Sublimation on Wood

Sublimating On Wood

Sublimation is used primarily for printing t-shirts at-a-time. However, it is also able to be applied to different metals and other materials, such as wood. If you wish to sublimate onto wood, it is necessary to choose wood coated with a polymer that lets it grasp the ink for sublimation more efficiently.

If you don't own poly-coated wood, you could utilize laminating papers to make a laminate of the wood, before sublimating it. This layer acts as an additional layer of support that will help the color adhere to wooden surfaces.

Its quality job is also dependent on the kind of wood used. If you're using natural wood, a portion of the grain will reflect through the style that the process. Many people are enthralled by this design and are keen to incorporate wood grain into their overall design. But keep this in mind when you are considering sublimating on wood.

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This is how you can sublimate wood:

1. The first thing to do is make sure that the wood is being sublimated. If you've got wood coated with poly that is poly-coated, you can sublimate it on your own, however, should you not have it, you'll require a laminating machine as well as laminating paper. You'll need to laminate the opposite side of the wood that will sublimate. That means that when you laminate it the glossy surface of the laminating paper must be placed on top of the wood you wish to sublimate.
2. After you have laminated the wood, you are able to remove the extra paper that was used for laminating away. This will make it at the point of sublimation.
3. Prepare your design by printing your design with a sublimation printer, and some sublimation papers. It is not necessary to use a special ink specifically designed for wood since the laminated paper will make the ink adhere to the wood in a very fine way.
4. Lay the design flat on the surface of the piece of wood you're sublimating. If you've got a cut-out piece of wood with an image, you'll need to cover the entire thing with paper on the bottom and top of the wood, as well as the paper used for sublimation. So, as the pattern is transferred through the process of sublimation it won't get transferred onto your tabletop.
5. Utilizing your heat-press, make sure you use the appropriate pressure and setting for the sublimation ink and press it onto the surface of the paper for sublimation.
6. After a couple of minutes, you can remove the heat press and allow till the wooden surface cools slightly before taking off the paper that was sublimated. The design should have been effectively transferred onto the wood surface.

Sublimation Printing Technolgy

 As the digital era progresses, the need for physical prints of photos is slowly becoming obsolete. However, some people still want to own their photographs as tangible items. There are many reasons why an individual might want a photo printed physically. For example, one may have the memory of a certain moment burned in their mind and cannot bear to forget it even if they delete it from their camera or phone. Whatever the reason, there is a growing market for sublimation printers. Specifically, Epson Ecotank Printers for Sublimation are of top-notch quality printers for sublimation printing. 

What is Sublimation Printing Technolgy?

Sublimation printing technology is used by well-known companies, such as Nike and Disney to print images on t-shirts. This process involves heating ink dyes until they turn into gas and then using them to print an image on a medium. One of the latest products from Epson, the Artisan 1430, is aimed at small businesses and homes who wish to print custom images in a quick and easy manner. It uses a five-ink system in which black ink is used in combination with metallic silver or light cyan, magenta and yellow to produce detailed color images on special sublimation paper.

Artisan 1430 Printer

The Artisan 1430 has a dust-proof design with front access to the ink cartridge and waste tank. The unit can be used with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac Os X 10.5 or higher operating systems. It is capable of producing borderless prints up to 8.5 inches x 11 inches in size. The sublimation paper is sold separately but can be bought in packs of six for about $30. However, because the print head has a life span of around 10 million dots, buyers will find that they are able to produce an average of 2,000 prints before replacing them which brings down the cost per print.

Epson 1440

The Epson 1440 offers both wired and wireless printing options which allow users to print from any room in the house without having to rely on an Ethernet connection. This is especially useful if one has a laptop computer that does not have a built-in network card or a device such as a tablet or a smartphone that lacks a USB port.

The print quality of Artisan 1430 has received a lot of praise from experts and consumers alike. The prints have deep colors which are sharp and accurate, but not quite as dark as those produced by dedicated photo printers. For individuals who require a high-quality sublimation printer with easy to use features at an affordable price, this Epson unit is definitely worth considering.