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  Cliff Tascarella Unregistered guest |
I've never heard of shrink wrap film going bad. I personally like the polyolefin film over the PVC film. My AIE shrink wrap system from Office Zone is as trusty as my dog. It never lets me down. | ||
Kukana |
Tip of the day! For this show Im doing in August, instead of shrink wrapping everything I did everything standard sizes and I bought bags from www.clearbags.com They are GREAT and cheap and so much easier! | ||
richard kutsch |
thanks for the advise on shrink wrapping. i am quite pleased to learn no expensive machine is needed.actually, this is the next item i plan to by from joe's; and this is my first time crusing joe's web site. (very nice joe) ....but i don't quite understand why someone would go to the extra trouble of ironing with brown paper when you can grab the hair dryer and get the same results, (naturally, i know enoughnot to get too close and burnthrough) thanks, richard kutsch | ||
jimbec |
I need to shrinkwrap prints to ship to ship to my customers, average size is 18 by 20, what size roll of material would be best, thanks jimbec | ||
CJAS Graphics (Dave) |
jimbec, The size you would need is the 24" centerfolded roll... the item number is SWR-24 and it is $69.95. All of our Shrink Wrapping Systems and Materials can be found in Equipment under Shrink Wrap : http://www.cheapjoescatalog.com/index_Equipment.htm Hope this helps! Dave | ||
BabsArt |
What is meant by centerfolded? Is a 24" roll really 48" wide or is it 12" doubled? Will appreciate answer. Thanks. | ||
joe811 |
Centerfolded shrink film is measured in its folded size. This means that 24 inch film is actually a 48 inch piece of shrink film that has been folded in the center for easier use. Hope this helps! Joseph Joseph@cheapjoes.com | ||
Shbrush |
I only need to shrink wrap a few pictures occasionly, can I use this film with an iron or hair dryer? If not is there any other that I can buy to do that way? | ||
gabriel |
howdy shbrush- yep- you can use an iron for sure with most shrink wrap. we've got the instructions here, and we would be pleased as punch to send them to you. drop a line at 1-800-227-2788, and let us know. -gabriel at cheap joe's. | ||
RMoore |
Gabriel - what is happening to my shrink wrap?? I've had the roll for a few years and have always stored it in a cool dry place. I took it out the other day and found that the outer layers had a thin oily film on them. I had to peel off several layers before I got to some clean material. Any ideas? Does it have a shelf life? Thanks!! | ||
Kukana |
Gabriel..I had no idea that shrink wrap could be used with an iron and blow dryer. Ive always wanted a shrink wrap machine because of the proffessional look it gives but the expense of the machine was a lot. I called the number you listed in the posting but they didn't have an answer for me. Did I just get a new employee?? Can you post the instructions for all of us to see?? | ||
carol |
Kukana.....i've use the shrink wrap without the machine and it works great. what ever the centerfold measurments are, the piece will open up to double the length. cut it and place matted work face down. i fold the wrap like i'm doing a package,then use packing tape, or clear sticky tape and tape it. i try not to tape on the backing material just on the wrap itself. blow with hair blower. a nice tight wrap that last well.try not to hold the dryer on the painted part to long. i don't know if it would alter the medium, but have never had any problems. carol | ||
gabriel |
alrighty guys, to rmoore: your shrink wrap is crying because it thought you had abandoned it. actually, it is because it is so old- the oily schtuff is the plastic breaking down. you should be alright with the underlayers, though. to kukana and all: wrap your painting with the shrink wrap using the tape on the back of the piece. next, lay a piece of brown craft paper (you can also use a grocery bag) over the back, and iron it on a fairly high heat. then turn it over and repeat on the front until it is snug. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! YOU'RE SHRINK WRAPPIN' NOW! | ||
donita |
Thanks for the info on shrink wrap. I sold my first painting yesterday. Wow! What fun! I thank all for the setting up infor for we were showing with potters and seemed to get overlooked back in an alcove. Will appreciate any more info. Also, very thankful for shrink wrap info. I will be ordering some soon. donitaart | ||
Izzy |
My shrink wrap has gotten sticky, is that because it's old? Any special kind of tape that you use? | ||
gabriel |
hey there, i am afraid the diagnosis does not look good for your shrink wrap. i fear that it is too old, and has begun to fall apart. this will happen if it is not used somewhat promptly. regards, gabriel. | ||
Izzy |
Thanks for telling me my shrink wrap is OLD!! So what do you think about (I think they are called) sleeves? Does Joe sell them? | ||
Geeky2 |
Izzy: How old is your shrinkwrap? Not just to be nosy, but if you have had it for awhile, and it had probably sat in a warehouse for awhile,,,,what is the shelf life? I'd like to know for myself. Most people wouldn't use it all at once. Is it dated? | ||
Izzy |
Now that you ask me, I'm embarased - it's over 10 years old. I bought a large roll at the time. I don't think there was a date on it. Does anyone know where to buy clear coverings called sleves? Merry Christmas | ||
RMoore |
Izzy, I had the same problem after about 6 years, and I just don't use it up fast enough to warrant buying another big roll. Maybe the powers-that-be at Cheap Joe's would consider selling it in smaller rolls? | ||
Pauline D. Lorfano |
I too had a roll of shrink wrap go bad and on some matted pieces the oil spots spoiled the mats. On the centerfold wrap use a piece of paper between the shrink wrap and the iron- which usually is on the lowest setting. Practice first. Craft stores such as Michaels sells small rolls and I have found the storm window plastic cover works in a pinch- when you run out of shrink wrap. |
