Excitement in the print room... I finally got designs for two scarves prepped and ready for printing and consequently had the honour of being the first fabric to go through the new sublimation printer at college. It was a giddy experience!!! There are pros and cons about using this printer the main advantage being for cash strapped students its considerably cheaper then digital printing and also its on the doorstep (although I reckon the third floor doorstep took some doing ...Its giant bit of kit) so a relatively quick process. The main disadvantage is because it is a sublimation printer in only prints on to synthetic fabrics. It's a heat transfer process giving amazing colours - vibrant and striking but only works on surfaces that it can adhere to. I have always preferred to work with natural fabrics, I do use synthetics in places for additional decoration and applique but I have never made a complete sample using them before. The fabrics we have at c...