CERAMIC TILE SUBLIMATION- The recommended settings below may need adjustments for best results.Settings will vary depending on the heat press brand and model ink and paperand atmospheric conditions.- The use of the Nomex Pad or felt pad and the specific layering of the tileand transfer allow the tile to press into the pad which helps wrap thetransfer around the tapered edge of the tile to produce a continuousdistribution of ink to the entire tile and its tapered edges.- To avoid ink blow-back place a sheet of scratch paper on top of the NomexPad/felt pad. This will extend the life of the Nomex Pad and preventdiscoloration and contamination from the ink to the pad.Supplies needed:- (tile)- Nomex Pad- sublimation transfer- teflon or scratch paper- heat tapeHeat press settings:- temperature - 400 degrees F- dwell time - varies depending on tile size. See sizes below.- pressure - lightLayer the press from the bottom pad to the top heat platen as follows:1. teflon sheet or scratch paper2. Nomex pad3. scratch paper (optional but recommended; see step 4 below)4. transfer (face up)5. substrate (tile - face down)6. teflon sheet or scratch paperSteps:1. Wipe the substrate with lint-free cloth to remove any debris ifnecessary.2. Position the substrate face down onto the transfer.3. Tape two ends of the substrate to the transfer using the heat tape.4. Place thin piece of scratch paper/butcher paper onto Nomex Pad to protectpad from blow-back ink).5. Place the transfer and substrate in the press onto the Nomex Pad (transferis under the tile face up; the tile is on top face down).6. Place the teflon sheet/scratch paper over the transfer and substrate.7. Press the items using the settings listed above. Also see variable dwelltimes for varias sizes below.8. Remove items from the press immediately. Use heat resistant gloves ifnecessary - the items will be very hot.9. Tear the transfer in half opposite of the taped ends and allow severalminutes to cool.Tips:- If the image of the final product appears light increase the dwell time orpressure slightly (20-30 seconds). Too much pressure can crack the ceramictile.- If the tile is cracked after sublimating reduce the pressure.- If the image on the final product appears blurred or substrate appearsyellowed reduce the dwell time slightly (20-30 seconds).
