Touch & Print

Printing store specialising in heat transfer prints.

The host was considerate in his sharing of information, covering from the basics of the printing process and colour systems, to specific details of the different types of TheMagicTouch papers – a couple of which we were using for the class.

Wide choice of materials to print on using the different types of TheMagicTouch transfer paper (shockingly, the CPM 6.2 that we were using for wood can also be used to print on PCB!)

We were also demonstrated an alternative method to transfer images to wood using the RST 9.1 paper (as shown in the image above, in the middle bottom). The process is as follow:

1. Use a spray adhesive to mount the RST 9.1 paper with the printed image onto the wood
2. Wait for 5-10 minutes
3. Spray and/or rub water to remove the paper, while the images stay

This is an easier way to transfer onto wood as no heat is required and there is less room for error; whereas with the heat press, there is a possibility that the images may not transfer completely to the wood surface.

Reflection

Overall, I think it was an informative field trip and taught me that printing onto other types of mediums is not as hard as I had initially thought. The host was also very friendly and helpful!