What's your opinion about printing pedal graphics using toner transfer?

[funky.monkey]

What's your opinion about printing pedal graphics using toner transfer method?
Print graphics using iron and printed paper.

(this picture isn't mine I downloaded it from diy guitar effects website)

 

[pricklyrobot]

A lot of people use toner transfer to make a resist for etching.

I guess you’re talking about just using the toner as a finished graphic itself? Seems fine, if you like the way it looks
I’d definitely put some kind of clear coat (might have to experiment a bit to see what works) over it. Otherwise I see it flaking off pretty quickly with use/handling.

 

[jwin615]

Sealing it without melting/dissolving it is the kicker.
Also, getting a clean transfer isn't 100% guaranteed. It's without a doubt the hardest part of etching enclosures.

 

[funky.monkey]

A lot of people use toner transfer to make a resist for etching.

I guess you’re talking about just using the toner as a finished graphic itself? Seems fine, if you like the way it looks
I’d definitely put some kind of clear coat (might have to experiment a bit to see what works) over it. Otherwise I see it flaking off pretty quickly with use/handling.

Yeah, i want to use toners as main graphics.
I tried printing some small logos in the morning, and the results shocked me🫪
1- Mirror the graphics in the pc
2- Print them on a coated paper
3- Transfer them to the aluminum with iron(like pcb method)
4- Wash the printed surface using water
5- Remove the paper slowly from the aluminum
6- Remove the small pieces of paper with a pin
7- Spraying clear coat on the surface
8- enjoying the result

I will share the result when I complete my pedal

 

[funky.monkey]

Sealing it without melting/dissolving it is the kicker.
Also, getting a clean transfer isn't 100% guaranteed. It's without a doubt the hardest part of etching enclosures.

I don't want to etching the aluminum.
I want the toners as the graphics.
I think clear coat will protect the toners from dirts and sharp things