Richard334 5 Posted October 9, 2016 I am doing coffee mugs using a wrap and a kitchen oven, but I would like to do some coasters in an oven. Is there any equipment that could be used for that without buying a press? (I'm sure could probably make something, but would rather buy it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 9, 2016 pressure and even heat will be the tricky part - waiting to hear if anyone has tried it - thinking if it isn't held down tight you will get the muddy ink migration as it gasses and if using something like an aluminum plate for weight would cool the area unless pre heated and then getting it out and paper off while the ink is in gas form without muddying the image could be a challenge - I use a press with a nomax pad underneath it for even pressure and heat . . . replicating that condition could be tough 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard334 5 Posted October 9, 2016 I ordered some parts, so I'm going to give it a try. Will report success or failure within a week or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard334 5 Posted October 15, 2016 Success, after two tries. I did a sandstone coaster. I ordered an aluminum block that was 1 inch thick by 5"x 5". The idea was to heat the block, and assemble everything else at room temperature. I tried heating the block in an oven but it was taking so long, I put it on top of my gas stove. I've got a thermocouple that I put on top of the block and held it down with a piece of Corian I heated the block to 400°F, and put together a sandwich as shown in the photo: Block on the bottom, sheet of green silicone, coaster, and a thick block of Corian. Then clamped together with a big wood clamp Left it clamped for 7 minutes 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signyouup 178 Posted October 20, 2016 You could add heaters and Temp control for about $60. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraphxNMore 282 Posted February 18, 2017 On 10/20/2016 at 10:40 AM, signyouup said: You could add heaters and Temp control for about $60. Before too long he will have spent enough to buy a press..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 18, 2017 23 minutes ago, jep8fan said: Before too long he will have spent enough to buy a press..... my first press was 250 so about right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites