Dye Sublimation Onto Glass Wall Tiles

An overview of using dye sublimation on home store glass wall tiles. What works, and what did not work!
Links to items used: (Disclosure: I do receive a small commission if you purchase any of these items. This does not increase your cost)
Tusy 5 in 1 heat press amzn.to/3EJ0l1t
A-Sub sublimation paper amzn.to/3JxNjr9
Rapid Tac amzn.to/3JBYMGn
Epson 2720 Printer amzn.to/3Jykv1K
Hiipoo Sublimation ink for Epson amzn.to/3eIlpe4
LANON Heat Resistant Liquid Silicone Gloves amzn.to/3HmQ2SO
Heat Tape amzn.to/3HuOjLa
Oracal 651 Transparent Craft Vinyl amzn.to/3gpJJSJ

[@annettedeakin2462]

Hi I've just found your channel in the last few weeks I live in England UK and would like to thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@deborahdececca605]

I just found your channel 2 days ago and started sublimation on the $ tree cutting boards and results were amazing.

[@gerrywolfe2549]

Thanks for the great idea. I have a couple of these tiles, that I was going to put regular vinyl on, but now I want to try this.

[@nenascakeshomemadegoods6127]

I actually like it like u said it gives it abit of 3-D effect and that’s what I liked keep them coming your very detailed w your videos 👍🏼

[@mrgrinch61]

another great video under your belt Thanks for all you do

[@Wabi888]

I’ve been experimenting too! On the exact same tile and found a different way! Light coat of UV Resin and the sublimation turns out perfectly, hardest part is getting your UV resin smooth.

[@Wabi888]

Going to try putting a super thin layer of epoxy resin next

[@rogersshop]

Yes, the resin would work well as it a polyester based product. An Airbrush would give the smoothest finish.

[@vickifowler5069]

That turned out very nice!

[@BobbieBTexas]

Love your channel so many fun ideas my wallet almost empty

[@pattimyers1978]

I love that you are trying different things😁 I do the same, glad I’m not the only one that looks at something and says hmm.. I wonder if I did this.

[@rogersshop]

Sometimes, it gets me into trouble!

[@mjremy2605]

7:340 There is a typo in a sign in the background. NOTABLE, not NOTEABLE. Worth noting! 😅 Very nice. They turned out well. Finding a reliable heat press is a Herculean endeavor! That TUSY does not have good reviews.

[@rogersshop]

"Noteable" is a collaborative data notebook definition commonly used and is an alternate spelling of notable to signify data collection, hence the use.

[@806lasers5]

Those glass tiles laser on the back pretty good. I have sold them as artwork as well as name plates for desk/door use.

[@rogersshop]

Thanks for the suggestion! Since I have several lasers, I'm going to try that!

[@susanmorris769]

❤

[@normazaharioudakis115]

Yao are the best

[@michaelszombatfalvy1775]

thanks for the videos . Is there a rogers shop below where you do your vids.

[@rogersshop]

Yes. this is a 2 story, 3 car garage. Although you would never be able to get a car in it. The "loft" is where we lived while building our house. The space below is dedicated primarily to our e-commerce business for shipping in two of the three bays. The third bay is my shop.

[@cocoscabana]

What layers are on the bottom of your heat press? It looks like a white soft base on the bottom, then what is the brown red product before the puffed pillow? Thx links too please. Great job

[@rogersshop]

The Tusy heat press comes with two mats. You do not need to use them both. I do, just because it is a good place to store them. One is softer than the other, with the red color being the most stiff.

[@audreycooper2960]

hi Roger...why does my Asub paper always bubble up under heat? it really blotches up my image on the (vinyl based ) tile

[@rogersshop]

I've never had that happen. Stick to the project? Yes. But never a blistering or bubbling problem.

[@lindallanas2335]

Why are you pressing with the image facing the mat? I though the image was to be facing the upper platen. I have been trying the HTVFRONT clear vinyl and it won't stick to glass tile. Then I use Asub for the image to sub onto the clear vinyl. I used 385 for 60sec Med pressure. What am I doing wrong?

[@rogersshop]

Image facing up on the bottom with glass facing down works best and does not melt the vinyl or degrade the adhesive. I do the same with glass trivets and ceramic tiles. Time is longer, but results are consistent. Make SURE to preheat not only the heat press, but ALSO the bottom by running a cycle with nothing on it.

[@thepanttherlady]

For these tiles, it is better to put graphic side down on the press versus face up like other things?

[@rogersshop]

Graphic facing up, on the bottom, tile face down on top.

[@marcyb123123]

In theory, would any type of tile work since you are basically creating the substrate onto a hard surface? Ceramic, porcelain etc

[@rogersshop]

Yes.

[@curtisstiggins2767]

what do you charge for these and the white tiles thanks

[@rogersshop]

Laser engraved ceramic tiles go 4 for $10. Dye sublimated ceramic tiles are 4 for $15. I haven't really given much thought to the glass tiles yet as I'm still experimenting.

[@delenearnold3595]

Where did you get the laundry SVG? So pretty. where do you get matte clear vinyl, all I find is clear glossy. Would you have a link to where to buy the 4x12 subway tiles? thanks

[@rogersshop]

Design Bundles.net. is probably where the graphic came from. Oracal 651 Transparent Craft Vinyl amzn.to/3gpJJSJ is the vinyl I use. Tiles were purchased at Menards.

[@delenearnold3595]

@@rogersshop Thank you

[@MileyonDisney]

Looks like the "Loads of Fun" is not as black as the rest of the lettering. Did that part get too hot? Why is it different than the rest of the tile? Have you used a laser thermometer on your press to see if it's consistent across the surface? I mention this because I've been having trouble getting solid blacks, myself.

[@rogersshop]

The base graphic has that first line in more of a gray than black. This was a purchased SVG that I used in this example. If I would ungroup it, I could change it to more of a black. As for the accuracy of this press, it is within a few degrees across the platen.

[@MileyonDisney]

@@rogersshop Thanks! I checked a mug press I've been having trouble with, last night, and it went from 82 degrees in one corner to 265 degrees at the bottom, to 124 in another spot. Luckily, I had another mug element that I could replace it with, and all is fine now.

[@normazaharioudakis4224]

Hello Mr Roger, I have another question do you know how to remove tacky glue from a tumbler please without damaging the tumbler TIA.

[@rogersshop]

Provided the tumbler is not plastic, try Goo-Gone or 90% rubbing alcohol.

[@normazaharioudakis4224]

@@rogersshop it is plastic

[@user-oo9qb9pj5x]

Did you use regular sublimation paper on this project?

[@rogersshop]

Yes.

[@LanceMcGrew]

Can you share the Menards's SKU numbers for these tiles?

[@rogersshop]

Menards ® SKU: 7350852

[@LanceMcGrew]

121 in stock @ $2.66 after rebate. Plenty of mistakes to make :)

[@LanceMcGrew]

Also the smaller version shown in your video but not mentioned Menards ® SKU: 7350850 Mohawk® Grand Terrace Frost White 3 x 6 Glass Wall Tile

[@aukebij3193]

or you buy a good polyester varnish for twenty dollars a liter and you get a better result because it contains eighty percent polyester.

[@bobbieqw2817]

I'm not sure about this... if you used vinyl how is it sublimation?

[@rogersshop]

The vinyl is clear Oracle 651 premium outdoor permanent. The graphics are then sublimated to it on the heat press. You cannot dye sublimate directly on glass. It needs a substrate that will accept the dye under heat and pressure. This could also have been done using Polycrylic coating on the glass instead of the vinyl as that is also a good substrate. Just takes longer from start to finish. I demonstrated this method on ceramic tile.

[@bobbieqw2817]

Would it be like that subli sheets they have?

[@rogersshop]

@@bobbieqw2817 I haven't messed with those. It appears they are more for use on fabric.

[@delenearnold3595]

@@rogersshop Where do you find the vinyl please?

[@rogersshop]

@@delenearnold3595 Amazon amzn.to/3uMiFEj

[@killerjms21]

Why are you looking above the camera?

[@rogersshop]

I'm not. In this instance, the camera is set higher on the tripod than normal from another video shoot and I forgot to lower it when shooting this one.

[@adamleutenegger9900]

Have you tried laser engraving the backside? It turns out amazing! As far as sublimation, I've watched several of your videos now. Sublimation is new for me. Do you always press things with the image on the bottom side?

[@rogersshop]

Yes. There is a video covering laser engraving. How I press in sublimation depends on the item. Glass and tiles are done with image on the bottom. Pretty much everything else, image on top.