Thank you for sharing, I have a few of same mats and larger ones, wasn't quite sure how to sublimate it, But thanks to you I can give a swing with my 16 x 20 heat press!
Thanks! This was really helpful. Just a quick question: Will there be visible differences with colors if the 2nd press overlaps too much with the 1st press area?
Good to hear! There can be a difference.... you need to experiment with the length of your press. You want to go long enough to get a very complete transfer done on both presses so you don't get a little more transfer during the 2nd press.
What about the wheat (tan color) door mat... can the same prices be done? Also, how did you keep the sub paper in place even moving from one side to the other when pressing?
Thanks for the video. I've been unsuccessful in getting a nice solid press with black ink in my designs. I've been doing 400 for 60 minutes which seems ok for color images, but isn't working well for the designs with large solid black fonts. Will have to try 385 for 2 min to see if I get more consistent color transfer of black ink.
if my print is one image but its still bigger than the heat press do I just basically follow the same thing from you spraying the adhesive? (Is that just to make things easier? but wont damage the print?) what happens if you accidentally overlap your press?
Adhesive is really only needed if the print might move around on you, as you don't want it to do that. As for moving the item and pressing again, as I mention in the video, you want to make sure you press long enough on each press that you get a full transfer of ink -- otherwise you want get more during the second press out of the area you already pressed, and the print will be darker in that area.
Question about the overlap during the heat press process: you did not try to measure where you had pressed on the first section when you were lining up the second press section.... No problem to "duplicate press" sections that run together?
That can cause a problem in certain circumstances... since the area that gets double pressed *could* be darker on the second press due to releasing more dye. However, if you go longer and get all the dye transferred, you are safe.
@@Novoworks the thicker the substrate (seems to be only fabric/textiles) also seems to allow the overlap press which really can't be avoided, as you said in some circumstances. Trying to do this on metal likely wouldn't work as well. It's always been a successful technique regarding fabric though, even t-shirt fabric. I just purchased one of these mats last night for a Xmas gift. Don't know why, but after 12+ yrs sublimating, I still get nervous about messing up a more expensive blank for the 1st time. Let's face it, ~$13 isn't catastrophic, but sucks to have to turn it into $26, possibly $39 to get it right. Each video on this particular substrate, different times & temp which could mean it's pretty forgiving? Thanks for the video. Nice to also see someone doing the overlap of the print correctly too.
Awesome Video 👌👍 only thing I was curious about is when you did the second press if it was okay to overlap where you already pressed the first one and how far are inch or two, came out great 💪
Thanks... good question! You want to do one of two things.... 1) Set some reference points so you don't overlap the heat pressing -or 2) Do some testing and figure out how long you need to go to get most all the sublimation gas out of the paper on a press. This is what I had done, so you don't get more ink (darker print) on the overlap areas you press.
Wow this is so amazing! I’ve been trying to figure out how to print larger prints since my printer is only 8x10, I had an idea but to see it happen is even better! You are a god send❤️! What kind of ink do you use if you don’t mind?
Thanks for the video. I have a question, did you use anything to get the image to hold on the mat? I hear so much about polyester being the go to base and using a spray coating to create a polyester base. Thanks again.
Thanks for this video, please how to use with dark transfer paper since we can't tape at the person ,the one i did came out bad because there is a cross line on the image 🙏
Ok thanks for your response How to print lager images using dark transfer paper and it not have line, since light transfer paper can't print on black tshirts
Ah... shirts can get tricky, especially at the seams. I assume that is where you have problems? If you want, email over a picture of one you had an issue with.
Hi. Thanks for the ideas. I have stencilled coir door mats, using black flex seal and they turned out OK. But this looks a lot simpler. I'm wondering if sub would work on coir mats?
I wish it was that easy. I followed the steps and still keep getting an obvious line where I spliced the sub paper. The overlap is totally obvious due to the thickness of the paper. What might I be doing wrong here? Any ideas? (385 for 2 minutes at medium pressure).
I also get a line maybe I’m not giving it a bleed 🤷🏽♀️ Did you spray sublicoat on or what type of May did you use as as far as I know it must have something to enable sublimation to hold 🤔
Thank you for sharing, I have a few of same mats and larger ones, wasn't quite sure how to sublimate it, But thanks to you I can give a swing with my 16 x 20 heat press!
Good luck!
Very nice and neat work.
Thanks!
Great job also a beautiful print. Thanks for sharing1
Thanks!
great tutorial, straight to the point! thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
I have a 15×15 Hix Swing Away. I always wanted to do larger prints. Now I can give it a go. Thank you for this tutorial!
Thanks, and good luck!
These look so nice.
Thank you!
Perfection! Thanks!
Thanks!
good video glad to see the tack working
Thanks :)
@@Novoworks Been looking for an alternative to Ecomist! So this won't leave any residue afterwards?
@@DollarsNCentsOnline - Haven't had any issues.... We don't spray it heavy though either ;)
@@Novoworks thank you!!
@@DollarsNCentsOnline - Welcome!
Beautiful great job 👏
Thank you!
OUTstanding....Great video. So coooool.
Thank you!
Thank you so much
You are welcome!
Love this!
awesome
Thanks!
Great video ❤
Glad you liked it!!
Great tutorial!
Thanks!
Love your work! I didn’t know that could be done that large!!! Is that painters tape you used???
Thank you! Yes, correct
Thanks! This was really helpful. Just a quick question: Will there be visible differences with colors if the 2nd press overlaps too much with the 1st press area?
Good to hear! There can be a difference.... you need to experiment with the length of your press. You want to go long enough to get a very complete transfer done on both presses so you don't get a little more transfer during the 2nd press.
@@Novoworks That makes sense. There is a limit on how much color can transfer after all. I'll get practising!
❤️
What about for trasfers to dark material where you cant peel off the backing?
What about the wheat (tan color) door mat... can the same prices be done? Also, how did you keep the sub paper in place even moving from one side to the other when pressing?
Thanks for the video. I've been unsuccessful in getting a nice solid press with black ink in my designs. I've been doing 400 for 60 minutes which seems ok for color images, but isn't working well for the designs with large solid black fonts. Will have to try 385 for 2 min to see if I get more consistent color transfer of black ink.
Sorry to hear that... I assume you mean 60 seconds? But yes, try 385-400 for 2 minutes and see if you have better results.
Sorry yes, 60 seconds. Thanks for the response. I am going to try this again today.
@@hdmom1 did you get any better results? im having the same issue with black ink
@@jeremiahg4850 yes I did! 385 for 2 min definately worked better for solid black fonts. Good luck!
if my print is one image but its still bigger than the heat press do I just basically follow the same thing from you spraying the adhesive? (Is that just to make things easier? but wont damage the print?) what happens if you accidentally overlap your press?
Adhesive is really only needed if the print might move around on you, as you don't want it to do that.
As for moving the item and pressing again, as I mention in the video, you want to make sure you press long enough on each press that you get a full transfer of ink -- otherwise you want get more during the second press out of the area you already pressed, and the print will be darker in that area.
Question about the overlap during the heat press process: you did not try to measure where you had pressed on the first section when you were lining up the second press section.... No problem to "duplicate press" sections that run together?
That can cause a problem in certain circumstances... since the area that gets double pressed *could* be darker on the second press due to releasing more dye. However, if you go longer and get all the dye transferred, you are safe.
@@Novoworks the thicker the substrate (seems to be only fabric/textiles) also seems to allow the overlap press which really can't be avoided, as you said in some circumstances. Trying to do this on metal likely wouldn't work as well. It's always been a successful technique regarding fabric though, even t-shirt fabric. I just purchased one of these mats last night for a Xmas gift. Don't know why, but after 12+ yrs sublimating, I still get nervous about messing up a more expensive blank for the 1st time. Let's face it, ~$13 isn't catastrophic, but sucks to have to turn it into $26, possibly $39 to get it right. Each video on this particular substrate, different times & temp which could mean it's pretty forgiving? Thanks for the video. Nice to also see someone doing the overlap of the print correctly too.
@@SCtpw - true true... thanks and good luck!
Awesome Video 👌👍 only thing I was curious about is when you did the second press if it was okay to overlap where you already pressed the first one and how far are inch or two, came out great 💪
Thanks... good question! You want to do one of two things....
1) Set some reference points so you don't overlap the heat pressing
-or
2) Do some testing and figure out how long you need to go to get most all the sublimation gas out of the paper on a press. This is what I had done, so you don't get more ink (darker print) on the overlap areas you press.
@@Novoworks Awesome thanks for the tips 🙏💪
@@Novoworks hello Sir!
Does overlapping presses create probelm?
As long as you transfer all the ink off the transfer paper each time, no.. works great. Just need to get your time and temp right on each press.
@@Novoworks thanks alot 😍😍😍
Wow this is so amazing! I’ve been trying to figure out how to print larger prints since my printer is only 8x10, I had an idea but to see it happen is even better! You are a god send❤️! What kind of ink do you use if you don’t mind?
Thanks! Glad it's helpful for you. This was one was printed on an Epson 1430 with InkXPro ink
My question is ...How do you slice your image in half ? Is there a tutorial on that to? 🤔
@@rmbrown198623 - Sorry, seems I missed this question. I just used PhotoShop to crop the image in half (with a 1/4" overlap).
What size sublimation paper did you use?
Thanks for the video. I have a question, did you use anything to get the image to hold on the mat? I hear so much about polyester being the go to base and using a spray coating to create a polyester base. Thanks again.
Nope... works as is
What size sublimate paper did you use to print on?
Thanks for this video, please how to use with dark transfer paper since we can't tape at the person ,the one i did came out bad because there is a cross line on the image 🙏
Sorry... not quite sure I understand your issues or question.
Ok thanks for your response
How to print lager images using dark transfer paper and it not have line, since light transfer paper can't print on black tshirts
Because a dark transfer that i did had visible lines at the cut on the stirt
Ah... shirts can get tricky, especially at the seams. I assume that is where you have problems? If you want, email over a picture of one you had an issue with.
@@Novoworks ok thanks very much i will send you the email of the picture 🤗
Where do you get the mat from?
You can find them at Home Depot
@@Novoworks Thank you. I'll have to try this out
Would the spray tack not affect the sublimation process?
Not at all... You do want to use the right type of spray tack, not something like Super 77 from 3M 👍
Can you use any mat with this or must it be sublimation mats
Must be 100% polyester
@@Novoworks thank you
Hi. Thanks for the ideas. I have stencilled coir door mats, using black flex seal and they turned out OK. But this looks a lot simpler. I'm wondering if sub would work on coir mats?
Thanks. If the mats are Polyester I don't see why not.
could you do this with an easy press also
Sorry... not familiar with an easy press
the tape you using is that a paint tape the blue tape
Correct... can always use heat tape too
I wish it was that easy. I followed the steps and still keep getting an obvious line where I spliced the sub paper. The overlap is totally obvious due to the thickness of the paper. What might I be doing wrong here? Any ideas? (385 for 2 minutes at medium pressure).
hrmm.... email us a pic and this info and will take a look and see if I have any feedback for you.
I also get a line maybe I’m not giving it a bleed 🤷🏽♀️
Did you spray sublicoat on or what type of May did you use as as far as I know it must have something to enable sublimation to hold 🤔
if you look closer, he also has the darker overlap where the two sheets overlap....
Won’t the spray stuff make your print runny?
The adhesive? Not at all. You also don't need a heavy coat, just enough to keep it in place.
How long did you press it for also what temperature ?
Sorry I got it 285 for 2 min. Thank you
Hi, where did you buy the Mats? Thanks
These are from Home Depot
thanks for the quick reply. I think they stopped selling that one.
@@biszooka - Here you go - www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMaster-Racetrack-Gray-18-in-x-30-in-Rubber-Backed-Door-Mat-TH141103-20/206281064
thank you for all your help. looks like they have been discontinued by home depot. maybe a few left in stores near you. but here they are gone.
What kind of mat is this
Here you go - www.homedepot.com/p/StyleWell-Racetrack-Gray-18-in-x-30-in-Rubber-Backed-Door-Mat-TH141103-20/206281064
@@Novoworks thx you so much
What material are those floor mats?
Rubber backing, and Polyethylene fabric on the front