Printing onto metal
 

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Anyone know of anywhere that can print images onto sheet metal - steel, Alu etc? I've found lots of expensive art/gallery type places, but after something a bit cheaper......
Size about 10x15cm

Ta


 
Posted : 06/08/2015 2:46 pm
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Try a sign maker.

Astley Signs are good if you're in the North East, pretty sure they can do that sort of thing.


 
Posted : 06/08/2015 2:50 pm
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Screen printing will do it.

Edit, or ink jet, but harder to find.


 
Posted : 06/08/2015 2:53 pm
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Mod Podge (or PVA glue for waterproof finish). Google instructions as i CBA typing them out. 😀


 
Posted : 06/08/2015 3:05 pm
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Screen printing will do it.

This - did lots of it back in the day creating artwork for custom remote control units.

Find a jobbing old school printer and it will be very cheap. It's years and years since I last bought screen printing but I'd guess at around £50 screen set-up charge then another £25 for the printing.

As above though, computer-cut self-adhesive stuff is very good too, but struggles at very small type sizes.


 
Posted : 06/08/2015 3:10 pm
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There was a fella on here about 18months ago doing Aluminium photo reproduction

Found it:

http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/aluminium-photos-your-feedback-please


 
Posted : 06/08/2015 3:45 pm
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Ferric Chloride. Simples.

Ish.


 
Posted : 06/08/2015 4:03 pm

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