DYE Sublimation On Glass Step By Step
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- A step-by-step guide to dye sublimation on glass using vinyl, sublimation ink, and a heat press. This video is geared to the beginner and to those not really understanding the process, or wanting a better idea of how it works.
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Thank you. Your step by step approach is extremely easy to follow.
This is the BEST tutorial I have found for sublimating on glass. Thank you so very much for a simple, detailed tutorial.
This has been the best tutorial YET! I’ve been through tons of videos, and this one is simple and doesn’t involve using expensive DTF film and powder! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!
I have an issue… I tried this and the vinyl bubbles. It’s melting with the heat. Using 385° for 190 seconds as you say on your video. Glass facing up. Any suggestions?
Thank you Roger. Can't wait to try this.
You explained this like my chemistry teacher in college. Excellent tutorial!! Thank you for sharing this information!!
Thank you for this tutorial it's very informative and you take the steps nice and slow and talk so I can understand I appreciate you so much😊
Thank you
I have looked so many videos and finally, I found yours, very detailed for us that are starting. Tnk you :)
Thanks, excellent video! I will give that a try!
THANK YOU! GREAT VIDIEO AND THE INFORMATION WAS VERY ''VALUABLE"..!
I tried this for the first time today and it did not come out good, it came out awesome.
video was great
thanks so much for sharing this was very helpful
I can't wait to try this! I'm so glad I found your channel!
Thank you so much for your step by step video. You made it so easy to understand. I am doing them, they are beautiful…
One of the best and informative video I’ve seen. Thank you. God Bless!
I appreciate the feedback!
Thank U so very much U R the best I love ur videos
Thank you I’m going to do class with special needs adults think they will love this
Best tutorial I've seen**Love the graphic**Thank you for sharing
Awesome! I just pressed my first glass cutting board from dollar tree and It came out perfect. Time and temp right on. I have the George Knight swing away. Thanks for sharing. New Sub.
Wow! This is a very great tutorial. Very informative and straight to the point. I will definitely try this. Thank you!
I appreciate the thorough details instructions. TFS!
Thank You very much for explaining so well! I love this! Now I just have to get me a sublimation printer! lol!
Can Oracle 651 GLOSSY be used as well as the matte finish? Thank you for a video that's informative, concise and easy to follow.
Yes. I have used both
@@rogersshop OK.
Thank you so much for answering.
I tried this today because we lost a dog that we loved dearly and I put his picture and name on it. It turned out great. Thank you very much for the video
Did you go looking for it?
Thank you! I appreciate the details in this video.
Great video… i think you covered any question that could be asked. Thankyou
Thank you 😊 so glad I found your channel
Very informative. I am new at this enjoyed the video
Excellent tutorial! Thank you
Thank you once again.
Thank you so much.
My second one turned out gorgeous! Thanks so much for teaching us!
Amazing! So glad I found your channel. Thank you!
I just found the glass cutting boards at my dollar tree store ( Marshfield, MO ) first time in 6 months
That can be hit or miss. We order them direct from the website and have them delivered to the local store for pickup. The last cases we bought had a mixture of textured and clear.
I just recently found your CZcams page. New to sublimation. I really enjoyed how well you explained each step. So much so I had to try it!! Following your steps, I had 100% SUCCESS the very first time I did it!! So much fun with GREAT RESULTS! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with others! ❤️
Hi Roger! Great video! thank you! It would appear that you press with the glass closest to the top of the press and the design is underneath it. I have a Cricut auto press and I have to have the a-sub paper closest to the top heat plate, which would be the reverse of your heat press. I wonder if this is why mine aren’t turning out? Unfortunately I can’t post a picture.
All of my heat presses have the heat element on the top. This works best with the paper on the bottom and glass on top. You can also see the image after pressing as soon as you open the press. If it should need more time, then just press again for a bit, then check again.
Omg thank you so much for this great video!
Hello, I made those about a month ago using sublimation ink and 651 Sissler, and it’s faded now help please, I love your videos they help so much.
Fading can be caused by the sun, if exposed. Blurring is a different matter: czcams.com/video/RY6RpIY81jw/video.html
you sir are awesome thank you
I appreciate your videos and they have helped me so much, especially the sublimation on the glass trivets. I follow your process and it works very well. I have noticed that over time, a few of my trivets are getting fuzzy (for lack of a better word). They used to be crisp and clear and now they are a little muddy over time. Wondering if you have any input about what I could be doing wrong. Thanks in advance.
You are not necessarily doing anything wrong as this happens, sometimes: czcams.com/video/RY6RpIY81jw/video.html
Amazing video
What a great video. I cannot wait to try this technique! Thank you for sharing!! ☺️
Thanks!
Thank you for this video! Great info in it!!
Thank you so much for your very informative and detailed videos! They are very helpful!
You are awesome. I do have one question I used windex for the second step of setting the vinyl. Is that ok. I have tried 2 and they didn't turn out. I also used infusible paper. Is that the problem.
Great tutorial! One question though. Is the Oracle 651 vinyl clear? It looks white in the vid. Thanks!
651 is available in many colors, including clear. The clear is less likely to have any bleed or blur, but needs to be back-lit for best display.
Thank you so much. Quick question(s), are the dollar tree glass cutting boards "tempered"? How would I be able to determine?
Yes. All of them are.
This is so cool 😍 THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
Great video, thank you. I do have a question though; after a while even the most perfect outcome gets blurry. What am I doing wrong? Please help
Can I use cricut premium permanent vinyl
Yes. Works well.
thank you for your great video step by step :)
Hey Roger love your tutorial I loved it so much I went out and bought everything. One question sometimes they come out like a watermark. Am I using too much spray or what ? Please help me I follow your tutorial to the letter
make sure you squee-gee completely and allow ample time to dry before applying heat. If all the moisture is not gone, you will get steam marks as it evaporates rapidly under heat and pressure.
Roger could you do this same procedure on a Beer Glass Mug from Dollar Tree? I use an oven for my Tumblers and I'm tempted to try the Mugs. What is your take on this? Every time I do one of these cutting boards I always come back to this tutorial to refresh my memory. Thank You.
I just came across this video today and I was wondering if you don't have Rapid tac is there anything else you would recommend to place vinyl on the glass to keep from getting air bubbles.. Thank you
Just plain water (NO SOAP!) also works, just not quite as easy. Same method.
Great tutorial, everything went as planned. But I did have one issue, I only had some clear vinyl on hand so I used that. It wasn't Oracal 651 it was another company. Anyway I have an issue showing finger prints on the back, like the oils from my fingers leave marks. Maybe it was the vinyl I used I don't know. I cleaned it very well, but it didn't help any. Have you ever had this issue? Thanks Josh.
When using clear vinyl, be VERY aware of fingerprints as they will Always show up on the most obnoxious places!
Next time I'll throw some gloves on. But I don't guess there is anyway to prevent.
Love it…
Thank for these videos, they are awesome. I have one question however. My photos are sublimating rather dull and I may need an ICC profile to allow the printer to operate as a sublimation printer and not as an inkjet printer. I'm using Hiipoo ink and A-sub paper but the end result just isn't as vivid as your printouts. I have the printer set on high quality, etc. and followed your directions. Any thoughts on what I can do to improve the end result? Thanks. Looking forward to more videos.
What printer? Did you turn off bi-directional and/or high speed? This makes a difference.
I saw another video using TexPrint R 120 gram sublimation paper and it peeled off in one piece without any scrubbing. She simply waited about 20 minutes for the glass to cool before attempting to remove the paper and it peeled off in one sheet without leaving a residue.
Got lucky or a different type of vinyl. I've tried the Texprint. It sticks. cleaning is not a big deal and only takes a moment after soaking in water.
@@rogersshop it was the same vinyl but they did set the temp 5 degrees higher and did it in three presses rotating the glass every time they opened the press - could that make a difference?
@@AndrewsMemorial Possibly. A thought, but since we run these in a production-type thing when we make them, it would be a hassle stopping to rotate. Also, unless the graphic is taped down real well, it could shift when rotating and result in ghosting.
Why can't you remove when it's hot or warm and so the vinyl size is better at 7.6 instead of 7.75? Thanks for the great videos on sublimating on glass.
Since I use cold water to get the paper off rather than trying to peel and then scrape, it is better if not hot. I use 7.6" size vinyl on square glass boards and 7.75" diameter on the round.
I love your videos, very clear and detailed. My question is, does it have to be white vinyl or can it be any color?
Yes, but keep in mind that it will affect the appearance of the final image. I always use white, or in some cases clear.
@@rogersshop thank you so much
Hello loved your video thank you and I had a question can I use the same process if I want to make a memory glass block?
Yes, but this would take some testing since the blocks are usually quite thick. You will probably need to mirror the graphic and apply from the top and finding the correct heat/time combo will require some experimenting. Also, the mass of the glass block will act like big heat sink, so getting the surface up to temp, without deforming the vinyl will take some testing. Sounds like enough of a challenge that I may try this someday!
@@rogersshop I hank you very much I tried I and it cracked I think it was my fault b cause I followed your instructions and the image was kind of light I thought so I didn’t wait til it cooled off for another 190 sec, that was a bit to much I gave up I might try it out sometime soon if you do I would love to see it, again thank you for your prompt response
have you ever used tiles like the ones from lowes that you can buy seperate they kind of cheap wouldnt b see thru but can you sublimate that kind of graphic on them
Yes, from the front. There is a video on my channel on how to do it. Also one on laser engraving from the back.
I just tried this with a round cutting board, it came out really nice. The board came with a slight green (?) tint to it, so, a thought occurred. Do you think this would work with glow in the dark vinyl? My image was just bold text, all black letters.
Yes it does. UV light, required for the glow-in-the-dark effect, passes through glass. It does not pass through plastic, just for reference.
Rodger thank you so much. I have made a trivet using fabric and dishwasher safe mod podge just for my own use, just learning that this is possible amazing 🤩 however probably not cost effective to go out and buy a heat press so I can have that trivet with the eagle and Flag on it my Husband is retired military and he would love this for his office desk as a large coaster he has been using a 6x6 piece of tile with felt on the bottom for about 15 years LOL So where do you sell them and how much?
We sell mostly direct, but do have a shop on Etsy (Moonshine Designs). I'm not sure if the one in this video is listed there. We sell these for $15.95 shipping included.
You use Rapidtac to place the vinyl to position it and squeegee the Rapitac from under vinyl...but after you are done squeegeeing out the excess from under the glass between the vinyl does it go away before or after pressing?...I tried just a light soapy water and after it was all squeegeed out there was still spots of moister on the graphic side...is that normal? does it go away? and can I use something besides Rapidtac?
Plain water also works. Don't use soap or it will leave spots. Let dry 100% before pressings or you will have steam spots.
What do you clean your mats with to keep them sticky? Thx!
baby wipes. generic ones from Dollar Tree. they work quite well.
Could I use the same technique also for steel and aluminium foils?
This would works also for laser printer transfer paper?
thanks a lot!
That is not something I have done, so could not give an experienced answer.
@@rogersshop thanks anyway!
Hi Rodger, thank you so much for this video! I can't wait to try this! I do have one question.. would this work on drink ware or shot glasses?
Yes, but would need a heat press to apply. There are mug/glass/tumbler presses available with different size press pads.
@@rogersshop thank you! I have the cricut mug press.. definitely want to try this with drinkware!
Hopefully you will see this, will this also work on crystal ? thanks.
Yes
Fantastic video...thank you. Can you use a light colored Cricut premium vinyl shimmer/permanent glitter?
I think that the glitter may interfere with the ink sublimating through the vinyl and/or give the finished item an odd look, but I have never tried it.
I'm hoping you can help me. I would like to sublimate a black and white image (ship and lighthouse scene) onto a bottle with a cork in it. I am trying different ways that i think might work. I do have a mugpress that the bottle will fit into. I like the method you used in this video but I would like to not have the white background...more transparent is the goal. I thought about using the lamination sheets instead of the vinyl. I wonder if the spray you use will help stop the bubbling I am getting with the lamination. I thought you might have some good ideas. Ty in advance for letting me pick your brain.
Rapid Tac and laminate does not work well together since the laminate has no adhesive. You could try clear Oracle 651 or 751 vinyl. The other process would be a sublimation coating sprayed on the bottle, heat cured, then sublimated. This is the best route, but time consuming.
@@rogersshop ty so much for your help. I also appreciate your speedy replies.
I love how detailed your videos are..very helpful for us newbies 😁 new subscriber!
Thank you. Have you tried the Oracle 651 Transparent Vinyl and if so how do you like the results compared to white?
Yes, but it needs to be for the right application. Sublimating a photo onto the transparent Oracle 651 on glass is very striking when backlit. An example would be a four sided lantern with sublimated glass sides, each with a different graphic, lit by a light from within. (May have just given away an idea for future video)
@@rogersshop Look forward to that video. :)
Hey Roger....just did my first sub on glass. The back looks like it has a white filmy look. Some spot I can see the clear glass which looks much nicer. What can I use to get this film off without scratching the back? I've gone slowly up to a brillo and nothing is taking it off.
Magic Eraser with water
Hi, Roger. Is there anything special about Oracal 651 that makes it different from other vinyls?
I use it because it is "tried and true" for what I do. Other vinyl may be just as good, but "If it ain't fixed, don't break it"................
How would you attach a hanger to one of these dollar tree cutting boards? I’m not using it as a cutting board. I’m using it as a suncatcher.
2 part epoxy or the adhesive made to attach a mirror to a car windshield.
Normally my sub printer is set for mirror (for tshirts) so since this is really coming from the bottom thru the glass, if the image has words it’s the one time I should NOT mirror. Correct?
Correct. Do not mirror for this application.
The two Dollar Trees closest to me were out of the cutting boards, so I ordered some from their website. The ones I got did not have a textured side. I kinda like that, as it won't distort the picture, looking through the textured side. I followed your instructions, and it turned out beautifully. Thank you for the direction on this. I just sent my siblings mousepads with a cool family photo, so now they're going to also be getting cutting boards. I still think it's weird how the white vinyl becomes clear. Have you tried using lamination instead of the Oracal 651? Thanks again for another cool video.
Lamination does not stay put and peels off very easily from glass. It does make a nice image if you can prevent air bubbles, but does not seem to want to stay put. I also like the non textured boards better. Makes the image sharper looking.
@@rogersshop Thanks!
@@rogersshop Just also wondering if you've tried Polycrylic. I'm always looking at coming at things from many angles, I guess.
@@MileyonDisney Beads up on glass unless the glass surface is roughed up, which can't be done on tempered glass unless bead blasted. Any water-based finish will bead on glass and not spread evenly. An airbrush sort-of works, but takes many passes in a fine mist with a wait period in between coats. Even with Tempra paint (I use this to laser etch glass) can be tricky.
@@rogersshop Thanks again!
When cutting the vinyl, are you using the exact same height and width as the glass? Or are you allowing for shrinkage and cutting it a little bit bigger?
1/32" smaller. It does not shrink.
I love your video
Can I ask you : when you apply the sublimation it’s on the Oracal 651 vinyl ?
By this process it means that the ink is going through the vinyl and we can see it through the glass ?
Yes to both
@@rogersshop thank you
Would sealing the finished product with mod podge help with he blurring.
No since this occurs between the glass and the vinyl.
Thanks for this video. Can this be done with htv vinyl? Thank you
No. Results will be very poor
Hi I'm late in the game watching the video. Just wondering do you use the sublimation printing preferences with the mirrored image checked? Thanks for the video!
When using this method, do NOT mirror or your graphic will come out backwards.
I see you attached the white permanent vinyl to the back of the glass. My question is do you then put your image on top of the vinyl and heat with vinyl and image on top of the glass? 11/22/2023
Graphic on bottom, facing up. Glass with vinyl side down, over graphic, heat source (press) on the top.
Thank you, I can’t wait to try it
Cool video with helpful information. I'm anxious to give this a try. Why do you place the graphic down, instead of against the upper platen? I've seen where TexPrint R sublimation paper peels right off the Oracal vinyl... with my own eyes. I notice that your hands shake quite a bit. May I ask if that's something that has happened just as you've gotten older or if you've had it for a while? The thing is, I'm about your age and I don't look forward to even more health issues on top of what's already there.
It is called Excessive Tremors and I was born with it. I learned to work around it over the years. There is another CZcams video producer, Stumpy Nubbs, that also has this and actually did a video on it. I can do some very precision fine work by bracing my hands in certain ways. There is no cure, but it does not get any better or worse. You should see it if I have too much coffee!!
Graphic up can melt the vinyl. yes, the Textprint R sometimes peels right off, but also leaves a white film that needs to be cleaned off. I've tried it with mixed results.
@@rogersshop Sorry to hear about the tremors. I gotta say, you don't let it stop you from doing some awesome sublimation work.
@@MileyonDisney I worked as an electrician and engineer for over 40 years, doing a lot of fine precision work. A lot of the people I worked with were amazed I could do this stuff since they saw my "shaky" hands all the time.
Hi roger what are the measurements for the round glass
These are not consistent, so measure yours first. Ranges from 7.625" to 7.875", usually.
A good video & information. One question though, I dont have oracle 651 but a different brand of white vinyl. Does the sublimation bleed through the Oracle, I guess it must to see on the other side? I wonder if it will work with my vinyl
So long as it is a permanent vinyl (NOT HTV), it will work. A premium outdoor permanent vinyl is recommended such as Cricut, Sisser, Oracle, etc. The sublimation dye does pass through the vinyl and is permanent.
@@rogersshop Thank you Roger that is helpful, I will try it tomorrow. Merry Christmas and best wishes from UK!
Can I use the same method & materials on natural rock stone
Yes.............However the thickness of the stone will affect time under press.
Where do you get these cutting boards? We cannot find them at Dollar Tree anymore! Do you still get them there? Thank you!!😊
Yes, they still have them
Where do you buy the Oracle 651 in bulk rolls? Thank you for the video!!
Amazon is one source, usually with the best price.
I have a question about the size of the sublimation. What software are you using and and do you print that on a full sheet of paper? 8x11?
In this video, I'm using Inkscape and I do print on 8.5 x 11" paper
I saw this and you said cut vinyl 7.7 but when I saw one in the bar video you said cut 7.6 . So do I cut vinyl 7.7 and the design 7.6? Love your videos you sound like a teacher. Thank you
I measure each new batch of these glass boards because I have found them not to be consistent. Can be anywhere from 7.5 to 8.0. I try to make the graphic at least as large as the vinyl to prevent white edges. Often, I go a little over-size.
Thank you I’ll measure for sure now. Got some circles I wanna try now
I "cook" my sublimation tumblers in an air fryer...could i do these in there instead of a press?
If you have a way to apply heavy pressure, then I don't see why not.
so the ink sort of bleeds through the vinyl or how is the image seen like that fro,m the front
The dye, when heated, turns into a gas, without becoming a liquid, penetrates the vinyl, and returns to a solid state.
I got some clear Cricut vinyl & as wonder if you can use any clear vinyl?
Yes, so long as it is permanent outdoor vinyl and not HTV
@@rogersshop thank you.
People on FB group I follow are saying this method bleeds after a while and that you now sub on laminate instead and that you now say not to do it this way. Do you have a new updated way of doing this? I’m looking in your channel and I can’t find the “new” method. Thanks
Oh. Just found it. If I may make a suggestion, maybe you could put a disclosure at beginning of this video that there’s a new way to do this so people who find this video first don’t do it this way.
Sublimation on vinyl "can" bleed/blur, but not always. A lot of variables come into play. Sublimating on laminate does not bleed or blur, but is subject to delamination from the glass, especially if used as a trivet for hot dishes or if left in the sun.
What would cause the immage to bleed outward over time?
Once, I tried this on HTV (Don't do this) just for the heck of it since I had a small remnant. Image blurred and bled outward so bad I thought my vision was defective! Other than this one failed experiment, I have never had this happen.
@@rogersshop hi I like your video
What brand of ink did you use to print the images ?
@@mariat.vasquez7593 HiiPoo is the brand name. Not sure exactly how it is pronounced!
These seem to be unavailable at the Dollar Tree now. They only carry clear ones not the tempered. Do you know of any other source to purchase them for a good price?
The clear ones are also tempered, just do not have the textured side. If you order them by the case from their website, the box will be mixed with both textured and clear. (At least the last three cases we bought were)
HELP im sure its dumb question but.... how does this work ? does the sub ink soak thru the vinyl ?? how can we see it with the vinyl between the graphic and the glass????
It's like magic. The Sublimation ink turns into a gas when heat is applied. It permeates the vinyl to the front side. Because the vinyl is placed on the back side of the glass you don't have to mirror image the design, unlike when you sublimate tumblers, garments, or other products when you sublimate the front side.
In sublimation, the solid (dye) turns into a gas without passing through a liquid state. This then passes through the vinyl substrate.
How has it held up. I did several and they have all faded over time.