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  1. Need Help Sign Material ID -Help

    Hello All, I am trying to match a sign material for a client that saw a sign from somewhere. We are very new in CNC cutting of materials and does not know what is available in the market. I looked at the existing sign and it appears to be a hard substrate about 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick maybe wood...
  2. Gemini Sign Material

    We've used and still use Gemini Signs for a lot of cast metal letters, plastic letters etc. They have access to some materials I've never seen from another vendor like brushed aluminum laminated to an acrylic substrate or foam substrate like Ultraboard. They also have a huge amount of metal...
  3. Need Help Bottle Labels, Clear and Paper

    Hi, I need some advice on materials that are being used for bottle labels. I need some which which will be clear with digital print text over the top and then Paper Ones. Any help and advice on materials will be grately appreciated.
  4. 12" wide and or around that size rolls of media

    Looking for a material around 12", 14" or 17" wide. Looking to print poster type signs for some items. I have used Magic gf photo materials for this but the smallest is 30" wide. Was hoping to being on the smaller wide and have one cut to separate each one. Thanks
  5. HP L310 Quality Issue

    Anyone know what causes this fuzziness on the top and bottom sides of prints? It's happening on all materials. No quality issues on the edges (left and right). Help? :/
  6. DecoBrite - Where to purchase blank material?

    Ol' timers would remember a material called DecoBrite. It was available in a variety of colors and you could order blanks and use cast die-cut vinyl to apply graphics. It was never really user friendly, however, I have a client that needs to match existing banners. Yes, this is the material...
  7. Beer Label Material

    I need to make beer labels but I am not sure of the best material to use. It will need to withstand water from the cold bottle and wet hands. I think the paper is usually very thin with adhesive on back? Also, I'll be printing with a Latex printer (HP L26500), not sure if this is the best...
  8. **glow in the dark vinyl**

    Hi Guys! Can anyone reference me to a glow in the dark vinyl supplier!? im looking for a variation of colors.
  9. Source for Thick Acrylic Sheets (0.5 to 1")

    I recently added a Shark CNC HD 25x25" x 7" height. It's great for simple signs and engravings. But I would also like to make parts for various robots and RC creations. What is a good source for getting thick .25 to 1" thick 2x2' sheets? I'm in Lake City, Florida just 1hr west of...
  10. Newbie and need advice on Printer/Plotter

    Yes I am a newbie and am in search of some advice :) I have been researching for about a month and still am not sure which direction to go in... I am in search for the best printer/plotter machine to invest in. I mainly want to design decals, stickers, and venture out into designing apparel...
  11. Best Substrate To Use For Ice Chest Decal??

    I have been asked by a current customer to come up with a material for a decal to be applied to the metal door on the front of an ice cooler/storage chest that you would normally see on the outside of a gas station. They want the material to hold for about 1 year, then be removable without much...
  12. ICC Profiles for Roland VS-540

    I just bought a new Roland VS-540 and was looking forward to awesome print quality on banner and vinyl. I have, however, run into a HUGE issue finding virtually any ICC profiles for the VS-540 configured with white and metallic ink running Versaworks. I have checked the following: Arlon...
  13. Substrate delivery in Upstate NY

    I am new to the sign biz, can anyone recommend a substrate supplier that would be willing to deliver materials once a week on the west side of Albany, NY? NEPCO out of RI delivers once a week to another sign shop only 28miles from us but they won't service the extra travel :( Thanks for any...
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