Hello I came across this video cuz I'm trying to add an image to a glass cup is there anything I can do to transfer the image cause for some reason I'm not getting anything transferring add something to the glass for the image to transfer? your help would be very much appreciated
I've followed your technique using 651 and the Ikea lanterns. I made two memorial lanterns for family, and both have told me independently that the images are fading. I don't have the slightly clue why?
That’s why I’m here looking for any tips on how to keep it from fading. Always looks amazing for about a month and then within a couple months the image is almost unrecognizable. I was going to try to maybe spray the vinyl side with lacquer after it’s sublimated or spray the glass with subliglaze before applying the vinyl. The latter I think will work better it just might be more difficult to apply the vinyl after spraying it with subliglaze. Anyone else have any tricks on how to keep from fading?
2 questions: 1. Is there a clear vinyl that can be used instead of the white? 2. Can you do this same process with a cricut press? I do not have a press like the one displayed. Thank you for the information.
This is nice, I did not realise we could sub onto Oracle vinyl. A have a question about the glass, I see u did not heat it up a bit before putting it under the press, does the shock of the heat not crack it. Im trying to do glass bricks with a picture on, now i see that can work but not press the glass brick because it cracks. what way do u think i can bond that to the brick. is the oracle naturally sticky as sticker vinyl or heat reacted like the regular vinals A tip that may help u, I use baking (or silicone) paper to put onver the print on easisub and other stuff to prevent sticking or transfer, u should try it in place of the paper, it will just lift off. Another thought i have is to make tea trays using that vinyl, it can glass can be cut to size, i think it will work.
I press the sub transfer paper direct onto the sticker by cutting out the shape and and printing with some bleed to help register. no need to stick the sticker onto the glass and then press it, Remove excess sticker from around the print area and press the sticker and transfer sheet between baking paper, wait till it cool then carefully peel the paper off when its cold to lift easier. Temp 350F for 25/30 sec. on drinking glasses u cannot put into a press because of the curves. Carefully line up and transfer the sticker onto the drinking glass. (Water may help to move the sticker into position. This method works well for me.
Excellent tutorial! Thank you very much for all the info. Should you peel the paper off hot or will it be harder when it's cold? Thanks again!! 💙👏👍🏼💙👏👍🏼💙👏👍🏼💙
What heat press are you using? Also, I see you have a cup press, what kind and what size cups can you do? Also, do you only use pre laminated cups or do you apply your own laminate to sublimation? If you apply your own, what do you use? Love the lantern, great gift.
There are lots of those small multifunction presses out there. I got mine on Ebay for $150. I like using it on small dye sub items as opposed to my big 16x20 press.
Hello Rob I have been creating the lanterns exactly how you do them with the same supplies as well. But I run into my pictures over time start to become blurry, cloudy or fading. Do you know what I could be doing wrong? I use the touch led light
Hi Amina. I am no longer doing Sublimation. As far as using regular ink I do not believe this process will work. The Sublimation ink bonds at higher temp and pressure. Regular ink does not have the same properties.
Yes I need answers because I sale mine . What I've start doing is after I print my images and let dry I spray with mod podge clear acrylic sealer let dry but do it 3x's . So I'm waiting to see if that one fades . The other one is I left the sub paper affixed to the glass . Waiting to see what happens .
@@TrinityTalks well the last one I did I used all the above steps just when I pressed it I pressed orcal 651 clear 1st then pressed the pic . . I did that one in Jan. And haven't gotten a call about it fading . So from now on I use the orcal or laminate sheets . I heard that prevent fading on any items that's not submliate ready.
Great video. I learned a lot and just order some items on Amazon. I just need to know there are two sizes of the lanterns, by looking at the video these are small, what size photo do I print out? 5x7? Thank you so much for the wonderful tip.
I've been making the small ones and the small door is a 3w x 5h the big windows 4.5w x 5.5h long as the pics. Are not close up these measurements won't cut off any of the photo because of the little tirm the glass sits in .
Watched your tutorial seven times, followed everything to the absolute letter... paper will not release from the vinyl... using Seogol Sublimation paper... please tell me what I'm doing wrong:(
I like the light fixture idea, but I'll be Honest I'm not too impressed with the image quality. The image seems too light. You would have better results using laminate vs vinyl.
No, the reason to use vinyl is because it will sublimate through it and be visible on the other side. Glass works because it is transparent. For wood, you can use lamination film. Press lamination film onto wood. Once cooled, press the sublimation image on the laminated wood surface. For this one you have to mirror. You can search for videos on sublimation on wood using lamination film and you’ll have more info.
Hi, do you have a paper cutter? push your transfer though it a couple of times, not to cut just in and out... the plastic on the top and the metal on the bottom separates the transfer from the backing paper. Just move it back and forward a few times. (o:
i have tried over and over again and my picture does not come through on the glass as soon as I peel the oracle paper everything comes off. I have tried numerous times and temps HELP
When you say your pealing off the orical paper. Are you pealing the vinyl off the glass? The image doesn't transfer to the glass it stays in the vinyl. If you saying when you peal the paper with the image off there is no image on the vinyl its either not enough heat, not enough time or issue with the sublimation printing. I've not done any sublimation in over a year but will help where I can. You can also email me at thestarfinder@yahoo.com good luck.
Press it for longer times . I have to do my pressed on 400 for a total of 180 secs. But I do it in 60sec. Increments and check image after each press. 3 cycles brings my image in
Super thanks. it is really beautiful. is this possible with all types of glass? what kind of paper / vinyl did you take to stick to the glass before the photo is put on it? greetings Jennifer from the Netherlands
What paper do you use for this? I tried 3 times and the paper I have seems to be the issue I think. It always ends up with wrinkles. Almost like the paper trapped moisture and it made pockets or air some how. There are no bubbles on the 651 when it goes in, then it comes out with wrinkles. I honestly think it's my paper
Hi. try use this method, might help u. Matthew Hutson 1 second ago I press the sub transfer paper direct onto the sticker by cutting out the shape and and printing with some bleed to help register. no need to stick the sticker onto the glass and then press it, Remove excess sticker from around the print area and press the sticker and transfer sheet between baking paper, wait till it cool then carefully peel the paper off when its cold to lift easier. Temp 350F for 25/30 sec. on drinking glasses u cannot put into a press because of the curves. Carefully line up and transfer the sticker onto the drinking glass. (Water may help to move the sticker into position. This method works well for me.
thankyou for this i have been looking at those lanterns and been wanting to make a few things like this i never thought you could use standard white vinyl to sublimate on opens a world of ideas do you know if itll work with any white vinyl like metamark m7 or oracle only?
@@sophieappleton93 I've learned you can sub on white glitter htv & glow in the dark htv. I sub on white glitter htv when I want to sub on dark clothing
For a transparent background I’d use waterside decal instead of sublimation. Although, I think you can purchase precoated class for sublimation from some businesses.
Sorry but we are no longer making sublimation pieces. There are several Sublimation groups on FB with people making these. Good Luck and have a Safe Day.
Do not reverse the image. Since you are sublimating through the vinyl, the same direction of your print will be shown on your glass. If you mirror, the front of the glass will show mirrored!
Is my heat to high if it broke my glass? The image transferred but I couldn’t use it because the glass was broke. ☹️ Any help would be appreciated. It was a picture frame glass. 350 temp/270 time.
They all should be poly vinyl, the issue is the finished product. Using transparent will make the picture more transparent and not see much picture. The best way to know is to get a piece of glass or mirror from the dollar store and try it. Buy a cheap $1.00 picture frame at the dollar store and play with the glass and whatever you want to use for vinyl. Colored vinyl gives a hue effect of that color. I have seen some use a beige and it makes sort of like an old world effect.
Great tutorial. I just happened upon this tutorial. I had no idea you could sublimate on glass. Thank you!
Thank you what a great sublimation idea and it's good to see all the details you have to do.
Love this it's beautiful.
Oracale 651 is permanent vinyl, not HTV
He said vynl
I have done several lanterns and have noticed over time the images blurs and fades. Any suggestions to prevent this from happening?
skip rapid tac. i work in a sign shop and we just use palmolive and water in a spray bottle.
what kind of Palmolive do you use
@@angelascott8294 any dish soap will work. But we use palm olive essential clean original.
Doesnt take much about 1 tablespoon for a spray bottle.
Hello I came across this video cuz I'm trying to add an image to a glass cup is there anything I can do to transfer the image cause for some reason I'm not getting anything transferring add something to the glass for the image to transfer? your help would be very much appreciated
I have found that after you heat press the item, spray the paper with water and it comes off much easier.
Do you let the glass cool completely first
Enjoyed the video does or have u tried using old farm house windows to do the same if so I would like to see the results please. Thank you
Awesome video, never thought to do this before.
Can you just wait for it to cool before you pull it off?
I've followed your technique using 651 and the Ikea lanterns. I made two memorial lanterns for family, and both have told me independently that the images are fading. I don't have the slightly clue why?
That’s why I’m here looking for any tips on how to keep it from fading. Always looks amazing for about a month and then within a couple months the image is almost unrecognizable. I was going to try to maybe spray the vinyl side with lacquer after it’s sublimated or spray the glass with subliglaze before applying the vinyl. The latter I think will work better it just might be more difficult to apply the vinyl after spraying it with subliglaze. Anyone else have any tricks on how to keep from fading?
Will this same method work on glass and wine bottles using the mug heat transfer? Thanks for sharing.
2 questions: 1. Is there a clear vinyl that can be used instead of the white? 2. Can you do this same process with a cricut press? I do not have a press like the one displayed. Thank you for the information.
This is nice, I did not realise we could sub onto Oracle vinyl. A have a question about the glass, I see u did not heat it up a bit before putting it under the press, does the shock of the heat not crack it.
Im trying to do glass bricks with a picture on, now i see that can work but not press the glass brick because it cracks. what way do u think i can bond that to the brick. is the oracle naturally sticky as sticker vinyl or heat reacted like the regular vinals
A tip that may help u, I use baking (or silicone) paper to put onver the print on easisub and other stuff to prevent sticking or transfer, u should try it in place of the paper, it will just lift off.
Another thought i have is to make tea trays using that vinyl, it can glass can be cut to size, i think it will work.
I press the sub transfer paper direct onto the sticker by cutting out the shape and and printing with some bleed to help register. no need to stick the sticker onto the glass and then press it, Remove excess sticker from around the print area and press the sticker and transfer sheet between baking paper, wait till it cool then carefully peel the paper off when its cold to lift easier. Temp 350F for 25/30 sec. on drinking glasses u cannot put into a press because of the curves. Carefully line up and transfer the sticker onto the drinking glass. (Water may help to move the sticker into position.
This method works well for me.
I have a whole roll of Oralite 5000 vinyl - will that work for this?
you said it's HTV but the oracle 651 you have on the amazon it is permanent vinyl.
Excellent tutorial 👍👍
Excellent tutorial! Thank you very much for all the info. Should you peel the paper off hot or will it be harder when it's cold?
Thanks again!!
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I love the tutorial, can I do this on a glass from a picture frame
What heat press are you using? Also, I see you have a cup press, what kind and what size cups can you do? Also, do you only use pre laminated cups or do you apply your own laminate to sublimation? If you apply your own, what do you use? Love the lantern, great gift.
There are lots of those small multifunction presses out there. I got mine on Ebay for $150. I like using it on small dye sub items as opposed to my big 16x20 press.
Well done…is that lantern/image now weather resistant?
Enjoyed the video thanks
Thanks love it! Can I use my cricut heat press? Thank you again
Wow thank you so much for this awesome
Have you tried doing this on a stemless wine glass?
thy my method above, i do it on glasses, u cannot press on the curves of a glass. (Matthew)
Looks great.
Thank you for this video. Awesome!
Whats the link or name of the light fixture
Is there a video on how to do the plug hook ups
to make it easier to separate the vinyl, use two pieces of masking tape attached to each side and pull apart...(window tint technique)
Hello Rob I have been creating the lanterns exactly how you do them with the same supplies as well. But I run into my pictures over time start to become blurry, cloudy or fading. Do you know what I could be doing wrong? I use the touch led light
I would like to know that too!
hi! very nice work. Is it possible to do it on front side of a regular coffee mug.
can I use my cricut heat press 2 for this
I don’t have sublimation printer can you use regular print with your ink
Hi Amina. I am no longer doing Sublimation. As far as using regular ink I do not believe this process will work. The Sublimation ink bonds at higher temp and pressure. Regular ink does not have the same properties.
Will this work like on picture frames?
If you mean the glass within a picture frame, yes, you can use this exact technique on those too.
Hi nice video,
One more subscriber to your channel, and can you do this method on a stainless steel mug?.
Thanks,
Was a little confused as it cut off and you already had ya image on.
i really need to know how to do the light, i tried fairy lights and it shows thru the pic, did you do a video on this?
is that a clear oracle 651. I have used both the glossy white and matte but they fade even inside
what if your image is smaller than your vinyl/cutting board. do you have to protect the vinyl somehow around the perimeter.
I did an image that was smaller than the glass cutting board that I made and it worked out fine with no additional protection.
Has anyone noticed why the sublimation on glass looks foggy after some time (6-8 months later)?
Yes I need answers because I sale mine . What I've start doing is after I print my images and let dry I spray with mod podge clear acrylic sealer let dry but do it 3x's . So I'm waiting to see if that one fades . The other one is I left the sub paper affixed to the glass . Waiting to see what happens .
@@tychemamitchell1737Thank you for doing this! How did they end up turning out? Would love to know your results.
@@TrinityTalks well the last one I did I used all the above steps just when I pressed it I pressed orcal 651 clear 1st then pressed the pic . . I did that one in Jan. And haven't gotten a call about it fading . So from now on I use the orcal or laminate sheets . I heard that prevent fading on any items that's not submliate ready.
Great video. I learned a lot and just order some items on Amazon. I just need to know there are two sizes of the lanterns, by looking at the video these are small, what size photo do I print out? 5x7? Thank you so much for the wonderful tip.
measure your glass panes with a tape measure, to get the actual print size dimensions. Hope that helps answer your question.
I've been making the small ones and the small door is a 3w x 5h the big windows 4.5w x 5.5h long as the pics. Are not close up these measurements won't cut off any of the photo because of the little tirm the glass sits in .
after several months mine blurred. Is this something I did?
I used oracle 651 clear, and my image didn’t print into the glass. I printed at 375 for 270 seconds. What am I doing wrong?
You have to use white vinyl.
Use white they cone in matte or glossy
I used clear and solid white and my images came through I pressed 400 degrees for 60 sec. 3x's
Why does everyone use oracal? Can't you use any permanent vinyl?
Hi I purchased flush mount. It has loose wires. Where do I find cord to attach it to so I can plug it up?
He had both listings for eBay. One for the flush mount and one for the cord.
Watched your tutorial seven times, followed everything to the absolute letter... paper will not release from the vinyl... using Seogol Sublimation paper... please tell me what I'm doing wrong:(
I like the light fixture idea, but I'll be Honest I'm not too impressed with the image quality.
The image seems too light. You would have better results using laminate vs vinyl.
can you do this olso on jars?????
Could I use these exact same steps to sublimate on wood? To make small signs?
No, the reason to use vinyl is because it will sublimate through it and be visible on the other side. Glass works because it is transparent. For wood, you can use lamination film. Press lamination film onto wood. Once cooled, press the sublimation image on the laminated wood surface. For this one you have to mirror. You can search for videos on sublimation on wood using lamination film and you’ll have more info.
You can apply polycrylic to the wood , allow it to dry, then sublimate on it
@@commercialaccount9501 GREAT IDEA!!
Just seen your message. I press a sheet of lamination film onto the wood then sublimate onto that.
What kind of machine can you recommend for a beginner? I want to do family photos on glass.
Oracal 651 is NOT an htv vinyl.
can you do this with ordinary vinyl for cricut machine?
Thank you
Have you tried this process on stemless wine glasses?
I would like to know this as well
What if you don't have a press but have an easy press?
Why does the title say (NOT HTV) when you say that the vinyl is HTV? I am confused.
Right but I wonder if he used permanent vinyl because htv would not stick when the backing is removed so I think he meant permanent
@@tiffanywilliams7700 because he says HTV but it's indeed permanent vinyl
@@r0rtn1nc4L1FE correct. I’m aware. Thanks. Also I read the description box after reading the comment and he corrected his error
@@r0rtn1nc4L1FE I wasn’t wondering why she asked the question.
Can I use glow in the dark vinyl?
can you used the clear oracal vinyl?
Yes I purchased one roll of solid white and clear .
Hi, do you have a paper cutter? push your transfer though it a couple of times, not to cut just in and out... the plastic on the top and the metal on the bottom separates the transfer from the backing paper. Just move it back and forward a few times. (o:
i have tried over and over again and my picture does not come through on the glass as soon as I peel the oracle paper everything comes off. I have tried numerous times and temps HELP
When you say your pealing off the orical paper. Are you pealing the vinyl off the glass? The image doesn't transfer to the glass it stays in the vinyl. If you saying when you peal the paper with the image off there is no image on the vinyl its either not enough heat, not enough time or issue with the sublimation printing. I've not done any sublimation in over a year but will help where I can. You can also email me at thestarfinder@yahoo.com good luck.
Press it for longer times . I have to do my pressed on 400 for a total of 180 secs. But I do it in 60sec. Increments and check image after each press. 3 cycles brings my image in
Hi what's the pressing times and temp I couldn't keep up sorrrrry . Is this htv or sticky vinyl will why white do or oracal only
He pressed 400 for 60 secs. Oracle 651 Permanent crafters vinyl .
Which heat press are you using
I cannot fin the lights on Amazon. Can you please send me the link?
can you do a cold peel?
Super thanks. it is really beautiful. is this possible with all types of glass? what kind of paper / vinyl did you take to stick to the glass before the photo is put on it? greetings Jennifer from the Netherlands
If the glass doesn’t have the sublimation coating the design will only stay if it never gets wet.
@@KeepingitRealwiththeMillers he puts oracal 651 white on the glass and that can be sublimated
What paper do you use for this? I tried 3 times and the paper I have seems to be the issue I think. It always ends up with wrinkles. Almost like the paper trapped moisture and it made pockets or air some how. There are no bubbles on the 651 when it goes in, then it comes out with wrinkles. I honestly think it's my paper
Hi. try use this method, might help u.
Matthew Hutson
1 second ago
I press the sub transfer paper direct onto the sticker by cutting out the shape and and printing with some bleed to help register. no need to stick the sticker onto the glass and then press it, Remove excess sticker from around the print area and press the sticker and transfer sheet between baking paper, wait till it cool then carefully peel the paper off when its cold to lift easier. Temp 350F for 25/30 sec. on drinking glasses u cannot put into a press because of the curves. Carefully line up and transfer the sticker onto the drinking glass. (Water may help to move the sticker into position.
This method works well for me.
Sorry just saw your description Try and use 651 clear also
Did you use Vinyl sticker paper? Or was it the 3G Opaque paper?
Oracal 651 permanent vinyl - white
Oracle 651 is a permanent vinyl not an htv vinyl
651 is permanent adhesive vinyl NOT htv
What design software do you use?
I thought 651 was permanent vinyl you keep saying htv ?
It is NOT htv. That is why I added that in the title. I kept mis-speaking in the video and did not realize my error until processing.
will this work on tile?
thankyou for this
i have been looking at those lanterns and been wanting to make a few things like this
i never thought you could use standard white vinyl to sublimate on
opens a world of ideas
do you know if itll work with any white vinyl like metamark m7 or oracle only?
I will be doing this on a lantern from Hobby Lobby!
Does it work on any white vinyl.? Htv or sticky vinyl ?
@@sophieappleton93 I've learned you can sub on white glitter htv & glow in the dark htv. I sub on white glitter htv when I want to sub on dark clothing
If you use Tex-print R paper it wont stick!
I had the same problem with TexTR
Can u sub straight onto the glass.. or how would I put words on glass but don't want the white background?
For a transparent background I’d use waterside decal instead of sublimation. Although, I think you can purchase precoated class for sublimation from some businesses.
Can you use other colors than white vinyl?
I've not tried other colors. But would guess it would affect the printed colors.
So did I hear correct that you can make it for me if I send the pictures? if So how do I contact you and get a quote?
Sorry but we are no longer making sublimation pieces. There are several Sublimation groups on FB with people making these. Good Luck and have a Safe Day.
@@zimhome Why did you decide to stop making sublimation pieces?
Two Tiny pieces of tape on either side press together then peel
325/ 275 seconds. Print no mirror side Place vinyl on glass place on press print- Vinyl-Glass
I’m confused on your vinyl did you use 651 (permanent and heat it up and make HTV) or did you use HTV??
Im curious also?? Oracle 651 is sticker, right??
It looked sticky when he trimmed it. Pretty sure it was permanent.
651 is not HTV; it is considered a permanent vinyl.
He used permanent vinyl Oracal 651. It can take some heat and once cooled won’t come off the glass.
I thought 651 was just permanent not htv
do you wanna elaborate on the "special" paper and printer please?
He’s talking about a sublimation printer and paper that’s all
@@brucetrisha1 thanks for stating the obvious. I asking for the brand of printer and paper thank you.
He said Sawgrass printer at the beginning.
@@astridanayalation4512 you can also use a epson 2720
@@mikajo1971 thank you Jamie
Is rapid tax necessary, would the Oracal stick to the glass and does the photo need to be reversed if there is lettering/words
The Rapid Tac lets the piece float for alignment. It's not needed, just much easier. If there is lettering you need to reverse the image. Cheers :)
You can use water and a few drops of dish soap in a spray bottle. You just want the vinyl to be able to slide around
Do not reverse the image. Since you are sublimating through the vinyl, the same direction of your print will be shown on your glass. If you mirror, the front of the glass will show mirrored!
Buddy Smit
@@nancyeaguiar He did say that .
What paper do you use to sublimate
my paper is sticking to vinyl cant get the sublimation paper off
I am having this problem did you find a solution
I watched another video by someone else and they misted the paper with water and it came right off
Was that before or after peeling cause my is a sub paper is sticking
Could this also work on acrylic?
The sublimation process uses way too much heat for the acrylic. My guess it would warp.
They are making acrylic substrates for this purpose.
651 is NOT HTV, it’s sign vinyl.
It works better if you sublimate your image on to the vinyl first then press the vinyl to your substrate.
@Liberty General Store. What is your process?
yes please let us know
Is my heat to high if it broke my glass? The image transferred but I couldn’t use it because the glass was broke. ☹️ Any help would be appreciated. It was a picture frame glass. 350 temp/270 time.
Have you figured out why your glass broke?
The same thing happened to me last week and I dont wanna keep breaking my glass
@@TOOTIECAT74 I had to much pressure on my heat press for the glass. I untightened the top plate and it worked fine. :)
Oracle 651 is not htv i
Could you also use 651 transparent vinyl?
They all should be poly vinyl, the issue is the finished product. Using transparent will make the picture more transparent and not see much picture. The best way to know is to get a piece of glass or mirror from the dollar store and try it. Buy a cheap $1.00 picture frame at the dollar store and play with the glass and whatever you want to use for vinyl. Colored vinyl gives a hue effect of that color. I have seen some use a beige and it makes sort of like an old world effect.
Whats the link or name of the light fixture