Printing on foamies

[Russ257]

Is it possible to use an inkjet printer to print onto white foamy? Has anyone done this? What were the results?

 

[pandatrooper]

I dont think can, might be too thick? Maybe you could do a heat transfer or silk screen it?

 

[Uncle]

Laserjet printouts can be ironed onto foamies, if you're careful.

 

[Graphic Jordan]

Great question. Not sure the answer... but I'd love to know why you ask. What do you plan?

 

[Russ257]

Working on an alan scott green lantern and I was thinking for the chest logo print it onto a sheet of foamy and then i could attach that to the shirt.

 

[Graphic Jordan]

Why not just build the logo with layered foamies in the appropriate colors... or paint each layer if you cannot find the right colored foamies?

 

[Sparks]

I'm not sure if it would have the texture you are looking for, but have you considered using a printed vinyl decal instead? This approach worked out alright for a Baroness costume that I did a while back:

 

[the_batdemon]

This Might Help.

 

[BornKilr]

I work at a graphics shop and we have a flatbed printer that will print on up to 4' x 8' material. We usually print on styrene and sintra plastic, but also foam core, acrylic and wood. I'll try to test a piece when I go in next week and see how it does. Not sure if the UV curing lamps will melt or warp the foam. I'll let you know what I find out.

 

[pandatrooper]

Or print the reverse in vinyl and use it as an airbrush stencil and paint the logo on.