Sublimation Printing

[BGKYSmoker]

I recently got into sublimation printing.

Going with the old SMF logo on a coffee cup.

 

[bigfurmn]

That is AWESOME. Selling them? I’ll take one! (If it’s legal) lol

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Naaaa
Won't sell as the logo is Jeffs. This one is for me coffee.

I'm working on another.

This is the printer i'm using. Its has to be dedicated to sublimation. Use sub ink and paper.

 

[chopsaw]

Interesting . I've never heard of that .

 

[BandCollector]

Pretty cool!

Love you're BBQ Timer,

John

 

[JLeonard]

Cool!

Jim

 

[mike243]

Printers are dirt cheap, INK is Crazy $$ lol

 

[Brokenhandle]

That's pretty cool!

Ryan

 

[clifish]

I recently got into sublimation printing.

Going with the old SMF logo on a coffee cup.

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Just watch out those sublimation inks dry up in the head if not used often and I mean daily. I have thrown away more than one printer. Now I send out for the transfers, I imagine you have a mug heat press? I have made license plates, zippo lighters, coasters, mouse pads and many t-shirts. As long as the shirt is 100% polyester it will work and the colors are killer. If you google sublimation blanks you will see the vast amounts of items out there. I also have a vinyl cutter that can cut out lettering as heat transfer on clothing.

Is this a business or just something to play with?

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Very cool Rick!

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Just watch out those sublimation inks dry up in the head if not used often and I mean daily. I have thrown away more than one printer. Now I send out for the transfers, I imagine you have a mug heat press? I have made license plates, zippo lighters, coasters, mouse pads and many t-shirts. As long as the shirt is 100% polyester it will work and the colors are killer. If you google sublimation blanks you will see the vast amounts of items out there. I also have a vinyl cutter that can cut out lettering as heat transfer on clothing.

Is this a business or just something to play with?

For my bday my wife bought me all the new cricut cutter3, mug press, joy, easy press 3 and 2 rolls of just about all the vinyl and accessories.

Im the cutter and she owns the Etsy shop.

 

[clifish]

For my bday my wife bought me all the new cricut cutter3, mug press, joy, easy press 3 and 2 rolls of just about all the vinyl and accessories.

Im the cutter and she owns the Etsy shop.

I have a 26" inch cutter and a 15 x 15" heat press. Weeding out the vinyl is fun huh?...lol

 

[OldSmoke]

This is the printer i'm using.

How the hell do you feed the coffee cup into the printer?

 

[bauchjw]

I may be hitting.you up for a quote soon!

 

[BGKYSmoker]

“What is a sublimation printer” is the regular question for office supplies. A sublimation printer is a type of printer that uses heat to transfer dye onto a

No I did not say to watch out for the dry ink. clifish did.

And i dont print every day and have not had any issues with ink drying on the print head.

 

[powerwolfo]

I’ve worked with both DFT and sublimation printing, and each has perks. Sublimation is excellent for polyester fabrics because the ink bonds with the fibers, making it super durable and bright. It’s perfect for things like T-shirts and mugs. But it’s pretty limited to light-colored materials, and you must be careful with fabric choices.
On the other hand, DFT printers are more versatile. They work in a broader range of fabrics, including cotton, which sublimation doesn’t handle well. Plus, you can print on darker colors, which is a big win if you do custom stuff like hoodies or tote bags.
You can check out more here: dft printer vs sublimation printer.

 

[winterhahn]

I’ve worked with both DFT and sublimation printing, and each has perks. Sublimation is excellent for polyester fabrics because the ink bonds with the fibers, making it super durable and bright. It’s perfect for things like T-shirts and mugs. But it’s pretty limited to light-colored materials, and you must be careful with fabric choices.
On the other hand, DFT printers are more versatile. They work in a broader range of fabrics, including cotton, which sublimation doesn’t handle well. Plus, you can print on darker colors, which is a big win if you do custom stuff like hoodies or tote bags.
You can check out more here: dft printer vs sublimation printer.

Great breakdown of the differences between the two methods. The point about DTF working on cotton and darker fabrics is really important for people doing custom apparel. That flexibility is why many businesses prefer it when producing items like uniforms or branded clothing. For example, companies offering cheap personalised workwear uk often rely on versatile printing methods so they can handle different fabrics and colors easily. Thanks for sharing such a clear comparison.