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Safety
Safety
The printer itself is very safe, however some safety rules must be followed when using the heat press.
Always wear heat protective gloves while working with the heat press.
Handle any items that have been heat pressed with heat protective gloves and allow them to cool fully in a safe place before storing or transporting them.
Rules
Rules
If you will be printing anything in large batches (i.e. more than several sheets of paper) please get staff approval first.
As a reminder, you are not permitted to sell anything made on the equipment in the space.
How do I ACCESS THE DYE SUB PRINTER?
How do I ACCESS THE DYE SUB PRINTER?
The Sawgrass Dye Sub printer is one of the few pieces of equipment in the makerspace that does not require training to use. Once you have access to the space, by filling out the agreement form, you may follow the guides below to make a coaster, magnet, and more!
MATERIAL COSTS
MATERIAL COSTS
We will be charging per sheet of paper, which will incorporate the costs of ink. It will be $0.30/sheet of paper. You are permitted one free sheet per week.
Always refer to the Material Store page for the most updated pricing.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
This printer works nearly the same as an inkjet printer but with special inks and papers for the dye sublimation process. Dye Sublimation is an image transfer process that chemically changes printed inks into vapor when placed on a heat press. The vapor penetrates the material on a molecular level, forming a permanent bond with the material's substance. This allows for permanent adhesion of images on a variety of synthetic materials, such as ceramic, polyester, acrylic, metal, and more! Dye sublimated items will not bleach in the laundry, microwave, or dishwasher, keeping the images vivid and long-lasting.
More resources
More resources
Learn how to sublimate your very own custom coaster using the Dye Sub Printer!
Learn how to sublimate your very own custom magnet using the Dye Sub Printer!
Learn how to use the Dye Sub Printer to make your very own custom earrings or pendant!
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