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Re: My very first Sublimation Print
Posted: 12 May 2012, 18:13
by bigj2552
just lost my sublimation virginity lol
Doing some things for myself to get some practice in.....
This is my very first mug...in fact, very first of anything sublimation

After various tweekings with settings / colours ect...below is the result !
The black through the red lettering is ment to be there.....its not faded or colours running into each other !
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180c for 180sec...when finished - sat it next to a slightly open window with wind coming in to cool it !
Re: My very first Sublimation Print
Posted: 12 May 2012, 18:21
by smitch6
looks nice well done

tis a lovely feeling when you pop out your 1st successful item hey

Re: My very first Sublimation Print
Posted: 12 May 2012, 18:29
by sonywiz
I like it. Looks really sharp & crisp.

I'm hoping to lose my sublimation virginity this weekend too ! just waiting on paul to send me a profile for my printer. So tempted to print one just for sake of it... but i'll wait !:frown:
Re: My very first Sublimation Print
Posted: 12 May 2012, 18:35
by bigj2552
sonywiz;45496 wrote:I like it. Looks really sharp & crisp.

I'm hoping to lose my sublimation virginity this weekend too ! just waiting on paul to send me a profile for my printer. So tempted to print one just for sake of it... but i'll wait !:frown:
and thats without profile from paul !.....expecting slightly better when i get the proper profile

Re: My very first Sublimation Print
Posted: 12 May 2012, 18:43
by sonywiz
Damn... thats impressive... What printer you using ? So tempted to turn the mug press on...
Re: My very first Sublimation Print
Posted: 12 May 2012, 18:47
by bigj2552
sonywiz;45498 wrote:Damn... thats impressive... What printer you using ? So tempted to turn the mug press on...
Brother 5910dw's with extra large refillable carts
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but thats with a lot of tinkering with the colours in coral draw and the printer itself since 9am this morning !
huge amount of coffee & the odd sweary word got me through it all lol
Re: My very first Sublimation Print
Posted: 12 May 2012, 18:52
by sonywiz
Never even considered a brother, just spent £115 on another Epson p50 A4 for sub printing, This brother A3 your using is only going for £99, I could kick myself but knowing me i'd probably miss !
Re: My very first Sublimation Print
Posted: 12 May 2012, 18:53
by bigj2552
sonywiz;45500 wrote:Never even considered a brother, just spent £115 on another Epson p50 A4 for sub printing, This brother A3 your using is only going for £99, I could kick myself but knowing me i'd probably miss !
sure are bud.....thats why i picked up 2 of them last month, when the sale was on lol.....bargain !

is the sale still on ????
normal price - £199 - sale price - £99...grab it while you can lol
Re: My very first Sublimation Print
Posted: 12 May 2012, 19:01
by sonywiz
Selling new on fleabay for £99, extra large 80ml cartridges £20. think i'll wait till i get my profile back... I'm like a kid in a sweet shop at the minute... bought lots of stuff but not printed anything yet... suspense is killing me.
Re: My very first Sublimation Print
Posted: 12 May 2012, 20:39
by JSR
sonywiz;45500 wrote:Never even considered a brother, just spent £115 on another Epson p50 A4 for sub printing, This brother A3 your using is only going for £99, I could kick myself but knowing me i'd probably miss !
Should have browsed the forum:
http://www.dyesubforum.co.uk/vbforum/sh ... mation-use - posted over a year ago.
