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tape for heat pressing patches
spencer_L&KC:
--- Quote from: Frog on April 05, 2024, 12:57:39 PM ---I got good heat tape at cheaper prices online from Temu.
Remember, it has been advised to not install and use the Temu app on the phone.
But also, take a little time and figure just how much it adds to the actual job. It's probably pennies, that you can absorb into your total cost and figure into your price easily.
Don't become "penny wise and pound foolish". It will eventually bite you in the butt.
Oh, and I don't think it's called transfer tape, as that's what's used to apply vinyl graphics. Just look for heat tape.
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--- Quote from: ebscreen on April 05, 2024, 02:22:30 PM ---I could be wrong but I think it's Kapton tape used in electronics.
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thank you both for the replies. I suppose an $8 roll isn't really much considering how long the rolls are. I just like the idea of using cheap painters tape because it can be found locally just about anywhere and is even less expensive. we aren't doing transfers using the painters tape though, just heat pressing patches so maybe thats why it hasn't caused me any issues? it peels right off and leaves no residue behind. I was surprised by this because of the thermal/heat tape that everyone uses. that made me think it was was necessary, but if the painters tape is working, why even bother with the thermal stuff?
I think I am going to get a roll of thermal tape and do some side by side testing.
Maxie:
I bought clear tape that works well on AliExpress cost about $2 a roll. Comes in different widths. Rolls about 25m
spencer_L&KC:
--- Quote from: Maxie on April 07, 2024, 02:00:44 AM ---I bought clear tape that works well on AliExpress cost about $2 a roll. Comes in different widths. Rolls about 25m
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thanks for the heads up. is there a specific name for this tape? what should i search for, just "clear tape"?
Maxie:
This is what I bought, comes in different widths and works well. Really cheap
spencer_L&KC:
--- Quote from: Maxie on April 10, 2024, 08:31:52 AM ---This is what I bought, comes in different widths and works well. Really cheap
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thank you!
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