There is nothing more exasperating than to have a picture perfect press job, only to discover that the lettering on the final product is backwards. With sublimation you must always mirror the design when printing. It may seem like a backwards approach at first, but when you think through the production process it really does make sense. Continue reading “Sublimation Basics – Image Mirroring”
Month: August 2011
Sublimation Transfer Paper – Which Side Is Up?
Most sublimation transfer papers have a right side and a wrong side, which are easily identified by the words “This Side Up”…right??? … WRONG! Unfortunately, most transfer papers do not have an easy identifying mark to designate which side should be printed on.
In most cases, there are markings on the package as to which side is up, but if you are one of those who likes to rip things open, there is a good chance you will either miss or obliterate the necessary information for paper orientation. But have no fear, in most cases one side is slightly brighter than the other and that is the correct side for printing. Continue reading “Sublimation Transfer Paper – Which Side Is Up?”