How To Sublimate Acrylic With Sublimation Transfer & Subli Glaze Coatings

[@kraftyiam]

Howdy, first time watching this process - that was fun to watch - thanks for sharing

[@TrixieHillvale1]

Thanks for the video. Which application provides better protection please?

[@SandraCecil]

how do you get your sublimination printer to print white and be so vibrant? I do not get white when printing sublimation inks. Is there a secret to this and getting the white to show up on the acrylic? Thanks

[@MrKarl1959]

I have tried to sublimate onto Acrylic cast 200mm x 200mm x 20mm thick @ 180c for 180 secs, I am getting a white blob in the middle of 2 images as they are left and right of centre and my images are faded, am I dong anything wrong. Thank you for a great video tutorial.

[@alankargraphics1769]

where i can get this types of various blank sublimation acrylic blocks in India ?

[@MrJosesantos1961]

Because the paper sticks to the acrylic when sublime ?

[@ryankatigbak4926]

Hello, what kind of ink you used? pigment ink or sublimation ink, to heat press in acrylic sheet?

[@jordanlotus188]

Very grate tutorial video. Please make more.Thanks

[@emem7494]

After sublimation, surface of acylic isn't smooth and clear, some part is hazed - some part is scabrous. Is it normal?

[@pwrartisancraftsshetland2080]

I would like to know where I can purchase the formers. I have bought the sprays already :)

[@PaulHirst2]

You should search around for acrylic manufacturers and when you speak with them ask them for CAST acrylic

[@kevinwithers652]

What are you using as a base under the acrylic in the oven. My oven keeps marking the other side of the acrylic.

[@PaulHirst2]

We just use a thick piece of ply or a clean metal baking tray. Don't stand the acrylic on the oven shelf itself as the bars will heat up and leave marks

[@humbertohernandez828]

when using the translucent spray is the print applied to the side that has the spray on it or the non- sprayed side? It was not clear as to which side the print was applied to on the video.

[@PaulHirst2]

with the translucent white spray this allows the image to go through it so you spray the side you want the image on and press the image through it

[@tamijohnson9870]

where do we get the blocks from?

[@inspiro_wizard]

I have so many questions. Do you have to use the clear sublimation coat with the translucent coat in method 2? Is the curing in the oven required or can you let it cure by itself?

[@SoleJuice]

For method 2 no you don't have to use the clear coating but, and this is important! You have to make sure you are using cast acrylic as this is naturally sublimation receptive. Therefore if you use the translucent (pass through) white the inks go through the white and into the acrylic. If you use extruded acrylic it will fail.

[@inspiro_wizard]

@@SoleJuice aw that sucks, I just bought a bunch of acrylic from Home Depot. I researched it and it's extruded 😅 Thanks for the tips tho, I already ordered the transparent and opaque subli glaze l, I just need to find a vendor for clear cast acrylic now

[@janetjones3076]

@@SoleJuice Do you have to use the SUBLI GLAZE ADHESION PROMOTER 1st whether you use method 1 or 2? And will method 1 work on any type of acrylic?

[@stephenhenderson4372]

Can the white be used on dark t shirts

[@SoleJuice]

Hi Stephen... We don't recommend our coatings for use on shirts I'm afraid as coatings will wash out of cottons after a couple of washes

[@sword123n]

Hi with the white opaque spray method wont we have a permanent white coating from behind ?

[@PaulHirst2]

If you use the opaque white on the back you would do it after you image the cast acrylic and yes it would be permanent as it would give your image the vibrancy it needs. If you use the translucent coating you apply this first and then the sublimation inks pass through it Hope that helps

[@cheryllynn2096]

Are we mirroring the image when we print it?

[@PaulHirst2]

No if you are putting it on the back of the acrylic no need to mirror image

[@estelagamboa4591]

Does it have to be cast acrylic?

[@SoleJuice]

Hi Estela, yes it does for sublimation. Extruded acrylic in general won't stand the heat of sublimation transfer, it could melt of deform whereas cast acrylic does stand the heat to allow for image transfer under a heat press.

[@shandaburrowes4729]

Hi, where are you getting your blanks? Thanks

[@PaulHirst2]

We purchase from various suppliers mainly Asia for the blanks in semi containers

[@nanakdon]

Hi, Where are we buy the bending Jig?

[@SoleJuice]

Hi we made our own jig so not sure where you can get them

[@custom_gear1035]

Can this be done with KYDEX?

[@PaulHirst2]

Looking at Kydex you would probably need to use the standard clear coating and sublimate to that as I dont think Kydex is naturally sublimatable but it should work

[@custom_gear1035]

@@PaulHirst2 Hmm, I just read up on Subliglaze and all of them require that after the object has been treated, it be placed in oven at 160 celcius for up to 20mins. Doing that with kydex is not possible, at least not for such a long period of time.

[@PaulHirst2]

@@custom_gear1035 You can cure products that are more susceptible to heat at lower temperatures for instance mobile phone cases made from plastic are sublimatated at 148 c just for longer. Also thickness of product makes a difference in the video you can see a 4 mm piece of acrylic is used which when finished bends however when left to cool we shape it or place weight on it to keep it flat. Send a sample through happy to test for you

[@custom_gear1035]

@@PaulHirst2 Hi Paul, I am located in Zurich, Switzerland...otherwise sure, I would send you a sample. There is a guy sublimating Kydex, or at least that is the process I believe he is using. www.kydexinfusions.com/ Thing is, I would really like to do it myself as the courier charges from the US to Switzerland are madness.

[@mohammadparvez6256]

nice work

[@davidsandomir3924]

Nice!!!

[@nightwingcreations]

I don't think that's how the white spray is supposed to be used....I mean if you are just using for white after you've already sublimated, you may as well use spray paint.

[@nikosbyron]

Hi, how is the press, heavy, medium, etc.?

[@PaulHirst2]

Heavy pressure

[@peterswain7494]

If you are using 15mm to 25mm thick pieces, preheat the reverse side of the piece you only need a medium pressure. If you are pressing the thinner pieces for curving you will not have to pre-heat.

[@chikhaouimourad7973]

What kind of transfer paper to use for the sublimation

[@SoleJuice]

You can use Texprint HD or Jetstream F35

[@chikhaouimourad7973]

Thanks sole juice Is Jetstream 35 work with fabric acrilic mug and metal.?because I get the Jetstream f 35 100 paper I don't know if there's a face to print on or no

[@audreyschemmer1945]

Can I use Lexan?

[@PaulHirst2]

To be honest not tested Lexan If it is a cast product then it should work but only way to really know is to test it