Dye-sublimation How-to: Transfer an Image onto Ceramic or Glass Shot with Convection Oven:

• Computer with image editing software (Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw, etc.)
• Dye-sublimation printer and ink
• Convection oven
• Scissors
• Cotton cloth or sponge
• Water tray
• Rubber heat wrap (cut to 14”H x 2.5”W)
• Heat tape
• Time and Temperature Settings Chart

1. After printing the image (in reverse) on sublimation transfer paper, trim the transfer paper to the fit the shot properly.  A print template with cut guidelines is helpful in eliminating any guesswork in this process.
2. Aligning the transfer paper on the shot, smooth out any wrinkles by using a damp cotton cloth or sponge. Hold it in place with tape.  The printed side of the transfer should be placed directly against the coated surface of the shot.
3. Using a rubber heat wrap, tighten the wrap by pulling and wrapping it at the same time. All exposed transfer paper should be covered completely by wrap. Using heat tape, secure the ends of the wrap.
4. Place the shot upside down on the convection oven rack and heat at the required temperature (See time and temperature settings chart). If heating more than one shot at a time, space the shots evenly on the oven rack. Heat for approximately 15 to 18 minutes.
5. Caution! The wrapped shot will be extremely hot. Wear heat protective gloves to remove the shot from the oven.
6. Wearing heat protective gloves, unwrap and pull off rubber heat wrap and transfer paper from the shot.
7. Place the shot on a cooling rack to cool down. (For best results use an electric fan to cool. This will stop the sublimation process)