[pottersmarkltd]

Has anyone used an infrared convection cooker like the NuWave for sublimating on mugs? I'm looking for a low cost oven for low volume mug sublimation.

Thanks,

Marty

 

[proworlded]

Marty.

Have you considered using your home oven?

 

[pottersmarkltd]

Marty.

Have you considered using your home oven?

I was informed that cooking food was not a good idea after sublimation. The outgassing of the sub process may be unhealthy.

Thank you ,

Marty

 

[Amw]

Marty.

Have you considered using your home oven?

Please dont suggest people use the oven they cook food in for their family to use for dyesub. A toaster oven is as cheap as $40 and doesn't put risk to peoples health.

It should not be used even 1 time to "try it".
Being a supplier you should not be suggesting this, you could open yourself up to liability issues if anyone is ever harmed by it as your implying that it is OK to use your home oven.

 

[Amw]

I was informed that cooking food was not a good idea after sublimation. The outgassing of the sub process may be unhealthy.

Thank you ,

Marty

Yes, you are right do NOT use the oven you cook your family's dinner in to dyesub anything. I would recommend a nice toaster oven (w/ convection). Get yourself a few mug wraps and you are all set. This will be perfect for low volume mug making. You can do about 4 at a time depending on the size of the toaster oven you pick.

 

[pottersmarkltd]

Thank you. Can you recommend a convection toaster oven? Also Cuisinart used to sell a "brick" toaster oven, however, it hasn't been available for several years. Would placing small stepping stones smooth out any temperature variations?

 

[DrivingZiggy]

I have a Cuisinart "refurb" that I've been using as an oven for a few years. I don't use it for sublimation, but I'm sure it would work. There are MANY toaster/convection ovens on Amazon. I like my Cuisinart, but there are MANY options.

 

[webtrekker]

This is what I use in the UK - Halogen Mug Oven available with 4 or 8 standard 8cm mug wraps


Perfect for mugs and handles prints that are full top-to-bottom and virtually handle-to-handle. Takes approx. 10 mins for 1 mug and slightly more for up to four. I use the green silicone mug wraps (very cheap!) from ebay.

 

[Amw]

I would recommend just finding one that is a convection taster oven. This means there is a fan inside that circulates the hot air around the oven. You might pay a little more for it but it really helps keep even heat. We have never needed to put any stones or anything in one to get good results. Make sure it is one of the "taller" ones. You want room to do a variety of sizes without being too close to the heating element.

No need to add anything to the oven EXCEPT a good temp gauge.
You will want to add your own temp gauge to any toaster oven you buy.
For example...
https://www.walmart.com/ip/TRUTEMP-...93696&wl11=online&wl12=25355285&wl13=&veh=sem