With sublimation, the substrate is really a micro-thin coating of polyester that is applied to a non-sublimatable surface. In other words, sublimation centers more around products which are coated rather than sheet stock (although there are various sublimatable sheet materials available).
What is the special coating for sublimation?
Subli Glaze™ is the only do-it-yourself sublimation coating solution designed to enable sublimation decoration on a wide range of surfaces, such as ceramic, wood, slate, and even stone. With Subli Glaze™ you can sublimate onto dark, or black substrates, and it also protects against U.V degradation.
Can I use polyurethane for sublimation?
The low heat resistance products such as polyurethane cannot be subjected to the sublimation transfer process. Thus, it is impossible for PU material to use in the finished goods.
How do you make poly spray for sublimation?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N84Fvw18yE
How do you mix Polycrylic for sublimation?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZnvVSwvDDY
Does polyester spray work for sublimation?
Sublimation requires at least 65% polyester, but this sublimation spray for 100% cotton claims it will allow you to get the permanency, vibrant colors, and no-hand feel of sublimation even on a shirt or garment that has 0% polyester.
How is Polycrylic used for sublimation?
To use polycrylic for sublimation, coat your wood with a light layer of polycrylic and allow it to fully dry and cure. Sublimation paper tends to stick to polycrylic coated wood. To remove stuck paper, saturate the paper with water. You'll likely need a good amount of water.
Can you sublimate on wood with polyurethane?
Sublimation on wood is a fantastic time-saving hack for wooden décor. Sublimation allows you to print the design that you'd like on a sublimation printer and then transfer the ink into a polyurethane coating on the wood with heat and pressure. The result is this beautiful, vibrant design!
What coating is used for sublimation?
Printing with sublimation only works on products coated with a polyurethane coating. Once coated, images can be imprinted by means of sublimation transfer. This coating can be applied to products such as ceramic mugs which is something we have perfected in our wheelhouse of sublimation products and services.