Author Topic: Sublimation tips and tricks  (Read 1728 times)

Offline Maxie

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 1328
Sublimation tips and tricks
« on: July 16, 2017, 03:29:42 PM »
I've done a bit of sublimation in the past but now want to do a lot more.
Anybody got tips on how to speed up the process and stop the paper moving?
We get a double image now and again because the dye sub a paper moves when we open the press.
Maxie Garb.
T Max Designs.
Silk Screen Printers
www.tmax.co.il


Offline Frog

  • Administrator
  • Ludicrous Speed Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13980
  • Docendo discimus
Re: Sublimation tips and tricks
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2017, 04:04:04 PM »
If you look hard enough in this section, you may find a thread or two that mentioned a spray glue to prevent this problem.
I think that it may have been DK Graphix who brought it up.
You may want to ask your dye sub supplier.

here, I found this with a simple search on the web
https://www.coastalbusiness.com/repositionable-low-tack-spray-adhesive-for-sublimation-applications-as66-g.html
« Last Edit: July 16, 2017, 04:12:27 PM by Frog »
That rug really tied the room together, did it not?

Offline cbjamel

  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 1093
Re: Sublimation tips and tricks
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2017, 07:08:13 PM »
Heat seal tape make it easy. 2pieces usually.
Shane

Offline dsh

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 158
Re: Sublimation tips and tricks
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2017, 05:28:55 AM »
This is what I use on fabric -
http://dyetrans.com/details.php?item_no=PROSPRAY-II
Heat tape for hard surfaces.

Offline farmboygraphics

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 621
Re: Sublimation tips and tricks
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2017, 08:47:06 AM »
This.
Also, are you using a cover sheet?

This is what I use on fabric -
http://dyetrans.com/details.php?item_no=PROSPRAY-II
Heat tape for hard surfaces.
Tees and Coffee

Offline Crazy Mike

  • !!!
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 177
Re: Sublimation tips and tricks
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2017, 08:52:25 AM »
We use the spray adhesive and never had a problem.