Love the rapid tac trick and using the squeegee and then the idea to do it all at once and lay it on top. Great ideas. Thank you so much. You saved me from wasting money on expensive sublimation blanks.

Thank you for the clear and concise instruction for a great result. You are da man! Love the bit about not wanting to see your face in the mirror, almost spit up my coffee.

WOW! That looks amazing! Thanks for continuing to update the process... and for hanging onto the old ones for comparison.

Tack snälla Roger för att du delar med dig och förklarar så bra, 👍👍

Loved this video! All of your videos are so informative. I can’t wait to try this out.

Wow!!! Very Clear instructions. Can’t wait to try. Thank you

Thank you Roger! Your videos are fantastic, I have learned so much from you.

Great info, I’ll be trying this later this week!

Love how comprehensive your instructions are! Thank you for another perfect video.

Thanks for you video - I didn't use the rapid tack, but your temperature was right on - total appreciation.

Yes, i really love the update on this.. Thank you

Thankyou so much for showing us your easy to follow and understand video on the sublimation process of glass. I’ve been wanting to try this.. again thanks

Thanks for the great tutorial. Amazing.

Thank you for such great instructions. Have already made 1 in picture frame. The other is on trivet thingy cooling. Lovr these, so easy.

Wow. Fantastic work

Very nice presentation. Thanks so much for all your work and willingness to share what you know. Great guy!!!

Thank you so much for this video. You explained the process so well. I am definitely going to give this a try if I can get the glass out of the lantern I purchased for a memorial project of my mom.

I've been doing photos using Oracal 651 vinyl on the cutting boards. Will have to try this.

Fantastic video. Really appreciate it!

"Maybe i can make one,o have a wood shop,oh) i felt this all too much!😂

This is an excellent demonstration!! I’m new to your channel and I’ve learned alot from watching you do things! Thank you so much!!

@sevensquirrelz4533

10 ай бұрын

Same here, new to the channel and thank you for being very great demonstrator, amazing job 👏🏾💯

Thank you Your tutorial is awesome.

Thank you for sharing. Awesome!

Kia ora from Aotearoa (New Zealand) Wow, that's amazballz!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work & knowledge. I've clicked like & subscribed & I look forward to seeing more from you again ❤. Also, thank you for explaining important things & explaining it well.

Great video! Thank you

Thanks so much. This is great

This looks so coo!

Great demonstration! I don’t have Rapid Tac but I have good success with a few drops of Synthrapol in water and using a mister bottle. I haven’t tried this with laminate yet but I’ve been doing the vinyl method I learned from one of your other videos and even had great turnout with a piece of my fused glass. Thank you!

@KatieDarden

11 ай бұрын

I have some Synthrapol from my silk screen/hand dying days! Thanks for the tip!

So cool thanks for sharing.

That’s awesome. Thank you

Thank you. Now on a mission to find the rapid tack.

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Rapid Tac amzn.to/3JBYMGn

Super video thanks

Thank you!!

Very clear instructions! Thank you 🙏 Do you have a source for the stl for the blue scraper holder on the right of your cricut? TIA

Absolutely awesome demonstration using the laminate. So happy you tried this out so I know it can be done effectively. Would like to know how they do over time. I love how you used 3 different pieces of glass, too. They are all great but the mirror is especially beautiful!

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

What is not shown is a long trial/mistake/error/don't like session. I experimented with several different ways, times, and temperatures and found this to be the most permanent. I also know it won't bleed (shouldn't) since I've sublimated to laminate in the past and never had any bleeding.

This is a wonderful video…. I’m still having issues getting all the air bubbles out on the edges… I’ve watched you video countless times

Does the 3ml laminate need to be the thermal kind? Sorry I did not see a link for the laminate that you used. Great demo! Has any one used white Cricut permanent vinyl?

thank you for this great video! I shall give it a try. First time ever I've seen someone pressing upside down and going to try this. But do you have a video doing this on acrylic? If not how to do this on small acrylics like coasters and keychains that are not so thick. TIA!!

@rogersshop

6 ай бұрын

Acrylics can be tricky as they can either melt, deform, or cloud up.

HI Roger ,i just watch your video for laminating on glass , i have some of the glass blocks i would like to sublimate a photo on to and then add the fairy light inside the cube. this is going to be a gift for a friend , i have the lamainat sheets ,would i just follow pretty much every thing you have done here ,thank you

Thank you for updating this process . I saw where the cutting glass with vinyl fades will this fade ?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Not with Laminate unless left in direct sun.

Thank you I tried to do the cutting boards but was really light I didn't know temperature where did you get the mirror s from I'm going to try it again

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Mirror tiles are from Menard's. Home Depot and Lowes also sell them.

Hi Roger, great video and great shop too! Do you have a video to Laminate Sublimation On Metal. I can't keep the wrinkles are terrible, even when I tried using the rapid tac... thought that I would try it. I also seem to get wrinkles in everything I try to laminate - I use the Cricut easy press.

@rogersshop

5 ай бұрын

Have never tried it on a metal surface. Maybe something for a future project...........................

Can you use the same application process using thermal laminate pouches?😊

I follwed your instructions but my image is lifting from the glass.....any tips to fix this issue?

Nice video, is there a way to remove the image from the glass cutting board? Thanx for the info.

@rogersshop

5 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6uZyrOnlb3IfcY.html

Great video. One question, what are the cutting settings for the laminate?

@rogersshop

2 ай бұрын

Measure your glass. This can vary.

This is a great idea and helpful video! Was there a reason you put the sub ink on the bottom? I thought it worked better if it was against the heat plate?

@rogersshop

9 ай бұрын

Laminate may deform if used the other way. Never fails this way.

Thanks! Very educational. If you just sublimate on the white vinyl instead of laminate, can you use it as a trivet or will it also separate? Can you hand wash the glass boards after sublimation is done?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can use white permanent outdoor vinyl and I have done a couple of videos on that, using Oracle 651. Hand washing is not a problem and we have run them through the dishwasher on the top rack with no problems. If using as a hot pan trivet, keep in mind that the pan should be below 350 degrees F or the vinyl may soften. I use a lot of these as "spoon rests" next to the grill, smoker, and stove to prevent "messes".

this is my first time watching you, loved the instruction thank you. i dont own a heat press, would the temp and time be the same for the easy press on the heat mat😊

@rogersshop

7 ай бұрын

Yes,, but you will need to keep CONSTANT heavy pressure and do not move. Can be done, but is not as easy as it sounds!

@tcalvin2010

7 ай бұрын

@@rogersshopthank you sir, im up for the challenge 😂. Happy Thanksgiving and God bless

Great tutorial! However, I'm having trouble getting all the air bubbles out even after using the squeegee. Any thoughts. Wondering if I'm using too much or too little Rapid Tac

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Hold the squeegee at a shallow angle, with pretty good pressure, and work from the center to the edge each way.

Hi Roger, new subscriber here... I've seen others get great results leaving out the laminate step and just sublimating directly to the Oracle 651. That said, do you see the laminate step that you do adding anything special to the piece that you would recomend not forgoing it? Thanks, V

Thank you, Roger you are a great teacher. One question... what thickness laminate are you using? I have seen people using anywhere from 1.5 to 5 millimeters. What is your experience? Thanks!

@rogersshop

6 ай бұрын

I use Scotch 3mil

Loved this video! What ml laminate did you use? 3ml or 5ml? I have some currently but not sure if it's the right thickness. Also, have you tried doing something that the laminate didn't completely cover and had to piece the laminate together? Just wondering how that would turn out. Thanks again for great tutorials!

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

3 mil. If you piece it together, you will see the seam. I've tried this a few times. Because the laminate shrikes a bit when heated, the seam will separate.

Will the projects fade over time?

Replay- thank you

If I mirror my image would it be as vibrant on both sides? I make in memory lanterns for friends and family when a loved one passes. I usually do the waterslide method but looking to see if I can sublimate it instead.

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it should be.

Great video! What can I use if I don't have rapid tac?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Distilled water. NO SOAP!

Sir May I know how you make your graphics or images , how do you size them and print straight to the sublimation printer? Those are all beautiful work! Thank you.

@rogersshop

11 ай бұрын

Photos are edited in either Lightroom or Photoscape X and usually printed from Inkscape. The program I use most for graphic design and setup is Inkscape and can send files direct to my sublimation printer (Epson) from within the program. When using my Sawgrass printer, the graphic is exported from Inkscape as a .SVG, then imported into the Sawgrass software for printing.

Silly question but when you cut your laminate on the cricut for the glass cutting boards, do you lay it face up or face down on the cricut mat to cut?

@rogersshop

4 ай бұрын

Face up

Side note question, what type of 3D printers are you using and do you have a video series for them?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

I have 3D printers from Creality (5), Tevo (1), Longer(2), and Kingroon (1). Several of them are covered in this Playlist: kzread.info/head/PL9XkOSht59Ov4JAzzzzkRK1TBuK25L21w

I want to sublimate onto a wine bottle but it’s clear and not sublimation treated. Would this method possibly work? And are there ways to get a white background on the bottle? This was so helpful! Thanks!

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

If you want a white background, use Oracle651 or 751 white vinyl. May take some experiments for time/temp, but this vinyl takes sublimation well.

Roger have you hung this in a window like a stained glass piece? If so what would you attach to the back for the chain/ribbon?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

You would need to epoxy a n\hanging ring to the glass. Note that these may fade over time in direct sun.

Am new to sublimation and enjoyed your video. My question is when you placed the laminate on the canvas, which side of the laminate do you press down? The clear or blurry side?

@rogersshop

5 ай бұрын

Foggy side down. Shiny side up.

@Alabamamobileweb

5 ай бұрын

@@rogersshop thank you for your quick reply and videos

I dont have a heat press like this yet? Is there a way you can use a cricut heat press and if so how long and what temp? Tysvm in advance

@rogersshop

10 ай бұрын

Yes, you can. But, it requires heavy pressure and DON'T MOVE while pressing. Not as easy as it sounds. Same time and temp.

Do you have a video on back lighting sublimation photo?

@rogersshop

6 ай бұрын

No, not specific, but there are a lot of ways to do it. Sunlight should be avoided as it will fade the dye over time.

I have a intricate logo that I want to put on a coated tumbler. Would this method work?

@rogersshop

11 ай бұрын

If the tumbler is coated for sublimation, then this is not the method to use. Check out my channel for tumbler sublimation videos. there are several.

I have been using the laminate sheet process for my cutting boards. Now all of a sudden my laminate is wrinkling. Any idea what could be causing this. It was never an issue before. Thank you..

@rogersshop

6 ай бұрын

Brand? I use only 3M. Some of the cheaper laminate sheets do wrinkle.

Hi, I have watched your videos over and over again, but I am still having a problem with the laminate not getting smooth around the edges of the glass cutting boards. I do use the Rapid Tac. I cut the laminate on my Cricut at 7.7. I have a Cricut Easy Press 2 and do 385 degrees for 180 sec and go back and do extra time but doesn't come out smooth. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

This requires heavy pressure and an Easy Press may not be enough.

Hi! No matter what I do or how closely I follow your (amazing) videos, I still get a line of bubbles through my image after they're pressed. The bubble isn't there when I put them into the heat press. I use an auto press. Thoughts on what could be causing that?

@rogersshop

2 ай бұрын

ALL moisture squeegeed out? Allowed to dry completely before pressing? Both are key.

@NicoleBrown-tk7hb

2 ай бұрын

@@rogersshop I haven't allowed it to dry before pressing!! How long to dry?

Roger, how do these look 2 months out? I was one that had a problem with blurring when using Oracal 651. I'm hoping this won't be the case with these.

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Laminate does not bleed or blur

Thanks for the tutorial. Have you sublimated Canvas like that?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Works very well.

@Wrightn221

Жыл бұрын

@@rogersshop thanks so much!!

Can you use polycrylic on the cutting boards?

@rogersshop

8 ай бұрын

Good luck getting an even coat. since it is water based, it will bead up.

I use 651 clear vinyl first then laminate..no problems

Do I have to use the Teflon sheet under and on top of the butcher paper?

@suesalazar1575

Жыл бұрын

I followed all the steps and mine gets bubbles everywhere after sublimating 😢

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Not required

What size are you cutting the laminate sheet for the round and square dollar tree cutting boards?

@rogersshop

11 ай бұрын

Measure your glass. Can be anywhere from 7.5" to 8". They are not always consistent!

What is the magic behind putting glass on top of sublimation print vs. opposite?

@rogersshop

3 ай бұрын

Laminate does not shrink, melt, or bubble

@LanceMcGrew

3 ай бұрын

@@rogersshop certainly makes all the difference using your technique and heat press settings. Thank you!!

Roger, after I spritz with the RapidTac and apply my laminate sheet, I'm getting a cloudy look under the laminate. Is that what you've found to be the case? Thank you!

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

No. Have not had that issue.

@cindyswain8094

11 ай бұрын

I’m having the same thing happen and am not sure why.

Does the laminate need to be the scotch thermal laminate?

@rogersshop

8 ай бұрын

Only brand I have used, but not saying you could not try others

Where did you get the tape dispenser????

@rogersshop

6 ай бұрын

Multiple Roll Cut Heat Tape Cut Dispenser amzn.to/3ZjyYqg

Roger, so just to be clear, you now prefer the laminate over the clear 651?

@rogersshop

2 ай бұрын

Depends on the application and end use. Both work. Vinyl tends to fade if exposed to direct sunlight. Laminate is not suitable for wet locations.

Quick question and maybe I missed it in the video. Did you heat press the laminate first then the photo or both at the same time?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

All done in one shot.

@alyssastewart419

Жыл бұрын

@@rogersshop okay thank you

Roger, if the image is on the back why did you say you wouldn't use it as a cutting board?

@rogersshop

8 ай бұрын

I have premium quality knives and glass is not a good substrate for a cutting board with quality cutting edges as it will dull them quickly. Glass is "OK" for cheap knives used for bar prep, etc.

@buddysmith7080

8 ай бұрын

Oh well, that's a given. It sounded like it had something to do with the process

Every time I try this procedure it fails. The laminate gets wrinkles in the back, which ruins the whole image. Why am I constantly getting wrinkles after every attempt?

Which side of the cutting board did you laminate on?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

If you have one with texture on one side, use the smooth side. If clear and smooth on both sides, it makes no difference.

Can I use the self laminating item

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Try as an experiment. I have never used that.

Always cloudy side of laminate goes into the substrate? Sublimate on the shiny?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Correct

@CarolynDorr

Жыл бұрын

@@rogersshop thank you!

Will the cutting board fade after time?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

If left in direct sun, then yes. Otherwise, no.

Awesome video as always. Question, where do you buy your butcher paper? I wish I could get pre cut ones already...lol. TY

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

I've bought butcher paper at Amazon, Costco, and Sam's Club. All about the same price.

@jennylowe4486

Жыл бұрын

@@rogersshop Great. ThankY ou

@hite1959

Жыл бұрын

Synergycrafts has the paper pre-cut. Love it!

How long does the image stay on the blank? Did any of these fade??

@rogersshop

4 ай бұрын

If in direct sun, it will fade. otherwise, permanent.

@jeangrandy8672

3 ай бұрын

@@rogersshopthank you

How do they hold up after a few months.

@rogersshop

8 ай бұрын

So long as not exposed to direct sun (it will fade), just fine.

I want too sub on a 11 x 17 glass cutting board can I use the laminate on a roll

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Yes, provided there is no seam as it will show.

@dorisgrant4860

Жыл бұрын

Do you know where I can purchase it at

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

@@dorisgrant4860 amzn.to/3Gmn8nu is a smaller size roll. 500' rolls are also available

@dorisgrant4860

Жыл бұрын

@@rogersshop thank you so much

If we find there's a mistake or the image didn't transfer correctly, can the laminate be removed from the glass and the glass reused?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Yes. "OOPS" happens!

@loiseubank7749

Жыл бұрын

@@rogersshop thank you

@cindyswain8094

11 ай бұрын

I’d like to know how to remove the laminate or the Oracle vinyl if a mistake is made. Can you help?

@loiseubank7749

11 ай бұрын

Yes, pull off as much as you can and use goo gone to loosen the rest and scrape off with a scraper.

@cindyswain8094

11 ай бұрын

I ended up applying slight heat to the vinyl (under butcher paper) for about 10 seconds and the vinyl came right up. I’m glad to know the glass wasn’t ruined. 👍

Why is my laminate keep creasing

I tired this with the thermal laminating sheets and the sheet shrunk. Is there a specific brand you are using?

@rogersshop

9 ай бұрын

I use 3M laminating pouches, cut in half.

@MsJerrip1

9 ай бұрын

@rogersshop Hmm, that's the brand I used. Any suggestions? I tried cutting it larger and that was an epic fail as it laminated to the butcher paper. Maybe turn down the heat? Thanks!

@rogersshop

9 ай бұрын

@@MsJerrip1 If it stuck to the paper, then you may have the wrong side facing the paper. The shiny side should face the paper and the dull side facing the project.

@MsJerrip1

9 ай бұрын

@@rogersshop Thanks for the quick reply. No, only the laminate overlap stuck to the butcher paper. The rest adhered to the glass but it bubbled around the edges as it shrunk and had already stuck to the paper

I assume you let the laminate dry before applying the photo?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Actually, I don't. If squeegeed properly, there is no residual Rapid Tac between the glass and laminate.

Is it microwave and dishwasher safe?

@rogersshop

6 ай бұрын

Not for a microwave. Hand wash is best, but we have run them on the top rack of the dishwasher.

After you make this glass, will a person be able to use it to put hot items such as a coffee cup on?

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Just keep below 350 degrees F

I did the sublimation on white 651 oracle on glass for a lantern and the pictures blurred in about a month do you have any idea why? Maybe this laminate method with vinyl behind is the answer but not sure the light will shine though🤷‍♀️ Any tips or thoughts appreciated.

@rogersshop

Жыл бұрын

This happens sometimes and there are different causes: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hI1qtNKCiZuXmto.html You can also use clear vinyl as a backing to the laminate if it did not adhere well. Generally, the use of Rapid Tac when pressing makes the laminate stick pretty well.

Great video! Thank You