Basics
- A digital image is printed on transfer paper using special sublimation inks. The print is then placed on polyester or poly-coated items (substrate) and then placed on a heat press until the inks turn to a gas and transfer the image onto the item.
What you need
- Your image or design on a flash drive. You can also email it to us at imagine@champaigncountylibrary.org
- The sublimation printer uses the following file types: PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, PSD, EPS, and TIFF
- The item you wish to transfer your picture to:
- The library carries 11 oz coffee mugs and white photo tiles for purchase.
- You may purchase other items from suppliers online. Items must be made specifically for use with sublimation printers.
- If you wish to make a t-shirt…100% polyester is best, items that have a lower polyester content will not be as vibrant. Shirts must be a light color (white, pale blue, pale yellow, etc)
- Basic instructions on using Microsoft Publisher to design a mug are available below.
- If you use Canva.com, here is a template you can use to design your mug. There are different sizes of mug paper; however, this is a standard size and some adjustments can be made when you come to the library to make your mug. Please remember to remove all the example images/text from the template and only include what you want on your mug.
Cost
Mug paper $1.00
8 ½” x 11” $1.50
11” x 17” $2.00
Mugs, Key Rings, and Photo Tiles $3.00
Basics of Sublimation (this is a basic informational video - we do not endorse any particular company)