SUBLASERMATION?!? Laser Friendly Materials You Can Sublimate On

[@JustMightDIY]

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[@jf6720]

Great video, it seems sublimation is the next step after learning to engrave since we have the need for colors! One question - does this material cut on a regular diode laser?

[@JustMightDIY]

Hey! There are such a range of diode lasers out there when it comes to power and configurations, (10w vs 20w, air assist vs. no air assist, etc.) that you'll be best served looking up your particular diode laser setup + the specific material you're interested in exploring. Happy crafting!

[@laurendufrene8036]

Have you ever used the laser to engrave on a sublimated tumbler? Or do you know if that would work?

[@JustMightDIY]

Yes. We have. Not with the Glowforge but with an xtool. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJnLfXino5JpmpY Hope this helps

[@carolemorrison9786]

Can you sublimate an acrylic blank then cut it ?

[@JustMightDIY]

Hey! Great question. That will depend on the blank and whether it is laser-friendly, of course. We did some testing on acrylic with sublimating before/after laser cutting, and you can see what we discovered in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqane6WVqrFlrrs Hope this helps!

[@veemajeno7511]

My cast acrylic when sublimation on it looks like there a water spots on it right after I I peel it off can’t find anyone to help me with it I’m using A sub paper heat press set to 370f-45 sec and on butcher paper help

[@JustMightDIY]

Hey! Check out our full video about sublimating on acrylic and see is following this process solves your issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqane6WVqrFlrrs

[@veemajeno7511]

@@JustMightDIY thank you will give it a try and watch the video