Any time you reheat a sublimated product, the image fades. Since you would have to heat the plate twice, your image quality would suffer quite a bit. I would not recommend it. These are just metal signs, not aluminum, so I'm able to stick a magnet to the wall, then the plate sticks to the magnet.

@toooldtobegaming8868 I'm happy to hear about the magnet working. I'm just trying to print simple calendar days with no real images. I'd take the risk but nobody seems to do it :(

Hix 25 Twin

That was a scan of a vintage post card. Unfortunately, I'm unable to find it now.

These are from JDS Industries. SKU: UN5955 11" x 14" Unisub White Steel Panel with Radius Corners

It was a scan from a vintage post card. I'm not sure I can find it.

Epson ET-15000

The tin is a little under 1mm thick

Hustle Ninjas did a great walkthrough of a place I like to use kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp6ThnWVjKuUn80

Epson ET 15000

@@toooldtobegaming8868 Thanks! I use the f170 but hate the size limitations. What ink do you use and have you ever had any issues with color correctness?

@cabcabs I use Cosmos Ink, and use their color profiles. Some of the colors can be a little extra vivid at times, but constantly looks pretty great.

@@toooldtobegaming8868 Thank you!

Coastal business supplies.

I would love to, not sure how to though. It's mostly the Gadgets skin from here github.com/SilverAzide/Gadgets

I was going back and forth to it for rendering. It runs 45c idle most of the time.

In the 3k range I think.

No. I added it. 12.6 VSDISPLAY

My heat press is a Hix 25 Twin.

I think the press was 400F.

I get more consistent results this way. I think it heats the metal more evenly. I tend to get light and dark spots the other way.

I would really like to, but I have a Chiari Malformation, which is a fancy way of saying my brain is falling out of my head, which has made me less than reliable. It's the main reason I haven't made any more video's.

@@toooldtobegaming8868 I am sorry to hear that hope you get better soon

So sorry about your medical problem. A nightmare to live with I am sure. I came across your video because I am starting up a business where it would be better if I bought the coating myself and sprayed it on the metal I shaped myself as nobody sells blanks the dimensions and shape I am looking for. I was wondering if you might be able to guide me with specific phrases and products to Google for and buy. Like .. before aluminum is sprayed with the coating does it need to be prepped in any way and would you happen to know what this poly powder thing is called specifically. Sorry I am such a novice at this. Am watching a thousand KZbin videos trying to figure out what I need to do to start my business. Best of luck with your medical situation. I feel bad you're dealing with that.

@@megapint8598 I don't have a lot of info on the process, but I have watched several videos on it. Do a search for sublimation powder coating process, and it should be a good start. From what I have found out about it, spend a little extra upfront for your equipment, and it could save you a lot of money in materials later. Good luck on your new venture, and thank you for the kind words. Hopefully, I'll be back soon.

@@toooldtobegaming8868 Thanks a million for your advice! I look forward to seeing you bounce back soon with the best of health :)

Have you tried letting the sign cool for a while before removing the paper?

Thank you. Clear coat hasn't been needed. They are pretty durable.

I'm using 11" x 14" Unisub White Steel Panel with Radius Corners from JDS Industries in this video. I recommend looking around locally for a small powder coating shop to partner with that can shoot poly coating. It will give you a lot more options on material, sizes, and shapes, plus it's always nice to toss business to your community.

Are you using the same laminate as I am? Also, try wiping the tile with alcohol before pressing. There may be something on the tile.

It's best to place it face down with the paper under the sign. Be sure you didn't leave any protective film on the metal.

Are you wanting to buy the blanks or the completed signs? I can help you either way

@@toooldtobegaming8868 blanks please n thank you

​@@2303batman JDS Industries The link I had to the ones I was using in this video doesn't work anymore, but they have a pretty large selection of sizes still. browse.jdsindustries.com/main.php?r=frontEnd&view=front&jds-category1=2&jds-category1-desc=Sublimation+Materials+%26amp%3B+Supplies&jds-category2=125&jds-category2-desc=Sublimatable+Metal+and+Sheet+Stock

@@toooldtobegaming8868 appreciate it‼️

Can this be outside? Will it wash away

Also can you lift the printed part when its cold or does it have to be hot

@@chrislewis3322 The metal signs are typically powder coated with the poly coating, so it's pretty durable. I've had better success letting the metal cool a bit before lifting away from the paper. I've had some instances where the metal wasn't fully cooled, and I could see the metal lightening where it would have been darker if I would have left it alone a little longer.

@@toooldtobegaming8868 Legend cheers

Koala paper and Cosmos ink. Both have worked very well for me.

400F

@@toooldtobegaming8868 Thanks so much!

It's a poly coating that's typically used to protect paper. We open it up and apply it to tiles for sublimation

We use Cup Magnets and Command Strips. Stick the cup magnet to the wall with a command strip and put your picture on it. My son has several hung up in his room, and they never move.

@@toooldtobegaming8868 but how would aluminium sheet stick to magnets?

@@gauravsaini9139 These aren't aluminum. They're steel

It's the older model of this press. www.hixcorp.com/swingman25-twin

@@toooldtobegaming8868 Awesome - thanks for this info. And are you happy with it?

@@zbutcher Very happy with it. Their products and customer service are some of the best I have worked with.

@@toooldtobegaming8868 That's great to know - thanks for sharing!

I'm sure you could with the 5ml. Just may need to press for 5 sec or so longer for the initial press to stick. The easy press should be ok. I haven't tried it personally, so I can't say for sure.

These are just regular lamination pouches you can get at any office supply store.