How to Make Sublimation Ceramic Coasters

[@nhcharmedone]

Just started with sublimation, I converted an eco tank printer to use with sublimation, I wanted to say what an amazing video! Also I did a lot of research before I started, and I thought I had to absolutely use sublimation paper, but you are now the 5th person I have heard say they use copy paper. After what it cost me for the sublimation paper, I am going to try the copy paper LOL Thank you for the great info!

[@ALTN8NRG]

Excellent tutorial. Straight and to the point. The coasters rock!

[@jeanettamcduffie2488]

I’m waiting for my sublimation printer this week. So excited as I love the ceramic coasters. Going to make a lot of gifts for the holidays. I have a heat press and a mug press plus the Cricut Explorer air 2 . So much fun!

[@michellejohnson6777]

What sublimation printer did you get

[@gprewett9036]

This really makes me want a sublimation printer. Love all the projects you've done!

[@roble98]

Believe me, I have a sub printer (because I am trying to making a t-shirts/merchandising business) and they are totally worth it! If you want one, I would say, don't hesitate, just buy it....You will love it. If you want to try it out first, Cricut has a line of products that allow you to test out sub printing as once you get into sub printing, they can print a lot of prints on one tank of ink....so it is a bit of an undertaking. Cricut's line of infusible ink allows you to try out sublimation to see if you like it (as it is pretty much the same thing). So, depending on your wants and needs, you may want to buy a heat press and get some infusible ink transfers first, then, if you still really like sub....by all means, buy the printer.

[@michelebooker6826]

Love your videos. Thank you for taking the time to show us.

[@carriemcginnis3700]

I love these. I go back from time to time and make sure I’m doing it right. But one thing I would love to know is how to get more than one image on a sheet of paper like you have done here. I have wasted so much paper by printing on one sheet. Thank you and I love your videos on sublimation 😊

[@sweetjess85]

This was so informative and had so much info that is often left out of other tutorials! ❤

[@takeajackson7524]

Question!!! Are you able to sit cups cold or hot without them messing up? I'm asking because I made some but haven't test them yet?

[@melindapena4475]

OMG those are so cute. Love your tutorials!

[@LJHLU]

I found regular typing paper works for sublimation on tumblers, cups, coasters but not with fabric!

[@itsmiyari]

Hi, Lorrie, thank you for this fantastic video! I'm printing my designs to go to the edge of the coasters and I was wondering if there's any way to prevent ink bleed onto the white sides of the coaster?

[@destinyhatfield9255]

What is the best sublimation ink to use? Can I use regular sublimation ink or does it need to be special infused ink?

[@loriezweifel3364]

Thank you for your video…. I did 4 identical coasters as per your direction. 2 turned out perfect, 2 have white faded spots, too much heat, not enough?

[@stephaniechessell501]

I should make some for my son and new daughter-in-law!

[@cherylallen7330]

Hi Lorri, great looking projects. You do a good job showing ud how to do each projects. Thank you.

[@kandydiaz4511]

When you print at software are you using? Also do your need to mirror the image?

[@MsLostboysforever]

Hi great video, are these coasters (after sublimation) suitable for placing a hot cup /mug on them?

[@morganallen3705]

Do you not need the heat felt and extra rubber piece that HPN says you need for ceramic coasters?

[@hicaresevices8774]

do you use ceramic coasters without any polymer spray?

[@cookiehofmann9026]

I can hardly wait to get my printer. I already ordered some coasters. Love your videos, Lorrie!!!

[@bearnunnemaker5453]

Not that I don’t enjoy all your vids, but this one was very excellent!! I’m going to try and do this!! Thank you!! 😁😁

[@audreycooper2960]

are the coasters sublimation coasters or just plain ceramic coaster? how does it turn shiny in the end?

[@beverlybogues9608]

Hi Lorrie can I do photo coasters with my cricut explore air 2 && easy press 2? If so what kind of paper should I use.

[@vrothery50]

Love the coasters - i just got an Epson F170 sub printer - have to set it up and give it a try, I want to draw in procreate and print it on a mug. Thanks for sharing your technique!

[@bbandsue222]

Love these! I’m looking to purchase a new printer for sublimation, and thought about the sawgrass500. The printer I’m using now is the Epson 2800 Eco Tank. It does pretty good for everything but photos…such as people and pets. Does the ink in the sawgrass last very long? I did notice that it has ink cartridges. Thank you for any information you can share. I’m really wanting to do photos of my family and friends as well as our pets. Yours look fantastic! 😁🥰

[@christiewoods7565]

lorrie what program do you use to print your photos from

[@lokelanikeliiwaiwaiole3549]

I used my DTF film sheet. It sort of came out but some parts are missing like the background which was the sun setting and my chest part has spots that didn’t stick.

[@geneekemp7667]

Can I use the ink in the Epson 7720 before I convert it to create this? Or I must convert in order to make this? The printer is new.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

You have to have a printer that is dedicated to sublimation ink and filled with sublimation ink. You can’t switch then back and forth from ink jet to sublimation inks

[@jeanieleonard5591]

Hi Lorrie, What program do you use to print your photos to make them in circles?

[@2WheelTherapy7]

Would love to know

[@robinbryant9783]

Very cute!!! Sublimation is really a fun way to give gifts. Tfs

[@tammybrautigam2765]

Hi Lorrie, can I ask where you got that cart the pink heat Press and mug press is sitting on. And is it on wheels Thanks Tammy

[@ednaanadio6552]

How did you design your pictures for printing? Did you use design space or another program?

[@gina_1978]

Which side do I use? It's the shiny side right?

[@rebeccamoore1268]

Interesting. This process is new to me.

[@Team300C]

What printer program did you use to make your pictures round to print out at 4"

[@ericmendoza9536]

What is your process before printing? What program is used and adjust the size of the pictures?

[@thegirlsmom511]

Do you find that the SG 500 is big enough. I have the SG 1000 but thinking a out sending it back for the 500

[@DavenportDecals]

Great and helpful information. So if I'm using my easy press (not a heat press) if I wait to remove the paper after it has completely cooled is that an issue?

[@kimberlyarmstrong2929]

I was just going to ask the same thing. 😀

[@LorrieNunemaker]

You will follow the directions of Infusible ink just replace the inf ink with your sub print. I have a video showing how to use inf ink with coasters but it’s with the cork coasters.

[@carlacampbell2230]

I'm so surprised you can use regular copy paper. I imagine that is huge cost savings.

[@billiebryant6193]

what program do you use to adjust the size of photos

[@deborahdececca605]

Lorrie love all your videos. Can't wait to do this one.

[@cindyshelley244]

Thank you for all you do. So helpful and informative. Thanks for the opportunity to win. So fun to craft.

[@ivelissecruz4653]

Hi again ok long day so i am finally going to work on this project and i got the foam coaster and i thought i had the ceramic coasters can i still follow the same process?

[@pooja8301]

Hey Lorrie I am from India and your videos are so good.. l like your ideas of a new craft.. here there is a lockdown for all residents so stay healthy and save from covid-19 everyone

[@christinedauzat6077]

Every time I see what you make i want a sub printer. Is the ink expensive

[@FilomenaDapaz]

No is not like $28 for the set and last you for a while you can do lots of printing

[@thegirlsmom511]

What kind of tape dispenser do you have? I have the same tape but can’t find a dispenser

[@jessicae7229]

Could you please do a video on subbing a glass cutting board?? Please. Since u are one of the few people that make sense 🤣

[@kig2086]

thank you 💙💙💙

[@NicoleVonLehe]

What program do you use for your pictures?

[@courtneysaunders1035]

I’ve brought the Epson et 2710 eco tank and then sublimation ink to convert it also sublimation paper as I didn’t know you could use copy paper

[@divastyl08]

AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@brandystinson3054]

Oh my gosh please help. Your stuff looks amazing and mine looks like it is going on the trash. I used the copy paper (it worked better than the sublimation paper). I did the 400 degrees for 60 seconds and it’s terrible. Do you know what I am doing wrong?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

It could be your press not keeping the correct temp, or perhaps too much or not enough pressure. Without knowing more specific info it’s hard to diagnose

[@sondaysanguinetti506]

How can I do this on square 4.5” white bathroom tiles?

[@debsytomlinson3194]

Hi Do you heat your press first before you put the coasters in or heat it with them in. Thanks

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Yes. Always preheat the heat press

[@christiewoods7565]

are these dishwasher safe?

[@ineta24musa]

Thank you so much just starting sublimation. Question are they now waterproof or i need to coat them to waterproof? Many thanks

[@LorrieNunemaker]

They are permanent. You don’t need to do anything else to them

[@ineta24musa]

@@LorrieNunemaker thank you so much!

[@michelemorsey591]

I have an Epson 7720, can I use regular copy paper with that machine, also what can of sublimation ink do you use?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I use official subli ink that came with my printer. As far as using copy paper with generic ink - I can’t advise as I’ve never tried it.

[@tammy7759]

Those look great and this is a super tutorial, by do you put the coaster shiny side on the paper?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Yes. Shiny side toward the print

[@tammy7759]

@@LorrieNunemaker thank you sister much!

[@phyllismoravec3566]

Can I use a color laser printer? What alternatives can be used other than a heat press?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

No. You must use a sublimation ink printer. You can use a heat press or another heat source such as a couple vexation oven, sublimation oven or a handheld press like an easypress

[@poohdbearaf]

R those cricut coaster sublimation coasters

[@luxe-zone-butterfly_]

Your videos are really informative. Tyfs!

[@neenmach]

Will you put felt on the back of the coasters as not to scratch the table or are they just decorations?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

You can add felt. These are smooth and don’t scratch my tables but if you want to add felt you absolutely could

[@donnahernandez410]

when using copy paper in the saw grass, are you choosing that type of paper? I'm brand new to sub. I have only the 11x17 paper that came with my Sawgrass printer.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I just choose a sub

[@billiebryant6193]

can I use unglazed tiles

[@lizziewhizz2307]

Great video thank you for sharing. Could you please tell me why is it, when I import a photo from my gallery to put on a 4 x4 coaster template in Creative Studio , I can not get it to just over 4" in size, it seems to stretch so the measurements end up 5.34" x 4.15 and don't look nothing like the original as it is slight distorted, how do you get yours to look spot on regarding the size?. Do you do anything to your imports to get them in focus and not distorted? Many thanks

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I seldom Design in creative studio because of the wonky behavior.

[@lizziewhizz2307]

@@LorrieNunemaker Great thank you, yes I have that issue too, I thought it was me!! If I used Cricut design space, would that be ok, as I don't have Adobe Photoshop or anything like that? Thank you again :-)

[@dianequinn86]

How long or how many item can you do before the ink run out, looks like it costs $300 to 400 for ink

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Diane Quinn that is hard to call depends on what you’re printing (full pages of ink or just little pieces etc. I am on my First set and everything still reads full of ink. From my Research I’m Seeing many saying they haven’t had to replaced ink in over a year of consistent use

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Just FYI I still have not replaced my inks and they are a little over half way full

[@FilomenaDapaz]

The ink last a while and it cost around $30 for a set

[@Ktbasket]

Those turned out awesome!!!!! The colors are amazing. It's been a while since I did coasters with Infusible Ink but didn't we need to wrap the ink transfer paper around the coaster or am I dreaming? Your way looks awesome. I'm loving this set of videos even though I don't have the printer or heat press. Thanks for sharing!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Cathy Barwick you can wrap it all the way around if you want the sides to have ink but when they are round you’ll likely not have a smooth transition on the sides.

[@lindaatwater6169]

How do you change the ink out to sublimation ink if the regular inks is all ready in the printer

[@simplelifeofsusan]

Awww man! So much for my cute coaster ideas! I have inkjet printer. 🥲

[@simplelifeofsusan]

@Marisol Herrero no! I had no idea! What kind specifically?

[@buppy60]

Hi Lorrie.. Can you used this for coasters? Would you have to seal to help with the glass condensation?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

buppy60 they are coasters and no you don’t need to do anything else to them.

[@buppy60]

@@LorrieNunemaker Thanks so much Lorrie for getting back to me.

[@rmunoz5439]

Hi, what program do you use for your pictures and any graphic designs? Thank you for your videos, they are very helpful.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I use several different programs incluiding Illustrator, photoshop, canva, etc.

[@florindaspaulding5016]

what weight ? I have multipurpose20 HP paper

[@snoopy1390]

Time sensitive question. I plan to purchase some sublimation ceramic ornaments as Christmas gifts. They will be printed with the likeness of pets but I already know one of them won't be totally accurate to what I want. Am I able to do paint touchups over top and then maybe put a glaze again? Or will it come out looking strange since the ornament was already manufactured?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I have not tried anything like that but I have touched up images with sublimation markers like Artesprix or Cricut Infusible markers

[@snoopy1390]

@@LorrieNunemaker Thank you so much for your reply 😊 So when you did the touchups did they look pretty seamless and nice? Were they done over the final glazed finish?

[@MsHazza73]

So wonderful Lorrie! Is it just as simple as purchasing an inkjet printer, taking out the ink cartridges and swapping them for sublimation ones? And from then on only use that printer for your sublimation printing?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Megan Harrington google your printer and sublimation. Not all printers can be sublimated and there are different methods for swapping them out. Some use an ink tank system, some have cartridges that you fill, etc

[@MsHazza73]

Lorrie Nunemaker ...oh okay. I’ll definitely do that then. I don’t want to be making a costly mistake. Thanks so much Lorrie. 🙏🏼😊

[@tiffanydaugherty3790]

Do you seal the coaster with anything to protect it?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

No need to seal.

[@Lorenzoshandrolledcigars]

Hello, my name is Xavier. I have a question can I do it on wood and glass to be specific in cigar Humidors?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

TAMPA HANDMADE CIGARS only of they’ve been treated with a polymer coating

[@kimberlyarmstrong2929]

Another great video Lorrie. Can you please link the heat resistant glove? Thank you!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Kimberly Armstrong it’s linked now

[@kimberlyarmstrong2929]

Thank you!

[@lauriemills1818]

How do you set up your ventilation inside while using sublimation ink?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I don’t find I need to do anything special. I don’t smell anything

[@lauriemills1818]

Thank you.

[@kjirstenlarson5085]

Have you ever tried making your own coasters with Plaster of Paris? I know that they absorb moisture so I am wondering if it would worth with an image? Love your channel! I learn so much!

[@SamanthaRuark]

I have made my own and they must be perfectly flat. the plaster tends to have a raised edge so just sand it down and you should be good to go :)

[@haleighmartin30]

I'm "pressing" at the right temp and time why are mine coming out blurry?

[@wriggleystretch]

Not strictly correct that you can use eco tank printers. Epson printers use a Piezoelectric print head the majority of the others use Thermal print heads. Epson use lectrical charge to force the print dots, for example Canon use heat behind the print nozzle creating intense heat which will clog the nozzle. That is one reason why Epson is the main printer for sublimation.

[@jkk1435]

What software do you use to print your pictures???

[@ryderstone8125]

Can you do 4 at a time, or did you recommend 2 at a time?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

You can do what you like. I usually keep it at two but not for any. Special reason. I was using my small press

[@donnamorris3094]

It’s only on the coasters and odd occasion on the mug I don’t know if it’s left to long and to hot for mine not sure ty for reply

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Perhaps try adjusting the time down. I’m not sure. Often times if it’s a problem with the color profile black and greys will print with browns and greens. I would check your image and see if it’s the same colors that are off each time

[@donnamorris3094]

@@LorrieNunemaker yeah it’s the green colours that are dark

[@toonitup7063]

where do you get the glossy coasters? I can only find matte coasters

[@LorrieNunemaker]

See video description l. They are linked

[@coriyazzie4869]

how did you make them in circles

[@sharonoldenburg5170]

Can you do a video showing how you did 4 separate photos in creative studio, I just got mine.

[@dj.stereo]

Nice video Lorrie! Thank you. Have you tried photo paper for sublimation?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

No. I don’t think that would work. If I were going to go that route I’d use sub paper as it’s cheaper and is made to transfer sub ink

[@ShortcakeThe1]

Great videos!!! These coasters are pretty thick, how much pressure is your heat press set for?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I use a medium pressure

[@nancygallegos68]

do you mirror the image

[@MegaKleiner1]

How do you size the pictures to fit?

[@suziefree7667]

did you use a compt. program or just copy photos to saw grass 500?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

You can create these right in the sawgrass software that comes with your printer

[@marleneandrew9013]

My first ones did not turn out. I had to press for 240 seconds (Siser heat press.)

[@sandybenavides9901]

I love your videos

[@karenpaolahernandez6407]

What ink are you using for the sublimation? i am using an ink that i bough online, and my results for the images are nothing compare to what i print out

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I am Still using my Original ink that came with my Sawgrass printer

[@reglovememe]

Can you please tell me what brand of copy paper you use

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Donyale Love I’m not sure. I think it’s just generic staples brand. I don’t have the wrapper

[@ariangarden]

Can I transfer image on marble stone tiles with this heatpress ?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Not unless they are treated with a polyester coating.

[@sandyewald6370]

@@LorrieNunemaker how can I treat an item with a polyester coating? Wood, tiles, plates....? Is there a product out there that we can buy?

[@cindydanley2987]

Do you put your in water when you are done to cool them off?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

No I don’t. I just set them aside to cool. I’m always afraid it will crack if I put in water but I know many people do submerge them after pressing. I just prefer to let them cool off naturally

[@cindydanley2987]

@@LorrieNunemaker Thank you!

[@cindydanley2987]

@@LorrieNunemaker Followed your instructions and they turned out gorgeous! THANK YOU!

[@LollyPalooza]

those are amazing

[@melissasandidge8306]

What weight if copy paper are you using?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

20 lb

[@FilomenaDapaz]

This was my question how to send the design to the printer

[@donnamorris3094]

Hi I did exactly what you said but I’m not using a sawgrass mine is just a epson sublimation but they are coming out orange looking any help plz

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Is the orange color all over everything ? Do you get these results on other items or just coasters ? It’s really hard for me to diagnose without knowing what kind of troubleshooting you have done. Clearly it should not turn out orange.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

It’s possible it’s the quality of ink you’re using or even the coasters or you are not using the correct color profile which is making your colors off. This is why I always print from the Sawgrass Print manager regardless of what software I use to create my image. The Sawgrass Print Manager assures that I am using the correct color profile for sublimation ink