ABOUT US AND THE PROCESS

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ABOUT US

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French Dip Creations is a family owned and operated business. We are K2 Concepts Certified and dedicated to bringing you high quality products and services at the best rates. We make it possible to decorate plastic, metal, machined goods, glass, wood, and many other materials with natural wood grains, carbon fiber, camouflage, marble and many other patterns that can dramatically enhance the value of your products.

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THE PROCESS

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The water transfer printing process extensively used to decorate items that range from custom items, to small items like bike helmets, or other automotive trim. Hydrographics patterns/films can be applied to all types of materials such as plastic, fiberglass, wood, ceramics, and metal. For the most part, if the item can be dipped in water, the hydro-graphic process can be used.

 

Our custom hydrographics process utilizes a water-soluable film that contains complex patterns printed in ink. The film dissolves in the water and leaves the ink on the surface. In the typical process, the item is first coated with a primer or an adhesion promoter. After the primer is dry, a base coat paint is applied which controls the hue of the pattern. Many hydro dipping films are transparent, which means you can achieve unique designs by customizing the base coat colors. For example, wood grain films often utilize a brown base coat, and many camouflage patterns use a required base coat color to maintain the integrity of the pattern. 

 

After the base coat is applied, the item is ready for decorating. The film is activated. The item is then dipped into the water and the ink wraps around it. Excess PVA residue is then washed off. The part is dried, and a clear top coat is applied.

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PRICING

 

All pricing is done per project. Please feel free to contact us to inquire about our services and pricing