Dye sublimation help
What is dye sublimation printing?
From paper to coating
A sublimation printer puts a mirrored design on transfer paper. Under heat, dye leaves the paper and enters the polymer coating on the mug. The ceramic provides the shape, and the coating carries the image.
Why use a white blank?
Sublimation dyes are generally transparent. Areas with no ink show the colour of the mug. Gloss white gives colour and fine detail a light background. A similarly shaped glazed kitchen mug needs a suitable coating before it can take a sublimation print.