How to Sublimate on Glass - The Right Way to Do!

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If you love the idea of decorating your home with some super cool and unique articles, then you will truly like this idea to add an amazing sublimated article.

Of course, today, you are going to create a unique piece of decoration by sublimation on glass. We will share the whole method of how to sublimate on glass. It’s not super crazy to think if you want to sublimate on glass.

After sublimation on fabric, mug, and ceramic, now it’s also possible on glass. It’s gaining popularity because of the low cost and vibrant colors.

Now without wasting any more time, let’s start the learning and discover how simple it is to sublimate on glass.

How to Sublimate on Glass?

So first of all, you need some equipment and supplies to conduct the whole process of sublimation on glass:

Sublimation Printer
Heat press
Parchment paper
Sublimation ink
Heat resistant tap
Sublimation paper
Heat resistant gloves
Glass blank

Now follow the given steps to sublimate on glass:

Step #1

In the first step, you will create any unique, stylish design of your choice to make the article more fascinating.

So make sure that designs with an actual picture are not reversed printed and adjust the design according to the glass blank.

Now you can create a design by yourself, or you can buy it online. No doubt, a ton of printed designs are available for sublimation printing, so avail the opportunity to create some fantastic pieces of sublimation.

Step #2

Now you have printed paper in your hand. It’s time to set the printed paper on the glass blank but carefully keep the design upward facing, use the heat resistant tap to fix it on the glass.

If you don’t fix it properly, it may cause ghosting. Cover the glass edges by using the tap properly. You have a choice to select the glass blank, transparent glass, and a tampered with an opaque backside.

Step #3

When you have done taping, and the glass is ready with sublimation printing paper, now keep the parchment paper on the heat press and also cover the glass blank with parchment paper.

Step #4

To press the glass for sublimation is different from pressing all other types of material because it may shatter. So you need the right heat press for sublimation on glass.

Now in this step, set the temperature 400˚ to 400˚ (depends on the glass type) and time for 1 minute to 3 minutes to sublimate on glass and start pressing.

Don’t forget, keep the glass side upward. Be careful about temperature and press.

Follow the instructions because your glass may damage. When the time is up, remove the press and be careful because it’s too hot; use heat-resistant gloves to take it out.

Let it be cool down after you can do the sublimation paper removal. At last, you get the design on a glass of your choice.

Conclusion:

Finally, it’s time to summarize the all above points, to sublimate on glass is surely fascinating and you will love to do so.

It is an excellent printing method to customize glass photo frames and other decorating items. Now you can customize your glass blanks with your unique ideas because we have shared the easy method of how to sublimate on glass.

So, go and do something amazing to surprise the world with your unique sublimation work on glass!