Sublimating Ceramic Tiles

A quick video on how I sublimate ceramic tiles.

[@fun2collect]

Thank you so much for your in depth tutorial!! Everything is so clear and well explained. Thank you thank you!

[@tru2no184]

Absolutely the best yet!

[@lachonsmith8521]

Best video for ceramic tiles!!

[@lovely31bluprint]

This really looks great 👍

[@RandomJedi]

This is also cool, glad you’re uploading again 😀

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

More to come!

[@celestebrown1915]

Very good video. Thanks. Can these tiles be used as a floor tile or will the image be damaged over time?

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

The laminate would breakdown over time. There are some tiles from Condé that may be better suited for that.

[@jwalzer]

Thx for posting the video - was wondering what press you're using and if you ever sublimated on a street sign blank?

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

It's a Hix Swingman twin. I've done a lot of tin and aluminum signs. People usually like the tin better since they can be hung with a magnet.

[@jwalzer]

@@toooldtobegaming8868 - TYVM for the info and the benefits of tin signs over aluminum

[@jwalzer]

@@toooldtobegaming8868 - one more question if you don't mind - where do you get your tin sign blanks from?

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

@@jwalzer JDS

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I wondered if the brown craft paper would work in place of butcher paper. Are you using craft paper or brown butcher paper? Thanks so much for the video!

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

I've used both now, and both have worked fine. I have noticed that lower quality paper can be pretty rough and depending on what you're pressing, that roughness can transfer to your image, and possibly not leaving the image as crisp as you may want.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

@@toooldtobegaming8868 That is a great point! I went ahead and ordered a roll of white butcher paper:)

[@susierogers5054]

Can you use 5ml laminate? I have a ton of that. Also can you use a circuit easy press? Love this idea

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

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.

[@catherinesiley5389]

So when applying the laminate sheet to the tile (and then when applying the image too), you actually face the tile AWAY from the heat platen (ie the back of tile towards the platen)? Also, as a side question ... do you have any tips to remove that "glue" that holds those tiles onto the mesh sheet? I have a few sheets of tiles I picked up at Habitat for Humanity and there are globs of that glue holding them on!

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

That's correct. I rely on the heat of the tile to heat the sublimation paper. About the glue, I have been backing the tiles with felt, so it hasn't mattered much.

[@catherinesiley5389]

@@toooldtobegaming8868 cool ... thanks, looking forward to try this (when I get my heat-proof gloves )

[@zbutcher]

Great demo - What size, model and MFG is your heat press. Have a crummy Chinese 16x24 that I'm looking to replace and dpin my research. Thanks!

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

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

[@zbutcher]

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

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

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

[@zbutcher]

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

[@DivineKrystal]

Does this hold up to weather? Like if I put it around my garden bed?

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

Not really. This is very ornamental. There are some tiles that are treated that will withstand some weather though.

[@woodcris74]

Yes they do. My step mom passed last year and i made one for her grave with her photo and it still looks amazing.

[@cabcabs3278]

Great video! What printer are you using?

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

Epson ET 15000

[@cabcabs3278]

@@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?

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

@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.

[@cabcabs3278]

@@toooldtobegaming8868 Thank you!

[@dollyrocker40]

what printing paper and ink do you use ? thanks

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

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

[@sheri8471]

is it better to place top down, not having much luck

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

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.

[@robertmahaney2854]

Hello are they dishwasher safe after the laminate is cured

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

No. I wouldn't trust this in a dishwasher. You can reheat these and remove the laminate and put another image on. I may do a video on that soon.

[@ReneeSox]

Could you use these for coasters??

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

I'm sure you could.

[@lynnwhite4589]

At what temperature, please?

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

400F

[@lynnwhite4589]

@@toooldtobegaming8868 Thanks so much!

[@ReneeWilliamsoriginalr]

What's laminate?

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

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

[@sheri8471]

Why is my lamination curling up?????

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

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.

[@anursewhosews]

What type of laminate are you using

[@toooldtobegaming8868]

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

[@rudymurgia3339]

Anch'io le faccio così...

[@marbullock7159]

Do you peel off the laminate once the image is sublimated or no?