How do you print frame transfers?

Hi there,

I was hoping someone had been through this process and could offer some
advice. I'm fine with the design side on the pc. I'm interested to know
how my designs could be printed on some suitable material that I can pass
on to my frame refinisher. Can I take a jpeg or other similar format to a
print shop on the high street and have them printed on a sheet of A4 for a
few quid? Or am I limited to a specialist of some sort?

I was quoted over the phone, "about £20", from the refinisher which I
thought was a bit steep. I might only need transfers for the down tube I
haven't decided yet.

The frame in question is a Claud Butler Dalesman. I'm aware of H. Lloyd
http://tinyurl.com/jbwer who stocks original or reproduced transfers,
who I may return to.

I'd be grateful of any useful advice.

--
Callaghan

"Callaghan" wrote in message
...
Hi there,

I was hoping someone had been through this process and could offer some
advice. I'm fine with the design side on the pc. I'm interested to know
how my designs could be printed on some suitable material that I can pass
on to my frame refinisher. Can I take a jpeg or other similar format to a
print shop on the high street and have them printed on a sheet of A4 for a
few quid? Or am I limited to a specialist of some sort?

I was quoted over the phone, "about £20", from the refinisher which I
thought was a bit steep. I might only need transfers for the down tube I
haven't decided yet.

The frame in question is a Claud Butler Dalesman. I'm aware of H. Lloyd
http://tinyurl.com/jbwer who stocks original or reproduced transfers,
who I may return to.

I'd be grateful of any useful advice.

--
Callaghan

I bought a frame from here and they do transfers but I haven't tried them.
www.becsbikes.tk
pretty reasonably priced.

cheers
Jon_H

P.S. I don't actually know the person and cannot guarantee the workmanship
as I have never tried them myself.

Callaghan wrote:
Hi there,

I was hoping someone had been through this process and could offer some
advice. I'm fine with the design side on the pc. I'm interested to know
how my designs could be printed on some suitable material that I can pass
on to my frame refinisher. Can I take a jpeg or other similar format to a
print shop on the high street and have them printed on a sheet of A4 for a
few quid? Or am I limited to a specialist of some sort?

I was quoted over the phone, "about £20", from the refinisher which I
thought was a bit steep. I might only need transfers for the down tube I
haven't decided yet.

The frame in question is a Claud Butler Dalesman. I'm aware of H. Lloyd
http://tinyurl.com/jbwer who stocks original or reproduced transfers,
who I may return to.

I'd be grateful of any useful advice.


email me and I'll let you know what I can do for a small fee.

I've done quite a few for others on the newsgroups

"Jon_H" wrote in message
...

"Callaghan" wrote in message
...
Hi there,

I was hoping someone had been through this process and could offer some
advice. I'm fine with the design side on the pc. I'm interested to know
how my designs could be printed on some suitable material that I can
pass
on to my frame refinisher. Can I take a jpeg or other similar format to
a
print shop on the high street and have them printed on a sheet of A4 for
a
few quid? Or am I limited to a specialist of some sort?

I was quoted over the phone, "about £20", from the refinisher which I
thought was a bit steep. I might only need transfers for the down tube I
haven't decided yet.

The frame in question is a Claud Butler Dalesman. I'm aware of H. Lloyd
http://tinyurl.com/jbwer who stocks original or reproduced transfers,
who I may return to.

I'd be grateful of any useful advice.

--
Callaghan

I bought a frame from here and they do transfers but I haven't tried
them.
www.becsbikes.tk
pretty reasonably priced.

cheers
Jon_H

P.S. I don't actually know the person and cannot guarantee the workmanship
as I have never tried them myself.



cancel that last URL unless you really want to view the casino advert try
this one instead.

http://us.share.geocities.com/becs_bikes/products.pdf

I should have checked before inflicting upon the group

cheers
Jon_H

Callaghan Wrote:
Hi there,

I was hoping someone had been through this process and could offer
some
advice. I'm fine with the design side on the pc. I'm interested to
know
how my designs could be printed on some suitable material that I can
pass
on to my frame refinisher. Can I take a jpeg or other similar format to
a
print shop on the high street and have them printed on a sheet of A4
for a
few quid? Or am I limited to a specialist of some sort?

I was quoted over the phone, "about £20", from the refinisher which I
thought was a bit steep. I might only need transfers for the down tube
I
haven't decided yet.

The frame in question is a Claud Butler Dalesman. I'm aware of H.
Lloyd
http://tinyurl.com/jbwer who stocks original or reproduced
transfers,
who I may return to.

I'd be grateful of any useful advice.

--
CallaghanYou can buy decal paper (from hobby-shops) and run it through an ink-jet
but the ink will probably fade especially on something like a bike which
gets a fair bit of UV exposure.
There are also specialists who can do a better job,but for a single set
of decals the cost is likely to be prohibitive.
The cost of "original" decals is outrageous but you may have to bite
the bullet on this one and go with your frame refinisher.At least you
know that the decals will be compatible with the finish.


--
stevebaby

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Callaghan wrote:
Hi there,

I was hoping someone had been through this process and could offer some
advice. I'm fine with the design side on the pc. I'm interested to know
how my designs could be printed on some suitable material that I can pass
on to my frame refinisher. Can I take a jpeg or other similar format to a
print shop on the high street and have them printed on a sheet of A4 for a
few quid? Or am I limited to a specialist of some sort?

You can get adhesive polyester film or waterslip transfer paper, which
can be laser printed (the waterslip will need a lacquer overcoat). The
only problem with these is that it doesn't seem to be easy to buy a
single A4 sheet.

Pete Whelan wrote:

email me and I'll let you know what I can do for a small fee.

I've done quite a few for others on the newsgroups



- Including me. I like these vinyl stickers /more/ than the professional
type of transfers new bikes come with.

Just out of curisoity, Pete, what sort of device do you use and how much
would one cost?

I know nothing about these things. I'm guessing it's like a printer but
with a lazer cutting thing?

~PB

Pete Biggs wrote:
Pete Whelan wrote:


email me and I'll let you know what I can do for a small fee.

I've done quite a few for others on the newsgroups




- Including me. I like these vinyl stickers /more/ than the professional
type of transfers new bikes come with.

Just out of curisoity, Pete, what sort of device do you use and how much
would one cost?

I know nothing about these things. I'm guessing it's like a printer but
with a lazer cutting thing?

~PB


Peter,

It's a Roland vinyl cutter, with a roller for the 'Y' and a moving head
for the 'X' directions. A bit like a pen plotter. The cutting is by a
pin prick of a blade that rotates as the direction of cut changes. £500
is about the cheapest they come (+VAt, + getting loads of vinyl, etc)

Callaghan wrote:
Hi there,

I was hoping someone had been through this process and could offer some
advice. I'm fine with the design side on the pc. I'm interested to know
how my designs could be printed on some suitable material that I can pass
on to my frame refinisher. Can I take a jpeg or other similar format to a
print shop on the high street and have them printed on a sheet of A4 for a
few quid? Or am I limited to a specialist of some sort?

I was quoted over the phone, "about £20", from the refinisher which I
thought was a bit steep. I might only need transfers for the down tube I
haven't decided yet.

The frame in question is a Claud Butler Dalesman. I'm aware of H. Lloyd
http://tinyurl.com/jbwer who stocks original or reproduced transfers,
who I may return to.

I'd be grateful of any useful advice.


Please let is know what you finally decided to do because I also have a
Claud Butler Daleman, bought this summer off EBay, which is in serious
need of some new transfers!


Julesh

"Callaghan" wrote in message
...
Hi there,

I was hoping someone had been through this process and could offer some
advice. I'm fine with the design side on the pc. I'm interested to know
how my designs could be printed on some suitable material that I can pass
on to my frame refinisher. Can I take a jpeg or other similar format to a
print shop on the high street and have them printed on a sheet of A4 for a
few quid? Or am I limited to a specialist of some sort?

I was quoted over the phone, "about £20", from the refinisher which I
thought was a bit steep. I might only need transfers for the down tube I
haven't decided yet.

The frame in question is a Claud Butler Dalesman. I'm aware of H. Lloyd
http://tinyurl.com/jbwer who stocks original or reproduced transfers,
who I may return to.

I'd be grateful of any useful advice.

--
Callaghan

CraftyComputerPaper (Google & ye shall find) sells paper for making
waterslide transfers in single A4 sheets - either inkjet or laser (obviously
most lasers are black only so you would need a light coloured frame). I've
tried the laser and they seem to work OK - you need to let them REALLY DRY
on the frame and then mist-coat with about 4 or 5 coats of aerosol car
lacquer - and I then coated mine with car wax polish. So far they seem
quite durable (they're black on a yellow frame)

RG