plain glass sheets custom cut for sublimation

[bigdave779]

I'm looking for plain square glass sheets approx. 120mm x 175mm but could be suitable for sublimation. Is there such a thing available?

[Reg]

The glass would need to have a polymer coating as you can't sublimate on glass also I doubt 2 mm glass will withstand the heat press without shattering.

[Justin]

Depending what you're printing onto them UV may be a better option as they wouldn't need the coating.

[bigdave779]

yes your right i didn't think about the fact 2mm glass would probably crack under the pressure of the heat press. I was looking for a home made method of printing so thought a sublimation set up to do this would probably be best. Whilst UV would be ideal, I would have to outsource this as the cost of set up is far too expensive so unfortunately wouldn't be an option. The only other alternative I can think of would be to use waterslide decal sheets over the glass but this is the poor mans method and not the best finish.

[webtrekker]

Would you want the print to be completely opaque, or would you want some areas to remain transparent?

[Justin]

It's not the pressure that will crack it, I would think it would be the heat.

[GoonerGary]

Would sublimated clear acrylic sheets work as a substitute? It can be bought in various thicknesses.