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How to Sublimate Poly Coated Shot Glasses

How to Sublimate Poly Coated Shot Glasses
When it comes to product development, Condé is continuously innovating new processes. Lately, we have been focusing on the endless sublimation opportunities granted by SubliShrink™ shrink wrap film sleeves. One item that is greatly improved by using this are shot glasses. Not only are shot glasses popular at gift shops, they are used in bars and restaurants where owners can represent their company logo on their glassware. Many Mexican restaurants and Irish establishments give thousands away with the drink as promo items on Cinco de Mayo and St. Patrick’s Day. Also, tourist bars and restaurants use cups that customers are free to have as a keepsake.

Due to their small size, shot glasses have been difficult to properly sublimate in the past because as we know, sublimation is about contact. However, the SubliShrink ™ shrink wrap film sleeve not only creates contact but adds a moderate amount of pressure and conforms to the shape of the object. The following describes our new process:

Materials Needed

Digital template

Printed transfer

Blank Shot Glass

SF79 SubliShrink™ Shrink Wrap Film

Heat Tape

Convection Oven

Instructions

1. Download a digital product template and use it to create the uniquely shaped artwork.

2. Print the transfer and cut/trim the printed portion from the page.

3. Affix transfer to the shot glass using heat tape.
3. Affix transfer to the shot glass using heat tape.

4. Cut SF79 SubliShrink ™ Shrink Wrap Film in half and then down the center seam. Film does two shot glasses.

5. Affix one end of the wrap to the shot glass and roll shot glass to cover completely. Cut off excess.
5. Affix one end of the wrap to the shot glass and roll shot glass to cover completely. Cut off excess.

6. Use heat gun to tighten SubliShrink ™ Shrink Film to the Shot Glass.

7. Place Shot Glass in convection oven for 10 minutes at 400° F.
7. Place Shot Glass in convection oven for 10 minutes at 400° F.

8. Carefully remove the shot glass from the oven and let cool.

9. Remove the shrink wrap film and transfer from shot glass.
9. Remove the shrink wrap film and transfer from shot glass.

The results create fully imaged drinkware that makes an impression with minimal cost!

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