Group: Support

Q. What is the difference between the Classic Transfer Film and the Premium Transfer Film?

A. The DASS Premium Transfer Film has more inkjet coating than the DASS Classic Transfer Film.  This extra coating is needed when doing transfers using DASS WonderSauce which is a thin water based product.  Never add any liquid to the WonderSauce. The DASS Premium Transfer Film is also used for hand sanitizer gel transfers.  The DASS Premium Transfer Film can be used for SuperSauce transfers if you are willing to experiment with adjusting the procedure. You will need to experiment if you use Premium film with SuperSauces. Always remove your brush from the WonderSauce jar at the end of the day and seal the jar.

The DASS Classic Transfer Film is for use with the DASS SuperSauces.  It has less inkjet coating which makes it easier to do transfer using the SuperSauce Solutions.  Fresco transfers to gelatin are created with the DASS Classic Transfer Film. If you use the DASS Classic Transfer Film with WonderSauce you will need to experiment.

I get little spots that do not transfer when using the WonderSauce why?

When a bottle of WonderSauce is left open it can dry out on the inside of the bottle where there was liquid.  When this dried material mixes in with the liquid that can cause grit in the sauce which makes spots where the film cannot make good contact.  That is why it is important to keep the bottles closed.  If it does get this grit in the solution just strain the Sauce into a brand new bottle.

I am using transfer film from another company, do other films work? Or do I need to buy DASS transfer film?

The processes in our books and videos have been developed and tested for use with genuine DASS ART products.  In fact, those products were specifically developed in order to make the processes work!  Third party products may or may not work, even if they claim to be the same as ours.  Genuine DASS ART products are currently only sold on www.DASSART.com, and through our ETSY store (DASS2Sell) – they are not sold by any third party (we’ll let you know if that changes), and we do not private label our products for anyone else.  For support on our products, please first verify that you are using genuine DASS ART products, and then visit our support web page at: http://dassart.com/contact-us/

 

I use matte black inks (Epson 3880). I do rub it gently, but only after rinsing it first, sometimes with warm water. The ink comes off right in the first rinse of water under the sink. I just use my fingers to get the rest of the goop off. I always apply a prime layer, let it dry, and then do the transfer. My transfers are good, then when I rinse, often the blacks will fade, and other times I will get pin pricks so it leaves a pattern of tiny spots.

Your problem is with the matte black inks. I think it contains some greasy component that keeps it from be locked into the SuperSauce.  If you use the Luster Epson profile that will use photo black  ink.  That profile is richer in color than the photo gloss profiles. If you are using the classic film you can skip the de-slime step and apply a quick sealing coat of the SuperSauce Solution.  Use single strokes quickly and do not brush hard or you will dissolve the image. Just flow it on and let it dry.