Sublimation Catalog - December 2008 - (Page 1) What is Sublimation? paper is transferred to another surface (or substrate). Unlike from a solid to a gas under heat and pressure, causing them to bond with the fibers of synthetic materials such as polyester. The molecules of ink revert to a solid state upon cooling, permanently staining the surface of the polyester. conventional inks, sublimation inks are converted directly Sublimation is the process by which an image printed on What do I need to get started? COMPUTER Digital camera and color scanner for scanning artwork can also be used. What is the sublimation process? 2. Personalize by adding text. 1. Create layout using your graphic design software. EPSON INKJET PRINTER Compatible Epson Inkjet Printer with sublimation inks. 5. Preheat heat press. 4. Print as a mirror image onto high quality inkjet (sublimation) paper. 3. Print the design on an ink jet printer loaded with sublimation inks. HEAT PRESS Heat transfer equipment; flat press, mug/cap press, plate press, etc. depending on what you intend to imprint. 9. Admire your finished product. 8. Lift the press and remove the transfer. 7. Apply heat and pressure. 6. Position transfer and imprintable blank under heat press. WHAT IS SUBLIMATION? BLANK IMPRINTABLES Blank, poly coated Imprintables. Can imprint t-shirts, mousepads, ceramics, tiles, mugs, plastics, wood and metal. Johnson Plastics 1-800-869-7800 1
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