Sublimation Instructions:
RECOMMENDED PRESSING TIMES AND TEMPERATURES:
The following are general recommendations to yield the best transfer of ink into flat ceramic tiles, and other products.
CERAMIC/PORCELAIN/
BISQUE TILE
Face Up
Green Silicone Pad
6 Minutes
400 Degrees
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SWITCH PLATES
Face Up
Green Silicone Pad
3 Minutes
400 Degrees |
ORNAMENTS
3 Minutes
400 Degrees
Face Up/ Light Pressure
Green Silicone Pad |
TUMBLED STONE
Face Down
Green Silicone Pad
6 Minutes
400 Degrees
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FRP – FIBERGLASS
REINFORCED PLASTIC
SUB ON SMOOTH SIDE
400 Degrees
3 Minutes
HEAVY PRESSURE |
GLASS TILES -
WHITE BACKED/FROSTED
Face Up
Green Silicone Pad
7 Minutes
425 Degrees
*may increase to 450 degrees |
GLASS CUTTING BOARDS
WINE BOTTLE CUTTING BOARDS
Face Up
Green Silicone Pad
7 Minutes
400 Degrees
*If image appears faded, try increasing
temperature to 425 degrees |
Please note these are general guidelines, however there are several variables that can affect the out-come of your sublimation process.
If using gloss tiles and see hazing effect press face down.
The variables include:
- Ink Manufacturer
- Heating Press pressure
- Number of Tiles per press
- If the tiles are pressed face up or face down.
Optional – If you submerge your tiles into water after pressing, it “stops” the sublimation process.
Please note if you do submerge the tiles, please allow them to dry before packaging, as they will hold moisture.
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