Rubdown transfers can be color matched to virtually any shade, metallic included. Colors are manually matched to a swatch sample or Pantone code#. The ink’s creamy consistency can be varied via solvents and/or extenders to achieve various degrees of opacity. The accuracy of the match is determined by the skill of the person doing the mixing. This “mix and match” process assures a high degree of precision since the human eye is very sensitive to the slightest hue changes.
Burnishing dry transfers is easy. After separating the protective backing sheet from the transfer sheet (transfer base) the rubdown transfer is placed, adhesive side down, on the chosen substrate (paper, wood, metal, plastic, glass etc). Rubbing the burnisher back and forth while holding the transfer base securely in place causes adhesion of the image. The transfer base turns slightly milky where the transfer occurred, thereby revealing the areas that may have been missed...
Type transfer sheets sold under brand names like Letraset, Geotype, Mecanorma are well known. The emergence of the personal computer and digital printer caused them to gradually disappear from store shelves. However, even in their heyday, the stock transfer sheets were limited in variety of size, color and design. After custom dry transfer services appeared on the scene, the ability to transform any black and white image into a transferable...
Educational institutions, organizations, corporate enterprises and service clubs honor outstanding individuals by presenting award certificates, diplomas, testimonials of achievement and honorary degree citations. At the Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC. such degree citations are recorded in an elegant leather bound volume...
Windows, doors, brickwork... model building techniques include the use of dry transfers to articulate the exterior of architectural models. Photomechanical direct imaging of door and window detail onto Lexan or Plexiglas contribute to the building of compelling and cost effective presentation models.
AllOut-Graphics is providing Industrial Designers and Product Designers with rubdown transfers and direct imaging services. Whether designing a keyboard, dashboard, movie prop, bicycle or furniture piece, the presentation model or graphic prop often requires some sort of surface graphics. Dry transfers offer an efficient and cost effective way...
Author, playwright and commentator Hershel Hardin of West Vancouver had spent a few years writing a book about waste and indulgence in the private sector titled "The New Bureaucracy". When his "labour of love" was finally printed, the horrified author noticed a very serious text mistake. Unwilling to surrender the edition to the recycling bin, he asked AllOut-Graphics to provide...
The photomechanical technique utilized to make custom rubdown transfers is identical to the one used for direct image proofs. "Direct Imaging" means that the design is imaged "directly" onto the material rather than onto an intermediate carrier base. Direct imaging is not recommended for water absorbing materials and curved objects. Plastic films however...
Powerful, "buy me first" graphic designs on transparent package mockups are realized by direct imaging and/or rubdown transfer technology. Since digital printers are unable to print on unusual materials, shapes, and forms, objects such as glass bottles, plastic bottles, acetate boxes, polyethylene bags, clear folding cartons...
People prefer life to be free of complications. That truism also applies to model makers. The Model Shop's craftsmen were temporarily stumped by the unusual request of a NY architect to provide window panes showing a graduated white border. AllOut-Graphics was called upon to meet this challenge by "direct imaging" an opaque white halftone onto thin gauge translucent Lexan...
Rubdown dry transfers are excellent on scale models. Graphic trim, logos, decals, symbols and slogans adorn racing cars, bikes, planes, trains, trucks and more. Unlike water slide transfers they are indistinguishable from printed-on graphics, are easier to apply and position...
Liquor and wine labels are designed to convey a feeling of luxury, quality and a sense of well being. To this end, graphic designers strive to develop a dignified and persuasive product identity. Consumers want to be comfortable with a product that is constantly on display in their living space. The use of silver and gold foils, bronze gold, hot stamping and embossing are some of the means by which a rich and traditional appearance is accomplished...
AllOut-Graphics has an "in-house-developed" capability of simulating foil stamping. Colour variety is adequate, limited only by the number of foils available in the market place. Hero comps with a prestige requirement such as liquor and wine label designs, cosmetic packages and confectionary items are dressed up to shine, glow and sparkle...
