Iron Transfer Printing Business Idea

Today, me and my good friend James went to the local stores to checkout some t-shirt printing shops. We also checkout some local stores near San Jose Recolletos University at manalili to check Grandsler T-shirt of how much it each cost. We'll the white t-shirt cost 70 Pesos while the colored once are 75 Pesos. It's much thicker and smoother compared to the cheaper brands, so we bought 3 black and white shirts as my first try on iron transfer printing.

Before we gone shopping for t-shirts, we have first visited a local ink printing shop to checkout iron transfer machine. We'll we've found out that it cost 16,000 Pesos which includes 10 iron transfer papers, wax paper and a training videos ( sent via email). We also bought a few iron transfer paper as testing to our first trial using Grandsler T-shirt. We've learn from the store owner a little bit about printers to use for iron transfer. He doesn't recommend epson t10, he explained why but we couldn't believe since other shops I know uses T10, infact they include this in their iron transfer express packages.

Later that day, we went to Sigma Modena Printing to checkout their printing products and works. We are really amazed of how many products they have which includes mug, t-shirt, caps, frames with prints. We've found out a new way to print by using a special type of transfer paper called dyesub (not quite sure with the spelling). These type of paper when heat pressed will produce a seamless print on the shirt, no traces of rubber. The attendant explained that these type of technique, the cotton absorbed the ink rather the usual adhesive type or printing such as the use on iron transfer paper.

Dyesub also produced a vibrant and smooth print when use on Dry Fit type of shirts - absolutely cool. Now we got the idea and I think we could just make this work on the first try. My friend James now also have the idea on how to come out with it in a much cheaper and lesser price. We're planning to print and sell to some few friends. Good Luck to us.

Some price on iron transfer materials:

1. Dark iron transfer paper - 65 pesos
2. Light iron transfer paper - 55 pesos
3. Wedding iron transfer paper - 55 pesos
4. Iron transfer machine packages - 16,000 pesos and 28,000 pesos
5. Dyesub printing - 2 pesos per square inch - 150 Pesos per A4 size paper
6. Iron transfer printing - 50 pesos per a4 size paper

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How to Built Your Own Coin Slot Operated Computer

For schematic diagram for USB coin operated computer with function to freeze the mouse and keyboard click here.

This is was indeed now becomes popular in Cebu in fact some of my friends are now distributing coin operated computers on different areas here in Lapu-Lapu City. The reason why many are engaging on this type of this business is obviously it makes a lot of money most especially when you place them in areas where there are many kids, just like in the terminal or market areas.

These coin operated computers are not that hard to make since you only need a few materials and attach a few wires to make it work. I think you don't have to be a computer engineer or an electronic expert to build your own coin operated desktop computer. However, I would highly advice that you consult someone knowledgeable about electronics since this tutorial is not thoroughly detailed. Google is your friend to find more information about this.

I'm sorry for not able to supplement you with more detailed tutorial on this post but I do have some pictures that may help you.

To start making your own coin operated computer, here are some materials that you're going to need.

1. Coin Slot which will cost you around 200 - 300 Pesos. There's an expensive one that cost about 600 pesos but I tell you, they're all just the same because I have both tested the expensive and the cheaper one. I think you should go for the cheaper one.

2. Wire - at least buy 1 mtr of wire. You'll use this to connect your coin slot to the timer.

3. Relay - just go to the electronic store and tell them that you're buying a relay for your coin operated computer. They know about this.

4. Two diodes - you can ask which diode you'll need in the store.

5. Capacitor

6. 9v-12v Transformer

7. Timer

8. Power cable that connects to your monitor.

Please ask the electronic store about some detailed infos of those materials.

Those are basically what you need to create your own coin operated computer machine. Now the succeeding pictures may not be clear but I'll try to explain them to you guys.


The diodes, capacitor and transformer are connected. You'll notice in the picture that the capacitor's gray color stripe are facing towards the transformer. You'll also notice that the transformers 1 AMP text are facing towards the capacitors gray colored vertical line.

Checkout the diodes, how they are connected, you'll notice that the wire where you'll see a gray colored head are connected on the opposite side of the capacitor wire.

That's basically how you connect the transformer, diodes and capacitor.

Moving down, the image you see is how you connect it from the transformer to the timer board. Check it out.



Try to analyze a few of how its being connected - the brown and the black wires are basically attached to the timer board.



The pictures you see above is actually the back and the front portion of the timer board. On the first picture above, take a look how the wires are placed and soldered. At the bottom or the front portion, you'll see how the relay is attached and the wires are connected. This is now ready to connect to your coin slot device which also has some wires that you should connect.

The power cable are stripped off using a knife then attached the wires that goes from the relay part as you've seen on the previous pictures - this is where the power is cut off that supplies the monitor when the timer stops.

Finally, below is a picture how all of these are connected.

I hope these gives you an idea on how to create your own coin slot operated computer or computers that works using coin slot. It only basically cut off the power supply to the monitor.

Again I'm sorry for not able to give you a more detailed tutorial on this matter but I do hope you could find something similar to these topic but more thorough. If you happen to find it, please don't forget to share it in here.

Feel free to post your questions on the comment box below.

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Bantayan SummerSunScream 2010

These are some of the pictures were taken during the 2010 SummerSunScream event at Bantayan Island. It's an whole some event, there we're no bikini shows and all out party not until the final night of the event.

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My Friend is a Wedding Photographer

If you're looking for Cebu's finest wedding photographer, well I just got one for you and I'm proud to say that its a good friend of mine.

Mr. Lito Inso is not just a guy who succeeded on selling and fixing computers but also one of the most successful wedding photographers in Cebu. I never thought that his hobby of taking pictures on the streets would turn into a serious wedding photography business. Now his skills and talent on this field is now one of cebu and dumaguete's in demand wedding photographers.

Along with his partner Jason Ty, they have captured moments behind moments.

You can check out his works on his website www.litoinso.com

Checkout videos I've taken and edited.







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Fishing Trip at D Pond

Last week my friends and I went to Liloan to visit a friend who got married to a local resident girl of the place and as well of our plan to go fishing at D Pond. We got there at 10 am, the weather was fine and its a bit shady too so a good timing to go fishing some fresh Bangus.

From my friends place, we are greeted with a nice and warm welcome and then after a short chitchat, we rode down the hill to reach D Pond - Bangus Fish Farm in Liloan. D Pond didn't have a very nice view like you see on most beach resorts- there are no white sand, no stations and no corals as well - all you see is an ordinary soil divided into parts for fishing.



There are cottages in different sections of the farm and it cost 200 pesos. Another thing you find at D Pond is the Grilling place - too bad they only have one for everyone, you'll see also a small store selling foods and drinks, they got also a videoke if you feel like singing and paraparnillas for fishing that you can rent at 10 Pesos - since we got no fishing rod so we rented.

And so, all of us except for the ladies who are taking pictures, we started fishing. My friend Ulyses catch the first one and a few moments later I fish out one too then another and another. Oh well! it seems to be my lucky day at the D Pond because I got the most fishes from among of us. Opet didn't almost seem to catch one but of God's kindest the persevering boy got one just before we decide to leave. Ferdinand at the other hand seems to have some touch on fishing too. Looks like we got plenty of fishes for lunch time.

Almost 1pm we got out at the D Pond with 2.3 Kilos of Bangus and ofcourse we pay for it - its 180 pesos per kilo - sounds fair but the most important thing is that we enjoyed our fishing trip at that day.

Back to Ulyses place, we prepared our fishes in two different delicacy that is grilled and tuwa (unsa gali english ani?) . We added another delicacy too in our lunch, which is the famous Talaba, got this one for 100 pesos per kilo. We almost feel like at the beach while eating under the coconut tree - Yep! we have fresh coconut juice too and a sweet jackfruit desert. Unsa pa pangitaon!!! :)

Conclusion: The fishes sounds fairly costly but the important thing is we enjoyed fishing it from D Pond.

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My First SlideShow with Friends

This is my first slideshow I've created for my friends last year. So many trips we have before till now - haha.

Enjoy my first slide show from Portofino Beach to Bantayan Beach. Also our spooky birthday trip.

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Camotes Island Trip 2009

It nearly reach a 4 hours trip before we arrive at Camotes Island from Lapu-Lapu City. Two rides on a jeepney headed to Danao Port then a 3 hours boat trip before reaching Camotes Island.

It was a fun trip with a friend and you'll know why when you see the video.

Meanwhile the others are already waiting at Camotes Hillside Academy Inc. (CHAI) - we got there on a bike trip - just a few kilometers from the port. Well just when we arrive, everything is ready and ofcourse the food is right on the table. Kaon sa me oi!!!

Our first trip on Camotes is a ride to Mangodlong Beach - rocky beach resort and cottages are perfectly place on the top of those big rocks. My camera has captured a bright yellow sunset light - it was really nice to look at and ofcourse everyone wants a pic on it. We have a great time spending at Mangodlong beach - it was another place that camotes pride of.

Night time and its time to go back to CHAI - kind'a bit a spooky trip because there were no street lights on our way home but then that includes the fun.

To respect the Holy Week the girls prepared Benignit say "NO TO MEAT". Wow its a special delicacy and looks like everyone can't wait to taste it. Our next trip we brought along with us our precious Benignit. We arrive at Bukilat Cave (everyone thought it was Bulikat Cave - sounds greeny - hehe ) less than an hour trip. Inside is a huge space and you'll notice how beautiful the sun rays lights up the cave. The cold water is so tempting to make a dive - yes ofcourse we did - my camera keeps rolling while there are splashes of water on our faces - effect2x - haha.

Just before we all dried up we head straight to Lanao Lake - there were plenty of people having a family time there. Quite, windy and a peaceful place - a good place to unwind and relax - but we didn't - hehe. Again my one hand camera has captured a momentous and joyful video with friends.

Hills ride up and we're moving to Santiago Beach - many thought it was a mini Boracay kaso lang there were no stations. We arrive there on time and perfectly shady. The girls are having fun jumping up and down and learning to fly ( hahaha- oliver atak kau - na apil pud ko noon) - ofcourse no one succeeded but the camera captured them elevated - pwedi. I've took a couple of pictures of the place and have a short stroll but didn't know I reach the cemetary site - spooky - hehe.

To sum all the trip - it was all fun and spooky and I can't wait for the next trip.

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My Beautiful Niece Shazni

This is my beautiful niece who can make you smile and laugh.

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I Miss My Guitar

Last week I brought my guitar to have it fix after my beautiful niece broke its head. Now I'm missing my guitar so much. huhu.. I wish they could fix it quickly. The repairman told me that it would take a week to fix it but its been a week now and I haven't receive any calls from them yet. Hahay.. kanus a pakaha nila maau nila. Ok ra sad basta maau lang pagka repair nila.

Before it was broken


My Broken Guitar

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John Vesely from Second Hand Serenade Live at Ayala

March 30 of 2009 was the big day at Ayala Cebu when John Vesely from Second Hand Serenade visited and performed live. Me, Tope and Dnan arrive at the place but couldn't make it closer to the stage because its overly crowded. We stayed far from the stage and my camera couldn't make a good capture when I tried to zoom so its kind'a useless to use. There maybe about 7 - 8k fans inluding my friends hehe.. watched the concert and sung along with him. It was indeed really so cool to hear the crowds singing too. The concert didn't last that long but John didn't miss to sing all his hit songs.

Here are some videos taken from other watchers and uploaded them to youtube - thanks to them.






There are more on YouTube..

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