Sublimation on Glass
Print Your Memories on Glass
You might have tried sublimation on shirts, mugs, other apparel, wood, and tumbler. But have you tried sublimation on glass? Yes, it seems a little impossible as glass comes with a very fragile nature and can cause problems while following the sublimation process. But still, we recommend you to try sublimation on the glass as a simple-looking glass can be turned into one of the most beautiful pieces through sublimation. Also, you can add these beautiful and amazing sublimated glass pieces to your sublimation business for better revenue and reach.
Are you worried about the procedure or process of sublimation on glass? There is no room for worries and concerns as we are here to help you with everything you are looking forward to learning. We might have got you hyped enough to go on this beautiful and fun journey of sublimation on glass with us. In this article, we are going to have a look at the detailed procedure listed step-by-step so you do not have to face any complications or troubles.
How to do sublimation on glass?
Sublimation on glass might seem an odd thing at first but if you think a little about it, you will know that there are a lot of things you can do with the sublimation on glass. You can print and sublimate pictures on glass or you can create eye-catching designs to sublimate on glass. You can use these ideas to either decorate your home or you can gift one to your loved ones to always keep up with the memories.
Procedure: Sublimation on glass
Before we start the procedure of sublimation on glass, we thought to list the precautions and safety measures because if you do not take enough care then there can be some problems as the brittleness of glass can harm you.
Here are the precautions you must always follow while sublimating a glass.
· Wear protective gloves
· Handle the glass with care
· Arrange some soft base so the glass does not break after falling
· Stay away from the heated press machine
Step # 1: Gather the materials
The first and foremost step of any procedure is to gather all the materials so it can be easy while following the procedure. Also, this step will help you analyze what products you need to go and buy from the market. The materials you will need are:
· Glass blanks
· Teflon sheet
· Heat press machine
If you have gathered all these things then let’s get started with the sublimation on glass.
Step # 2: Make designs
The second step of the procedure is to make designs for sublimating on glass blanks. You can create any type of design you like in designing applications available on the play store such as adobe photoshop, canva, and many other. You can create abstract patterns, beautiful sceneries, amazing typography to sublimate on the glass and style your home in less effort. You can also download images from the internet such as cartoons will be a great option for decorating kids’ rooms.
If you are running out of ideas, here are some recommendations for you. You can make designs for birthdays, anniversaries, valentines’ day, or any special occasion to sublimate on glass beautifully and gift it to your family, friends, or loved ones.
Step # 3: Print the design
The next step in this list of procedures is to print the design you created in step number 2. Transfer the image from your laptop or computer to the printer via cable, USB, SD card, or wireless connection. You can choose any method of transfer that suits you best and is compatible with the printer.
Adjust the settings of the printer and print your design onto the paper. You have to make sure of the size of the design while printing because if you enlarge it very much then the pixel can be damaged and your image will be printed blur. Also, you have to consider other factors such as the mirror effect while printing it can change your design completely. After all the adjustments and settings, print the design on sublimation paper.
Step # 4: Setting heat press machine
The fourth step of the procedure is very important and needs understanding for flawless sublimation. In this step, we are going to set the glass and heat press machine with all the care and precautions. To set up the glass in a heat press machine, you will require Teflon sheets to provide complete safety to the glass so it does not break due to excessive heat and pressure.
Take the design you printed and a glass blank. Carefully tape the design to the glass where you need it to be printed. Now take a Teflon sheet and place it in the heat press machine. Next, you will have to place the taped glass and design on the Teflon sheet and place another Teflon sheet on top of it. It will look like a sandwich of Teflon sheets, design, and glass. Glass includes brittle properties and it is very crucial to protect from breaking by using the accurate procedure.
Step # 5: Sublimating glass
The second last step of the procedure is here. You just have to turn on the heat press machine to start the sublimation process on the glass. Set the heat press machine at the temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit and heat press the glass for about 3 minutes to 4 minutes. Make sure you follow all the steps and precautions mentioned in the manual book of the heat press machine for great results.
Step # 6: Remove from the heat press machine
The last step of the procedure of sublimation on glass is to remove the sublimated glass blank from the heat press machine. When the sublimation is done, remove the Teflon sheets from the sublimated glass blank and wait for it to cool down completely because it can burn your hands, as well as the design, can be damaged. After cooling, remove the sublimation paper from the glass blank and you will see that your sublimated glass is ready.
Conclusion
Sublimation on glass is a little difficult than sublimating other things but if you learn the procedure by heart that we explained above and keep all your focus on sublimation without any distractions then we are sure you can ace sublimation on glass too because you got the potential in yourself. All you need is a little learning and a lot of practice to be perfect in sublimating glass and then adding it to your sublimation business. We hope our guide must have proved to be beneficial for you and you understood all the crucial points.
Let’s take a look back at all the factors and the procedure we learned so far to revise as well as to check off the list to see if you missed anything. First, we had a little introduction of the topic then we saw what you can do with sublimated glass. After that, we moved to the precautions and the procedure of sublimation on glass. The steps included designing, printing, setting, heat pressing, and you are all done with a fantastic sublimated glass.
