$99 stock special until Sept 20th

Hunting season has opened and we are celebrating. Now until Sept 20th, 2011 we are decorating all standard hunting rifle stocks for just $99.00 (reg $155.00) and all standard complete hunting rifles (stock Action and barrel) for just $175.00 (reg $260.00) plus applicable taxes and return shipping. If you have been considering getting your hunting rifle camouflaged, there has never been a better opportunity! Contact us today to secure your order as this sale ends Sept 20th

Water Transfer Printing a great value adding process

Water transfer printing is the most cost effective method of applying intricate designs such as camouflage to complex shapes. But very few manufacturers and distributors are aware of just how valuable this printing method can be.

Water transfer printing gives the ability to make one type of material look like another. This is advantages when the desired look of a material is not the best material for the application; think about a high moisture application in the marine industry where the desired look is a wood grain. Wood swells and warps where a more suitable material would be a plastic or a composite. With water transfer printing the best solution can be achieved by using the most suitable material decoratively coated using water transfer printing to look like the desired material. So our plastic or composite piece can look like high end walnut or birds eye maple.

Water transfer printing can be the bridge in getting our products into new markets; camouflaging a product can open markets that would normally be closed without the application of camouflage.

These are just a couple of examples of how water transfer printing can help bring added value to the products we manufacture and distribute.

For further reading check out our previous post Advantages of water transfer imaging

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Water transfer printing services providers – helping you find the right one

As the popularity of water transfer printing increases so do the number of providers entering the market to service the needs of the customer base. This article will give you some guidelines to help you find a professional service provider. There are some great decorators available in North America but like everything finding the right one is worth the effort. This article hopefully helps you in finding the best one to suit your needs.

The single biggest component of a quality water transfer print is adherence to the substrate. It does not matter how good the pattern looks, if it does not stick to the surface of the item being processed it is useless. To ensure proper adhesion, professional decorators spend the majority of the time on your project in preparation of the substrate to ensure there is proper adhesion of the ink pattern.

Adhesion problems can be caused by several factors, the biggest reasons for inferior adhesion come from improper techniques being used, not using quality materials, and contamination in the process caused by not having proper facilities to work in. Professional decorators spend time and money to outfit their operations with proper painting facilities, dip tanks and wash stations. They educate themselves and their employees on the different substrates they work with. The stay on top of the latest technologies in the industry and they use the best materials available because the quality of the end product demands it.

When you have found a potential decorator do a search on the internet to see what others are saying about them. Ask them about their facilities, materials they use, and warranty on their work. Check their website to see the variety of work they have done. Most importantly you need to feel comfortable that the company doing your project is professional and will stand by their product and service. Do not base your decision on price alone, there are many who will do it for less but in this profession you truly do get what you pay for. Finding a great decorator for your project or products is well worth the effort and in the end will save you money and you will be happier with the finished product.

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Camouflage is for everyone!

The art of camouflage is the ability to conceal from detection. Camouflage is used in nature by a variety of life forms. It is used as a defensive and offensive tactic. However, today we find camouflage is used not only in the art of concealment but also in the art of fashion. Many everyday items are now available in camouflage. From under garments to electronic devices it seems camouflage is everywhere. Because of the demand in the world outside of the realm of normality for camouflage, we are seeing the development of new and innovative forms of camouflage that actually work very well concealing. These camouflages have been developed for urban clientele but are finding the way into the more traditional uses for camouflage. We are seeing manufacturers of products that would never have produced a camouflage product 10 years ago, developing complete lines in camouflage. The demand for camouflage products seems to be on the rise and the most cost effective way to apply camouflage to solid items is with water transfer printing.

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Cobra Imaging's New Facebook Page

We now have a Facebook page! It is our hope that it will be the landing place for fans that want to keep up to date on the latest trends about what can be done with water transfer printing. We will be posting photo's, events, news and it is a great palce to ask questions and give feedback. From new film patterns to cool things we have processed. Come check it out and become a fan. Cobra Imaging Facebook

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The newest way to renovate Kitchen and Bathroom cabinets

At Cobra Imaging we have developed a process to utilize water transfer printing to reclaim cabinet doors. We can either take outdated cabinet doors and give them a complete makeover or we can offer manufacturers of cabinet doors options they and their customers have never had available before.

From a reclaiming perspective, if for example, you have old oak doors that you wish were pine we can make them look like pine. We can make them look like any species of wood. In fact why stop there? We can make those old oak doors look like granite, marble, pewter and even checker plate. Whatever your tastes are and with over 150 patterns available, we have something to suit every taste and budget.

This is a complete finishing process that is cost effective, durable, and easy to clean. It works on all of today’s cabinet materials including wood, melamine, thermofoil, MDF, plastic, etc.

Changing the look of cabinet doors is one of the quickest and least expensive ways to update a room. From kitchens and bathrooms to offices and garages, with Cobra Imaging you now have an option that is easier, more economical, and greener then ever before.

Visit our site to see your options and then give us a call we would be happy to discuss your project.

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Prosthetics and Orthotics using water transfer printing

Water transfer printing is used in all types of industries some of them are obvious ie: hunting, automotive etc. while others are less obvious. Take the field of prosthetics and orthotics. In this field there is specialization in creating artificial limbs and braces that enhance the quality of life for the patient.

While as much as these appliances are functional and in need they do not always reflect visual appeal for their owner, this is where water transfer imaging comes in. This process works so well with complex shapes and there are so many patterns and designs to choose from the owner of a prosthetic and orthotic appliance can customize the look to reflect their attitudes, beliefs and spirit. After all it is not just an appliance but an extension of who we are personally. It is nice to be able to decorate it to reflect our own personality and water transfer imaging can provide us with the means to do just that.

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