sublimation printing - jigsaws

[Paul]

Me again
another video showing me trying to print jigsaws lol

[twinsgran]

I found this one quite funny as I've also tried flipping my puzzles, but have trouble doing so, so now I don't do it. I double check that the picture is going to fit properly and then put the puzzle on to the press base. Then I place the photo on top without using tape. This can take a bit of time but it takes time anyway if you use the flipping method so it's not a problem really. I hold it in place with one hand whilst placing the protective paper on top. Then press away. So far I've found that 180 deg for 60 secs seems to work for me. One thing I don't do, which I will start doing is pre pressing.
Keep them coming.

[Paul]

Thanks for your comment!
I actually tried to flip them 3 times!
I tired 180C before but i noticed slight blur on the corners so i now press them for 200C.

[viccar]

Great video again Paul....ahh job done

[Justin]

Instead of taping down onto the jigsaw, I wrap the edges of the paper over the jigsaw like a parcel and then tape over each corner of the paper. If you do this tight enough it keeps it together during the flip and also the tape never touches the jigsaw itself, useful if you're printing cheaper card ones where the jigsaw can get damaged easily

[Paul]

great tip!

[draig]

I use the old cooking method, Place print face up, line up jigsaw on print, fold edges over and tape, then place card cover over jigsaw/print back and flip over. Place whole thing in press face side up. Jigsaw is then supported on the card base. (Like taking a Quiche out of the foil, place on plate - place another plate on top - flip over - remove foil base - place plate on top and flip, no broken sides of quiche )

Sharon

[Justin]

Use an old piece of card to press with as you get indentation and warping. Then just put the new card back in for better presentation. I just keep the card from one jigsaw back for this purpose.

[Ian M]

Nice one yet again Paul.........Never knew you liked the smell of cardboard in the morning.

[Paul]

it's great! I tellin ya!