Silhouette sublimation is a great way to transfer your images onto other materials, such as fabric or paper. The process involves using special ink and heat to transfer the image onto the desired material. It is a popular method of creating custom t-shirts, mugs, and other items. Setting up a Silhouette sublimation system can be done in just a few steps.
Step One: Gather your equipment. You will need an inkjet printer that is compatible with sublimation ink, a heat press machine, sublimation paper and ink, and the desired material you will be transferring your image onto. Make sure that all of these items are compatible with each other.
Step Two: Prepare your image for printing.
Make sure that it is in the correct file format (usually .jpg or .png) and size for printing on the desired material. Once you have prepared your image, you can use software such as Photoshop or Illustrator to adjust colors, contrast, brightness, etc.
Step Three: Print your image onto the sublimation paper using the inkjet printer. Make sure that you are using the correct settings for printing on the sublimation paper.
Step Four: Place the printed sheet of paper face down onto the material you are transferring it to. Then place both pieces into the heat press machine and close it.
Step Five: Set the heat press machine to its highest temperature setting and press down firmly for 30-60 seconds depending on what type of material you are using. When finished, remove both pieces from the machine and allow them to cool completely before touching.
Conclusion
Setting up Silhouette sublimation is easy when following these steps. With just a few pieces of equipment and some preparation time, you can create custom items quickly and easily with this method!