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2017年1月18日星期三

How to Make Dye Sublimation Blanks of Your Own?


In dye sublimation, a soft substrate does not require a coating but has specific requirements for absorbing sublimation ink under a heat press machine. (The substrate must be polyester or a blend of synthetic materials.) If the  substrates are made of hard materials,you have to add a coating on them.Once coated, the substrate will absorb dye sublimation ink during a heating process,and  the Epson SureColor F-series are specially for sublimation printing.




Fill the paint sprayer with a clear polyester coating. Attach the sprayer to an air compressor to apply the coating to the selected substrate. Common substrates for use in the dye sublimation process are fiberglass re-enforced plastic (FRP), medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and ceramic tile. Since you are making your own blank, the substrate should be uncoated. 
Spray one coat of the liquid polyester onto the surface of the substrate. Allow to completely dry before applying a second coat. Do not touch the coated substrate. Allow at least two hours for the coating to completely dry. Apply a second coat. 
Test the product after the two coats of polyester liquid are dry. This is required. For example, imprint an image onto the finished substrate using a heat press with even, firm pressure. Or introduce the imprinted substrate into the environment it is intended for. If you are coating a "dishwasher safe" ceramic coffee mug, run the product through a dishwasher. If you are creating outdoor signs onto FRP, place a few samples of the finished product outside for several days. 


Some items may require several coatings before an acceptable image will imprint. Experiment with heat press timing, temperature and pressure to achieve the best results.





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