Skill Level: Beginner
Tools & Supplies to Make It:
- MySawgrass+ Membership
- Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000 Printer
- Sawgrass Sublijet UHD Inks
- TruePix paper
- Flat Press
- 8.5”x11” or larger sublimation paper
- Hexagon Ceramic Coaster
- Heat Tape
How to Create It:
- Log into MySawgrass and from the Landing Page choose Design.
- For your product, select the Hexagon Ceramic Coaster by opening the Kitchen & Dining category or by using the search bar.
- On the Create Your Design Panel, click on Designs. Click on the filter icon and then select Inspiration and click apply.
- Choose the Be the Energy design.
- Click and drag your mouse to select the entire design and then use the resize icon to fit the design in the area and reposition it.
- You can change the text by clicking on the text field and then edit it by using the text panel on the left.
- Once the design is complete, hit the Print button and then on the Print Screen click on Print File.
How to Print It:
- You should get a popup that asks if you want to open Sawgrass Print Utility. You will need to click Open Sawgrass Print Utility. If you are not seeing this, you’ll need to disable your popup blocker.
- In Sawgrass Print Utility, start by scrolling down and making sure your print orientation is set to Portrait.
- For this project, use the preset for Ceramic Coaster.
- Make sure that the media size and type match what you have in the printer.
- On the Color Management Tab, we suggest having the Color Mode set to Vivid.
- When you’ve confirmed all of your settings, Hit Print.
How to Press It:
- Turn your press on and set the temperature to 365 degrees and the time to 240 seconds.
- To remove any dust, wipe down the coaster with alcohol and a lint free cloth.
- Tape your image down to the coaster.
- Place the coaster in the heat press and close.
- Wait 240 seconds before lifting the lid and removing the coaster.
- Use gloves when removing product, it will be very hot!
Tips & Tricks:
- Because cermaic tiles can be fragile, watch that your pressure is not too high. You can also use a silicone pad in the press to help cushion the coaster.
- To save paper you can place multiples of this image on your page. In the Sawgrass Print Utility, under Design Files, increase your number under repeat and then use spacing to arrange them on your page.
