Balloon Printing Machine
The new balloon printing machine is due to arrive week commencing 29th August so I need to get my finger out and get ready. All the electrics and compressors have been installed. The machine is not noisy but since we will all be spending a lot of time in this area I thought it would look great if we covered the floor so a quick trip to Carpet and Cushion Floor for some retail therapy. 200 carpet tiles with a self adhesive back to £100.00. BARGAIN, so whilst the lads have been tackling...
Read MoreJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the water
So Monday and Tuesday last week saw us all make a concerted effort to clear the boards of all pending balloon printing orders and by late afternoon on Tuesday we almost had all the work done. Then someone turned the internet back on, Special Occasion Foils, Printedballoons.com and general balloon printing went mad. I have now run out of clip boards and still have a mountain to climb when it comes to artwork. Better this than an empty...
Read MoreDad we’re BORED!!!!
So it’s day 3 of the long summer school holiday, 5 weeks, 2 days left and counting. Now my kids don’t really have expensive tastes but activities can cost a small fortune, so kids I have no problem forking out for Ice Skating, Cheerleading, Basket Ball but to name a few, but dad needs some help. Don’t worry kids, the fun don’t stop there. Tomorrow you can help print the other...
Read MoreFull steam ahead in the print room
Work started today preparing the print room ready for the new balloon printing machine which should arrive some time in May. It’s a bit of a mess at the moment as 4 old radiators have been removed and one large radiator has been installed. The windows will be removed, doors and RSJs fitted over the weekend on the 15th, 16th and 17th April. After that the print room will be painted and the compressors installed. This room also benefits from natural daylight from both sides...
Read MoreNew Balloon Printing Machine
So before the new balloon printing machine arrive in May we have quite a lot of work to do. As some of you may know I operate the company from 21 Allesley Old Road, Coventry, Warwickshire CV5 8BU and is part of the old watch-making district of Chapelfields which lies 2.4 km (1½ miles) west of the City Centre and comprises a highly urban area of terraced houses with a mixture of small shops and commercial premises. The conservation area is bounded to the north by Allesley Old Road and...
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