Request for small samples of plywood for sublimation samples

This is an open request for small scraps of thin plywood. I’m working on samples for the sublimation printer. I’d like to sort out which types of plywood produce good and bad results. So if you are working with thin ply, and there are small pieces leftover, I’d like to request some.

Some specifics:

  • I would like to know the specific product, and where it was purchased. Please write this information directly on the pieces.
  • ideal size would be 6” x 6”, but I can work with longer strips that are as thin as 3”
  • I don’t need any more than 2 pieces of any one sample. If you only have one, I would appreciate that as well
  • no thicker than 1/4”

Think of this as the one time I’m asking for something that would normally be too small to put in the scrap bin.

If you’ve got something, please send me a DM so we can sort out specifics

I have some 5mm underlayment via home depot you can have. Cheapest plywood around

Do you plan to spray the wood with sublimation spray? I don’t believe dye sublimation really works on raw wood since it needs a plastic to bond to

I am! I was doing some trial runs today with variable results, which I’m attributing squarely on less-than-ideal application on my part. Some examples below

Right hand side is coated

Center section coated

Huh, the wood itself is getting a surprisingly good transfer. I wonder what happens if you try to rinse it though.

I did this on raw wood, at Asmbly.

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