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Ceramic Tiles
Michael wishes to thank all the people that have purchased ceramic tiles from him. He will soon place a larger order from his past and recent paintings. Until August 10th you can pre-order 2 tiles for $30 (a savings of $10), Please look through all the images on his website and let him know what you would like.
According
to his printer, Len Myers, This involves printing with special software on an Epson printer that has
been modified to work with sublimation inks. The sublimation inks consist of a liquid in which
color particles are suspended. Also, the printer paper is a specially coated paper to which the ink
will adhere. The printed images are attached to ceramic tile that have a special sublimation
coating. Then the tile, with the attached paper, are put into a press at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for
7 minutes. With the high temperature the color particles in the ink "sublime"; that is, they change
from solid to gas, and the gas is chemically bonded into the sublimation coating of the tile. As a
result, the image on the tile will not wash off and is even very tolerant to high temperature and
frequent exposure to sunlight.
Nature Images
Animal & Imaginative Images
The tiles are 5x8" or 5x5", and cost $20 each. 3x3" cork coasters are $6 each. Contact Michael for availability of specific tiles or to place a special order.