COLOR SUBLIMATION DYE TRANSFER FROM COLOR VIDEO PRINTS TO CERAMIC MUGS AND THE LIKE

摘要

A method of applying the images in prints, produced by a color image thermal printer, on ceramic mugs, tiles, and metal objects having coating which will absorb the sublimable dyes employed, and fabrics with a polyester content of 50% or higher. The method employs a heat press to achieve an effective transfer the sublimable dyes of the print into a plastic surface coating applied to ceramic mugs, tiles, or metal articles or the polyester components of fabrics. The limited quantity of sublimable dyes contained in the print produce a sharp, clearly defined transfer when heated to between 350-450.degree.F while being tightly and continuously pressed against the transfer surface by a relatively high pressure for a period of three to six minutes.