Dye Sublimation On Clear Vinyl
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- A demonstration of sublimating on clear vinyl vs white vinyl on glass, although other substrates could be used. Vinyl brand used in this video is Oracle 651 for both the white and clear.
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Thank you I just followed your instructions with white oracle vinyl with a portrait came out amazing no bubbles in vinyl I didn't use rapid tack as I didn't have it just carefully put the vinyl on and used a squeezy 😀 I also used asub paper and it washed off with no issues
Awesome! Thank you for your instruction. I come from a family of military people so I appreciate your designs too!
Hi Roger. Ordering some supplies via your link! Thank you for your support!
Your demos are very good. The whole process is clear. I did not know how that cutting machine worked but now I know the paper needs a cutting mat under it. It works like a CNC machine or wood router. Nice. These glass panels look very professionally done. Fairly easy process, but finding a good heat press.... is a huge challenge!
Hi Roger these dollar tree glass cutter came out so beautiful I would like to see some more sublimation tutorials. Thank you so much for sharing. I am new to your channel.
Thank You Roger for taking the time to explain the differences!
Good morning I was able to do a glass cutting board thanks to you love your video is very clear the temp was perfect I only have a heat press 9x9 thank you so much
Thank you for Another great video You're quickly becoming my go-to guy for dye sublimation information
Thank you! I'm going to have to save for a cricket. I'm learning a lot!
Due to the comments, I did a photo with the clear vinyl, then put a white vinyl on the back. Hope it holds up. It really made it pop as the photo looked very light on the clear vinyl.
Great video thank you! Very detailed instructions! Also I saw on a Conde Systems video for subbing onto acrylic to prevent the sublimation release paper from sticking they recommended using high release, text print paper like Text Print XP for Epson printers or Text Print R papers for Rico, Virtuoso SG 400/800 printers and the paper would not stick to the substrate that way. Thanks for all you do!
You can eliminate a step and get better results from skipping the Isopropyl Alcohol and simply cleaning with Rapid Tac Application Fluid and inexpensive paper towels or Dupont Sontara wiping towels.
Rapid Tac, while a good cleaner will NOT remove any residual adhesive from the factory feet. Only Alcohol or acetone will remove this.
Absolutely amazed I’m just learning how to use the Crecut and vinyl and supplemmation and screen printing something like this absolutely amazing thank you so much very careful and cautious great video God bless you
I love this video! It is perfect and arrived at a perfect time. I would like to do a round one. I caught the size you cut for the square but did not get the round size, (thinking maybe you didn’t say)? You have given me so much inspiration and I love watching Roger’s Shop in the Loft!!! Thank you!!
7.75" diameter as the Dollar Tree round is just under 8". I cut these on my Cricut to save time when running batches.
Thank you Roger! You really are an inspiration to me! Thanks again!!!!
As usual thank you very much I’ve learned so much from you
Wow! Great video. I’m new to the vinyl world. I’ve been subbing and using a laser engraver for a while. Thank you!
Thank you Roger very helpful!!!
Thank you so much. Now to find the glass. So far can't find them in the $ store or any other low price here in Canada.
I don't know if there is a Dollar Tree in Canada, but if there is, order from their website and can either be delivered direct or to a nearby store for pickup. If delivered to a store for pick up, there is no shipping charge.
With the clear you can try a gloss clear coat on the back - that might reduce the light scatter and give a clear image
Light scatter was BAD due to the source I used. It certainly was not a good example, but I Couldn't see that until I was editing the video. It was too bright (studio light) and at 5500K, way too high in color temperature. in hind-sight, I should have used one of the accent lamps from one of my studio back drops.
What is the liquid used back of the glass
Hi Roger. Have you done sublimation on acrylic sheets? Your sublimating on glass tutorials are so great I would love to see a tutorial from you for sublimating on Acrylic sheets. Thanks!!
Acrylic can be very tricky. It can soften/melt and/or cloud after heating. For me, not worth the hassle.
Thank you for another informative video!
Found you this morning and glad I did! Bought two pairs of gloves via your link. Love your video! Are you selling your designs? This would be a perfect gift for my military brothers
thank you roger love tour tuts
Great! Can you use your sublimation on Plastic cutting board? if you can is it a different process? Thank you so much
No. A plastic cutting board is made from HDPE. Pretty much nothing sticks to this and for sublimation, there would need to be a coating to absorb the dye. The sublimation coating would not stick to the HDPE.
So I would use permanent white vinyl as the”base” heat that them put my sublimation down but do not mirror them heat that with the design at the bottom of the press nor the top… if that makes sense
No need to heat twice. This is done in one step on the heat press.
Just came across your channel, enjoyed the video a d will check out the instructional one this weekend. Subscribed to your channel. Appreciate your calm and mild approach. Thank you.
I am so glad I came across your video and have subscribed to your channel. Thank you for sharing the process of how to sublimate on glass and using clear and white vinyl. I have just gotten into sublimation and this will be a great project for me. I do have one question if you do not mind me asking. How much pressure are you using with the heat press. I have one similar to yours as well as the Cricut easy press. Oh, and if I using the easy press, would I still use the same heat settings as with the regular heat press? Thank you again and God bless!!
Fairly heavy pressure is used on the heat press. While you "can" use an Easy Press, it is difficult to maintain the heavy pressure, without moving, for the allotted time. I did a video on this a while back sublimating to canvas. time and temp are the same.
@@rogersshop Thank you for getting back with me and answering my questions! I think I will use my heat press rather than my Cricut Easy Press. Great advice!
Hi Roger! Thanks! Very informative. Couldnt you get a totally clear back ground if you cricut cut the vinyl design and sub dyed only the cut image? Then adhered only that to the glass?
Did I like the video? I Liked, subscribed and turned Alerts on for your channel.
Hi roger great tutorial. Thank you. Do I have to use matte oracal I made a booboo and purchased oracal 651 gloss finish 😢
Do you use clear and white on the same piece? I'm not understanding how the image shows thru the white vinyl?
No. The dye passes through the vinyl.
I used white oracal 651 on a glass cutting board. It just sat and was never used or washed and after about 6 months it became very blurry. Have you ever experienced this? If not I wonder why this happened. I wish I could add a photo to show you.
I've had a few comments on this and have been experimenting since May to try and reproduce this. Black seems to be the most common to blur/bleed. I think time and temperature combination is a contributor to this. If presses to long and too hot, it will blur over time. If too short or not hot enough, it will blur/bleed pretty quick. Different inks also react differently. My research continues............
@@rogersshop someone said that the black sublimation ink is a different chemical makeup, so that can be another reason why the black goes “wonky”. It seems to have a similar effect when used with the popular dtf hack using sublimation inks.
hi Mr. Roger, i love you video. the temperature is in C or F?
Fahrenheit. I'm in the USA.
This is interesting. I see you successfully sublimated on white vinyl. I've seen people have trouble with the ink taking to white vinyl in the past, though. Is it because it's an outdoor/matte vinyl? I also saw you mentioned in the comments that it won't take well to HTV, which is the problem I've seen. Do you know what the difference is between what adhesive vinyl is made from that can be sublimated on what HTV is made from that doesn't allow the ink to sublimate to it?
I am by no means an expert on the chemical composition of different polymers, but do know that this is not suitable for HTV as HTV was never intended too be used this way. HTV is designed to be heat transferred to fabric or other porous materials.
Hi Roger. The link you provided for the clear vinyl is not HTV. Shouldn't this be HTV? Thanks.
HTV will not work. Needs to be permanent outdoor vinyl. HTV is for porous substrate such as fabric.
@@rogersshop Thank you!
Have U ever used Texprint R sublamation paper on the glass cutting boards? Will U please do a video using it? , they show the paper comes off easy & no scrubbing on it. Thank U
Yes I have and it still sticks. Not hard to get off, but it still sticks. Here is an example, but on ceramic tile: ua-cam.com/video/DwF1CdvsSIk/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Roger%27sShop
I'd sure would like to buy the clear cutting boards like the ones you have in this video but our dollar tree only has the ones that are smooth on one side and ruff on the other where can I buy in bulk want to make suncatchers.
Go to their website and purchase there.
@rogersshop Love your video...very informative. I just tried it for the first time...and I'm thinking I didn't leave the rapid tac and vinyl dry long enough as a section started to peel off when I tore the sublimation paper off the glass. Do you let everything dry for a period of time before sublimating on it?
Yes, usually over night, but sometimes just a few hours.
@@rogersshop thank you so much…I’m thinking that was my issue…I was too much of in a hurry to try it out 😊
Question- Once the image is sublimated on vinyl and heat pressed onto the trivet are there special washing instructions that need to be followed? I know that most items that have vinyl cutouts can't be placed in the dishwasher or soaked in water. Are the trivets wipe clean only? Thank you for the video! I ordered Rapid Tac based on your recommendations.
Probably not recommended, but my wife runs these on the top rack of the dishwasher and we haven't had any problems. Hand wash is probably still best. As far as submerging in water, no problems so far, but not left for long periods. We have one that is left on our outdoor bar and it gets rained on all the time. Note that this will eventually fade when left out in direct sun for a long period.
I have tried to sublimate on Oracle White and it is coming out blotchy and the image isn't very bright. What am I doing wrong ? I am wanting them for a car decal
Direct sublimation without a backing substrate other than the backing paper? This can be tricky. Lower temperature to 360 F and press no more than 40 seconds with light pressure. Allow to cool before separating and the paper will probably stick to the vinyl. Can be easily removed if soaked in water, but this also softens the backing paper. A Waterslide decal paper might work out better for this application.
@@rogersshop I just checked out the waterslide and it didn't look like it would work for a car Decal. Thank you for responding to me, I really appreciate it.
Thanks great help
Roger, I might have missed out during the course of the video, but are you using an inkjet or laserjet, printer? Thank you.
Oh, I almost forgot! Can I do this method on materials like perspex or acrylic. Your feedback is much appreciated. Thanks, again
Laser will not work. Inkjet printer with sublimation ink on sublimation paper. The clear vinyl can be applied over any solid surface (not porous) and you will get the same results.
@@rogersshop Thank you, Roger
Wow that is a Allot of 3D Printers!!!
That is only half of them in the video background. I have ten.
@@rogersshop
Wow! I keep debating…
@@rogersshop
I think I want a Fiber Laser & Large CO2 Laser Before I go down the 3D Printer Rabbit Hole.
Thank you for this video.
I’m not sure what I did wrong but I sublimated over clear vinyl and after a few months you could no longer see what the photo was. All the inks ran together.
I live in a high humidity area and wondered if that was the problem. Any ideas of why else it might’ve done that?
Yes, and I'm going to be making a video covering this. You are not the first to mention this, so I did a lot of experimenting to try and recreate the problem. There are several things that can cause this, but humidity is not one of them. We have plenty of that here! Time and temperature of the actual press has been one of the common denominators. Too long, too short, too hot, or not hot enough, have all made this happen and I'm still working on some more test pieces experimenting with different vinyl and inks. I started these trials in May to try and reproduce these problems, including placing some in direct hot sun outdoors. Not quite done yet............
I'm interested to see Roger's findings with his experiments in recreating this issue. I do know that, as he also said, if your item was in direct sunlight, this will happen.
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Hi Roger. In this video, you mentioned a step by step video for applying the clear vinyl to the glass that goes into more detail. Can you please send me the link for that? I've been trying to apply clear vinyl to ceramic tiles using the rapid tac but I just can't seem to get it on there smoothly without any bubbles or wrinkles. Thanks.
ua-cam.com/video/_v9yPE4MpVc/v-deo.html
@@rogersshop Thank you.
i did dollar tree cutting board sublimation. i followed all your instructions. but mine is not as vibrant as its seen on the computer before i print it out. any tip?
There are a lot of variables here. Ink brand, density, paper type, pressure, time, vinyl brand, etc. So hard to nail down any one thing. Print density on the sublimation paper would be the first place to start. Use the highest quality setting when printing and if high speed or bidirectional printing is an option on your printer, turn it off.
The sublimation on white vinyl I'm confused does it sublimated threw the vinyl? Or are you showing the side it was done on
The dye passes through the vinyl
@rogersshop Really! This is very interesting 🤔. I just got a laser cutter been enjoying your videos for beginners but mine is still in the box.
Can you premake the designs and vinyl on the cutting boards days before sublimating them??
I pre-print the graphics several days to weeks before we go into production. Vinyl is also pre-cut prior to production day and is applied about 24 hours before sublimation heat press day to allow the Rapid Tac to fully dry.
Thank you just was wondering if you could I have a roll of 651 clear
I notice U use 3 different size cuts for the vinyl when U make the dollar tree cutting boards why?
Actually, two. One for the round, and another for the square.
Can I use regular permanent vinyl or does it have to be a premium outdoor vinyl?
Does not have to be outdoor vinyl unless you are going to keep it in the sun, outdoors, or put it in a window where the sun will hit it. Both Siser and Oracle 651 permanent vinyls are rated for outdoor use. Not sure about Cricut brand since I don't use it.
@@rogersshop thank you. I use Oracle vinyl.
Awesome
what is the difference between clear vinyl and the clear laminate ? thank you
Clear vinyl is easier to apply and get better adhesion. Clear laminate, while a bit more difficult to apply gives a more vivid image in color.
How does the Eagle look white on the clear vinyl? There isn't white sublimation ink. I'm confused.
It depends on the background, which in this case was a light color. BTW, there IS a white sublimation ink, just not widely available and requires a very specific printer.
Awesome video!!!!.... is there a clear htv ? Would it work on that for cotton shirts ??
If there is a clear HTV, I haven't seen it
Was the image mirrored? I'm guessing no, but want to be certain.
No, not in this case since it comes through from the back.
What size did you cut the vinyl for the circle.
Measure your glass as these vary from 7.75" - 8.125"
Does your glass ever crack from the quick temp change?
No. This is tempered glass.
@@rogersshop Funny, I burst a tempered glass table once cause I kept using it as an ironing board. It can happen.
Great video... What is that pump bottle you have alcohol in?
It is from Dollar Tree. I think it is supposed to be used for makeup, or something as that is the area I found it in.
So for the vynil ones
You sublimate on the acrylic and then remove paper with water and then add the white vynil? Thank you
No. Clear vinyl is applied to the glass first. The sublimation transfer is then done with the graphic up, vinyl side down against it, plain glass side up. Water is used after cooling to remove any stuck paper from the vinyl side.
@@rogersshop aaah ok, thank you 😊
I’ve tried two pictures using this process and haven’t had luck . They both look faded?
A lot of variables possible here. First to look at is print quality and density on the sublimation paper. Use highest quality setting possible and turn off any high speed or bidirectional options. Set paper option to Premium Presentation Paper Matte. Let print dry at least 30 minutes before sublimating.
@@rogersshop is there any way to send you a picture of how it turned out?
Email to raltman57@gmail.com reply may be delayed as I am currently in Mexico@@joereynolds6676
Question. If you have a cricuit can you cut a piece of white vinyl around the wing image then you can have a clear glass around the image lol.
Yes. It would take some careful calculations, but that is an interesting idea.
@@rogersshop well if I am not mistaken they added a showdow layer, where you can make a shadow layer with any image
Roger it has been a year since you did this video. I'm wondering how the image on the clear vinyl has held up. When I did white oracal it blurred after a few months
Hi Roger, if I made one with clear 651 , if it was put on a white counter top would it work?
Would it work? Yes. Durable? Probably not in that scenario.
Why clear vinyl vs laminate sheet? Is one better than the other?
Both work. This one method. I also did a video using laminate.
Yes, I did see that video as well. So I’m wondering which method you prefer or think works well. Also, would the clear vinyl work on wood?
@@rpeacej I do both. Vinyl on wood, not so good.
Hi Roger - Great video! what size did you cut your square vinyl? I know you said your rounds were 7.75
Make sure you measure first as these tend to vary a little bit. Anywhere from 7.75 to 7.825.
Thank you can I do this with my easy press?
Yes, BUT..........You will need to keep constant heavy pressure and NOT move during the time. Sounds easy until you try it..........
What size do you cut for the circle cutting boards? And is this htv vinyl?
Measure as they are not consistent, usually around 7-7/8", but may vary. Do not use HTV
Thank you
What about the liquid polyacrylic painted on the glass ?
Yes, it works. But better sprayed than brushed as the brush stroke lines will show. Vinyl or laminate works better.
@@rogersshop thank you!
If you don't mind me asking, how much do you sell these for??
If a stock design, $10 plus shipping. Custom from $15-25 depending on if I need to create or edit a graphic or photo.
What’s the difference between rapid tec one or 2
Rapid Tac II is more for wrap decals on cars, etc.
Love your tutorials did you mirror the image be blessed
Image is not mirrored since it is applied to the back of the glass.
Is the clear vinyl the same as transfer vinyl?
No. Completely different items
Great video. Thanks. How much do you sell these for?
$15.95 when shipped, $10 at shows, and $20 if custom plus shipping.
@@rogersshop nice video thanks. For easy backlight use one of those tracing boards you can buy on amazon for cheap it lits up the whole plexi board runs of usb power A4 A6 A3 sizes available and it is slim like 3mm
@@rogersshop thank you
Guess dollar tree stopped carrying the glass cutting boards. No one has them nor can it be ordered.
Question: I did this one white at Christmas time and discovered that after several months the photo had blurred quite a bit. Is this common and is there something I can do to prevent this?
The only time I have experienced this was when temperature was not hot enough and sublimation time was too short.
@@rogersshop they were perfect to start. But 5 months later blurred .
@@sharonmangan2633 What vinyl did you use? I've only seen this happen on marine vinyl and when someone uses HTV.
@@rogersshop it was Oracle
Where did you get that clear and purple alcohol pump bottle? I had an old one I used for soldering kit and it broke…
Dollar Tree in the makeup aisle.
Can I use colored oracal 651 ?
Yes, but keep in mind that what ever color you use will affect the colors of the graphic you are applying.
Did you use matte or shiny transparent vinyl?
Matte
Regular clear vinyl not htv?
Not HTV. HTV is more for fabrics. It melts on glass due to long press time and does not adhere well at all. We use premium outdoor permanent vinyl like Oracle 651 or 751. Siser and Cricut also work, but in my opinion, the colors do not come out as vivid.
Hi roger whats temperature in Celsius please
196 C
Thanks roger
Which printer is used
Epson 2720 and Sawgrass SG1000
do you have the trivets shipped or free pick up
A combination of shipping, pick up, and at shows. We mostly ship these.
@@rogersshop sorry I meant when purchase them I wanted to purchase some a dollar trees web site but for 24 pc they wanted 21 for shipping? That seems high
@@mrgrinch61 That's about right due to weight. If you have them shipped to a store near you for pick up, there is no shipping charge. that is what we do.
@@rogersshop that's what I want to do but there's no option on their website it's grayed out
@@mrgrinch61 I just looked and see that. Must be something new for this item, hopefully temporary, as this is how I get them.