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Chris Henderson Special user Indiana -- Anyone w/ no life would have 563 Posts |
I'm not a huge packet trick kinda guy, but there is one that I have been doing for nearly 20 years. A nice little monte effect that I really enjoy and seems to go over very nice with spectators. I can't find the effect on the market anywhere anymore.
Needless to say, the special cards have become quite worn over time. Thus, when I discovered Fa-Ko Sheets several years ago, I was thrilled. Ordering a sheet, I quickly made as many back-up packets as the sheet would afford. They worked wonderfully. These Fa-Ko Sheets were the dry erase kind that required a coin's edge to apply. I never had a problem with any wear or look of the application. But, as usual, the cards proper became dirty and worn and a little too ragged over the years once again. So I ordered another sheet of Fa-Kos. But these latest Fa-Kos are the wet application type - the kind I used to apply to my models with a bowl of warm water when I was but a child. I've had nothing but problems with these new Fa-Ko Sheets. Of those that didn't rip (pip-rip ) on me, they would "detach" later on. And those few that didn't come off had a shiny sheen to them that caught the light every time the cards were moved, arousing just a bit too much suspicion that they "weren't quite right." Long story short: Anyone know where I can get some dry erase Fako-Sheets? Or any tips on these newest ones? Thank you. Correction: Whoops! Obviously I mean Dry TRANSFER Fa-Ko sheets. Sorry.
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Close.Up.Dave Inner circle Behind you! 2956 Posts |
I too had the same problem until Pete Biro had the answer (as usual). Once they have dried out or while they are drying (I usually do it when they are drying), I stick them in between two perfectly flat peices of metal, plexiglass is also usable. This ensures them to be on there good. But, the problem arises, they will fall off eventually. So, Pete suggested to go to an art store and pick up a spray called Krylon Fixative. It gives the cards a finishing coat over the cards. After you spray it lightly with it, you can shuffle the cards into the deck as many times as you like and they won't fall off.
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CamelotFX Special user Minnesota 596 Posts |
If you're talking about the playing card symbol Fako sheets, they're made by TACTYPE, 127 W. 26th St., New York, NY. I don't see a website for them.
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Partizan Inner circle London UK 1682 Posts |
You can get dry erase sheets for use in inkjets. Then you can print whatever combination of icons you want.
http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/dry%20decals.htm http://www.decalpaper.com/rub-on-paper.html
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Tom Witcomb New user Sarasota, Florida 93 Posts |
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bekralik Inner circle Canada 1349 Posts |
I believe Hank Lee's only has the wet-application type.
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Chris Henderson Special user Indiana -- Anyone w/ no life would have 563 Posts |
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On 2004-08-10 21:32, bekralik wrote: Yes, while it was several years ago when I ordered some from Hank Lee's, they were the dry transfer kind back then. But now Hank Lee's most recent ones are the wet-applied type. Thanks to all who have provided me with some fantastic suggestions! I have already picked up a can of Krylon's Fixatif and am on the lookout for some dry transfer paper for my printer!
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Reis O'Brien Inner circle Seattle, WA 2467 Posts |
Partizan, good call on those sheets! This gives me a gazillion ideas!
Have you tried them out yourself? How well do they hold up over time and usage? Just wondering. |
Chris Henderson Special user Indiana -- Anyone w/ no life would have 563 Posts |
Just a quick follow up. David Ranalli's fantastic suggestion on using some spray Krylon Fixitif worked and it worked beautifully! Thank you so much!
The spray not only keeps the wet application pips and indices on the cards to the point where your thumb can cover them without fear of pulling them off, but it also solves the "sheen" problem so that the cards look completely normal. Thank you again Mr. Ranalli!
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Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts |
Although I can see why the material detaching would cause you a problem in the context of the particular effect you're performing, it seems to me that easily removable transfers could open the door to a whole range of possibilities. Anyway, glad you found a solution to the problem!
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Chris Henderson Special user Indiana -- Anyone w/ no life would have 563 Posts |
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... Larry Davidson wrote: Apparently, it's already been done and on the market! I know, because I ordered the refill packet just to have some extra pip and indices gaffes!
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