Custom Rub On Transfers
When it comes to printing lettering, there’s no more professional solution than a dry rubdown. It’s not as quick as vinyl lettering, but it is a better choice for projects where precision is crucial. For instance, hotels use them to print guest room names and lobby signage, while car, motorcycle and aircraft enthusiasts rely on the precise markings of Custom Rub On Transfers downs to identify control panels and serial numbers. Likewise, guitar makers replicate celebrity signatures on their instruments with transfers instead of using ink, which can smudge easily
Personalized Expression: Crafting with Custom Rub-On Transfers
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A dry rubdown, also known as a “rub-on” transfer, is an imprint of a text, logo or image on a translucent sheet with a layer of adhesive on its back. It is applied to a surface by applying light pressure in a rubbing motion, and when done correctly, it looks as though the design was painted or printed directly on the object. Cliff Digital makes dry rubdowns in a wide variety of colors and sizes, and can even produce metallic finishes. Colors are manually matched to a swatch sample or Pantone code number, and if needed, they can be laminated to protect the transfer from water and oil.
Unlike stencils or pen writing, which can smudge and wear over time, rub ons are designed to last, so they’re a popular option for wooden furniture design and wood displays in museums. They can also be used on a number of other surfaces, including glass, aluminum and plastics. They’ve been seen on everything from baseball bats to a car dashboard, and have recently been used to make props for the Apple TV+ sci-fi sensation “Severance.”