Does the platter need to be baked to "set" the ink? If not, how durable is the ink after multiple washes?
1590727
I didn't bake mine. I use it strictly for display. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
1590728
I've owned a few of these. The ones we "baked" kept the shine much better than the others. If you choose not to "bake" it I would recommend hand washing it. I would defiantly bake it if you want it to last for many years. If your not planning on using it other than for memories baking it is not needed. Either way I would bake it.
1590729
Yes, it needs to be baked.I have it on display, so not sure about how many washings, but looks like and other glaze.
1432973
I have had no problems, beautiful smooth and glossy finish, I have an Epson printer and inks. Very durable finish in my opinion. Never had a burn failure either!
1543167
Yes I have made shirts and washed them with the ink that came with the printer but there are special ink system that are cheaper to maintain and better quality check heat press nation .com
502354
No. The fabric is pre-mounted on backing paper. I print, iron the printed fabric to help set the ink, wait for a day, and then remove the backing and rinse in Bubble Jet Rinse or another mild detergent to help further set the ink.
1620543
Honestly, I think it would probably wipe off if you could even get the infant to cooperate in doing the print. I did foot prints on computer paper and put it in her baby book. That was over 8 months ago and the ink still rubs off and smears. I had to tape another piece of paper over it to keep it looking decent. So from my experience with it smearing on paper even after 8 months it would probably wipe right off of a smooth surface like a baseball since it can't soak in.
2145136
I agree. The Blick Waterbased Printmaking Ink works best. However you can also add an acrylic extender into the Tempera and it works good too.
142765
Hi. I printed an email and dripped water on it, and the ink held up pretty good; however, it did smear when I rubbed my finger over it, but the letters were still there. I hope this review was helpful.
1374970
My color has not even begun to chip or scratch. And I've used it everyday for two seasons. But I don't put it in the dishwasher. I hand wash it.
1410457
Hi! Yes, the labels will stand up to repeated dishwasher cycles - but the ink will usually come off...
2126939
there's a piece of plastic that covers where the ink comes out and isn't punctured until you stick it into the ink slot in your printer so it should last for quite a while.
1877648
Yes the ink does stick well, I have an inkjet printer which does automatic double sided printing, what I found though was that it was best to let the ink dry for a few seconds on the first side before printing on the opposite side.
2126714
Yes it is. I just put it in the washer HAND WASH and it cleaned pretty good. But of course the ink stains not so much :)
1172820
Hello Robert--I have had the stamper for only a couple of months, but so far it is working OK. The ink has been sharp and dark every time. I use it to add my return address to envelopes. The rubber surface with the letters on it sticks in the down position, though. I bang it on the table top to break it free.
153770
I tried the sharpie dying a bit on it and that method does work but as far as heat you have to be careful.. It can take some heat but not much.. If you use too much you'll fry it.. I did to an end which I was trimming anyways :P
351334
I decorated the mugs per instructions on Pinterest using special ceramic paint pens, then baked them as instructed. Baking did not damage them. However, the paint began washing off immediately and after two or three washes, were completely back to the original mugs -- no design left.
1765033
Yes, we did it for Christmas and 3 - 63 had fun with them. The ink dried fast but don't put in dishwasher. We had some pictures on cups lose ink in the dw but not when washed by hand
2087316
The labels are permanent as far as I can tell. We use them to label the top of our maple syrup for sale and once you place the label, it doesn't come off unless you soak it in warm water and then scrub it off. The labels are uncoated so, once printed, the ink would run if wet.