Advantage Metallic inks are non-corroding and have excellent rub and wash resistance.
Crystallina / Yellow Sparkle can be over printed on top of flash ink to add sparkle to any design.
Can also be tinted with pigments to make your custom tinted metallic colors.
Crystalina cures CLEAR with YELLOW Sparkle, the ink has no opacity.
Tip #1: Print thru a coarse mesh.
Tip #2: Metallic inks reflect heat, so increase dry time and or temperature is necessary for Full cure.
Tip #3: Super gloss finish, press final image with Stampinator or Heat Press with a silicone sheet.
Opacity: Varies
Viscosity : Medium
Bleed Resistance : None
Build Up : Moderate
Definition: Bold to Moderate
Recommended Substrates
Cotton, cotton blends, polyesters, and some nylon (generally open weave or mesh types) as well as other synthetics.
Curing: Gel or flash-cure: Approximately 230 Degrees F/110 Degrees C.
Full cure: 320 Degrees F/160 Degrees C.
Transfer Temperature: 350 Degrees F/177 Degrees C.
Fusion tests should be made prior to any production run. Failure to cure properly causes poor wash fastness, inferior adhesion and increased dye migration.
Opacity : Medium
Squeegee: Use medium 70 durometer
Wash-Up: ECO27705 Textile Ink degrader or SCP17 Press Wipe.
Mesh: Use 24-60 mesh count for brightest effect
Use 60-120 mesh count for better detail
Use 24-110 mesh count for cold peel transfers.
Stencil: CBX7700 or CBX7500 recommended but will work with Any Conventional direct emulsion or capillary films.