Make your own Hydrofilm?

[96XP]

Has anyone tried to make their own hydrofilm print sheets?
Been reading up a bit, and have used PVA in past years as a mold release - sprayed with an HVLP and was fast drying, thus easy to build thickness.

I'm curious if it's possible to use some large discarded backing mediums to test on, and then running it through a solvent printer (or other).

Thoughts?

 

[Notarealsignguy]

I would think the ink would dissolve the PVA or fisheye

 

[96XP]

Thanks, just had a look, media is a bit pricey.
In fact, am placing an order for PVA - and do a bit of Frankensteining to see what comes of it.

 

[96XP]

Are pigment prints UV stable, and for what length of time when cleared?

 

[96XP]

Hydrographics activator, how to make it ?

He overlooked safety, however...

https://shootingmystery.com/easy-make-hydrographic-activator-home/

 

[White Haus]

He overlooked safety, however...

Will that design permanently stay on his arms................?

 

[rjssigns]

Einstein Graphic Services. They have the process dialed in and can get you set up. https://einsteings.com/hydrographic/
I don't do hydrographic but bought my Mutoh from them. Top notch crew all the way.