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Sublimation fading question…
Just wondering if anyone knows if i sublimate a design on to a grained gold plate so be displayed outside will it fade in the sun? If so, is there a way of preventing it/prolonging it? I’m just getting in to sublimationg so I’m a bit green here… also any reccomendations for transfer paper? I was told epson non gloss photo paper, but trying to find a decent quality non glossy photo paper seems to be harder than I thought down the local pc world! cheers
Darren -
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Yes, sublimation on aluminium will fade in sunlight. Life span would be dependent on position, eg. if facing north it will last a lot longer than if facing south. It’s more to do with the coating than the ink, however I believe there is a new coated aluminium with UV protection for several years in the course of developement.
As for paper I have always used Epson Photo Quality Inkjet Paper which should be available in most computer shops.
Jim -
Thanks Jim, thats what I was told by my supplier, but do you have a problem with glossy paper or do you use a particular weight paper or matte finish, semi-gloss etc… save me some trial and error time! I tried the glossy finish on the, but the glossy finish stuck to the plate! unless I’m using too much pressure or too much heat?!
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The paper you need is the Epson matt coated 102gsm in packs of 100.
A4 – S01061
A3 – S01068
Super A3 – S01069
Make sure you print on coated side.The A4 is available in computer/stationery shops at £9.99 per 100
You may have to order A3 and Super A3 However they can be bought direct from the Epson website.Jim
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Thanks a million jim, much appreciated, will try that!
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Hi
I prefer Truepix Paper (It’s US letter size rather Than A4) – you can get it from most subli suppliers.
I find that compared to the Epson, the colours are richer.
Cheers
Martin
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