stamp" location, or perhaps just on one butt cheek?

I say tramp stamp - for the good of the group as a whole!  Because I know that you'll post pics of the new tat and I can just forsee the "bird on ass" pic!

[JZumbro]

Great job lowend1!

[Johnbob]

Someone just put one up on Ebay. It's super cheap too. I'm sure one of you guys could spare $5.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150485462303&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_792wt_920

[Denis]

Someone just put one up on Ebay. It's super cheap too. I'm sure one of you guys could spare $5.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150485462303&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_792wt_920

Neato!

[Nocturnal]

I think these were going for $20 back when we got them so $5 would have been a good deal.

[dadagoboi]

You can also buy decal paper for your printer since Lowend's already done the graphics for us.

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Clear-Inkjet-Decal-Sheets/dp/B0013P6VX6

This is clear, white is also available.  Probably cheaper elsewhere.

[lowend1]

You can also buy decal paper for your printer since Lowend's already done the graphics for us.

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Clear-Inkjet-Decal-Sheets/dp/B0013P6VX6

This is clear, white is also available.  Probably cheaper elsewhere.

Keep in mind that those sheets are for making waterslide decals. Also, if you buy clear sheets, any white areas will show up as clear (the white sheets will always produce a decal that will have to be trimmed to avoid having white area around the image). In most consumer printing applications (inkjet, laser), white areas are actually the absence of color - the image must rely on the media that is being printed on for any whites (like white paper). The one exception (in the "end user" market) were the Alps dye-sublimation printers, which would print with both white and metallic inks. Unfortunately, they stopped making these years ago, and any that are still floating around have to be maintained regularly. Can't run to Staples for ink cartridges. Your best bet would be to visit your local sign shop, where they can print on adhesive white vinyl, and possibly cut the shape by computer. Chances are you will have to pay by the linear foot (plus any setup charges) so you may as well print up a bunch.

[dadagoboi]

Thanks Lightyear!  I've been doing DIY tees and waterslide logos for a while and hadn't gotten around to researching vinyl.  There are 8.5 x 11 white sheets available for around a buck a pop, you do have to cut them out yourself.  At some point I'm going to give them a try.

[Lightyear]

You're welcome!  But did you mean Lowend?!

I work in the "copier/printer" industry and I guess you could say that I'm an expert in color output from these devices.  A white area will be a null area only.  Iron on transfer paper is available but I can tell you that the color is nowhere near what a traditional silk screen process will be - you just can't transfer enough ink to make the colors very bright.

You can have the file printed on self adhesive ink jet vinyl as well.  The file type will determine the clarity of the output and whether it can be scaled without pixilation.  The trim process is typically done on what is called a vinyl cutter - basically an inkjet plotter that that replaces the print heads with a razor cutter - these work on a vector process.  If you've ever seen the "name" stickers on the back of a soccer mommie's SUV these where done on a vinyl cutter.

I have been to one vendor that has a machine that will "paint" an image on fabric - replacing the silk screen process.  Too bad they couldn't make it work   To me it looked like the concept had surpassed current trechnology

[dadagoboi]

 :-[sorry about the mixup!

Nothing beats silkscreen but I've had some acceptable results w/ the DIY stuff, both iron on and waterslide, haven't tried vinyl.  I'm aware of the limitations and don't expect miracles.  .psd files scale pretty well.

[lowend1]

You're welcome!  But did you mean Lowend?!

I work in the "copier/printer" industry and I guess you could say that I'm an expert in color output from these devices.  A white area will be a null area only.  Iron on transfer paper is available but I can tell you that the color is nowhere near what a traditional silk screen process will be - you just can't transfer enough ink to make the colors very bright.

You can have the file printed on self adhesive ink jet vinyl as well.  The file type will determine the clarity of the output and whether it can be scaled without pixilation.  The trim process is typically done on what is called a vinyl cutter - basically an inkjet plotter that that replaces the print heads with a razor cutter - these work on a vector process.  If you've ever seen the "name" stickers on the back of a soccer mommie's SUV these where done on a vinyl cutter.

I have been to one vendor that has a machine that will "paint" an image on fabric - replacing the silk screen process.  Too bad they couldn't make it work   To me it looked like the concept had surpassed current trechnology

Thanks, Lightyear, for a concise, coherent paragraph on the plotter cut vinyl process. I worked alot with vinyl back in the 90s, when it was way more primitive. Being able to print something onto adhesive vinyl and then have it cut in one process is a huge time saver.

[stiles72]

Since Nikki has always been fond of 70's birds, maybe they should do a "Seventy-Sixx"  lol

[uwe]

The Thunderbird eagle should be wearing black over-knee spike heel patent leather boots. Can anybody help out?