Here is the instructional video for using UltraDome. It shows the original UltraDome oven but the technique is the same for all UltraDome ovens. You may wish to view this Quicktime© movie if you are thinking of getting into epoxy doming. It shows the basic steps involved in the process.

 

QuickTime 5.X	Quicktime 3.x (for older players)	New UltraDome Mini movie

Epoxy

While your epoxy has a use by date set by the manufacturer, you can extend this a bit by simply storing it in a cool, dark, dry place. Your kit included a Rubbermaid ® cooler, use this to store your main supply of epoxy as well as your dispensing bottle. In fact you can place the dispensing bottle in with the Luer-Lok ® needle attached and epoxy still inside. This means there will be little to no cleanup after use.

I have successfully used epoxy stored this way for more than a year after the use by date. I cannot guarantee this extra time but you can increase your odds by proper storage.

You can use regular rubbing alcohol and paper towels for cleanup of epoxy spills. If you drip excess epoxy on the glass plates, don't worry, once cured you can simply pop the cured epoxy off with a blunt object like a screwdriver, this is another reason to keep the glass coated with the spray adhesive, it allows for easier removal of hardened epoxy.

Product Ideas

There are many mainstream products that work great with epoxy doming, such as, key chains, stickers, lapel pins & name badges. There are also vastly untapped product ideas that are only possible with short run epoxy systems. Imagine giving a grandmother a set of small epoxy domed earrings with a picture of her grandchild on them! Or other jewelry items like a broach or a tie clip for grandpa.

Does your town have a computer shop that builds the systems they sell? Many cities have at least a few these days. Make a 1" square label with their name an logo on it, dome it and drop it off in person and show them that they can personalize their computers for a very small fee.

Domed labels can be sold to many service companies. Imagine you take your VCR or TV in for repair, when you get it back there is a small domed label on the back with repair company's name and phone number, next time you need service you will likely remember the sticker and use it for contact information. Domed labels can be used to decorate items you would not normally think you could using ink jet or sublimation. I have placed them on calculators, letter openers and many other items that have a small flat surface.

Product Finder

Here is a list of suppliers that sell products that are suitable for epoxy doming. We will be updating this list as we find more suppliers. If you know of a supplier not on the list please E-mail us to have it included on the list.

Company name	Product(s)	Contact info	Notes
Innovation Specialties	Key chains, desk accessories, calculators and more	Teale St., Culver City, CA 90230 Phone: (800) 421-4445, (310) 398-8116 - Fax (310) 390-5793 E-mail: mvts@clockparts.com innovationspecialties.com	Blank product pricing is next Qty. I.E. buy 25-50 Qty pay 51-100 price
Kamark International	Key chains and more	732-882-0288 Fax-732-882-0290	They have a catalog of hundreds of high end key chains
Simba	Mostly awards but they have a line of promotional products that includes key chains and more.	California 805-240-1365 Fax-805-240-1367 Miami 305-828-2096 FAX-305-828-2196 Indiana 317-896-3880 FAX-317-896-3350	They have different catalogs, ask for promotional products catalog.
I·Mark	They carry mostly high end pens but also have some high end key chains.	817-465-6681 FAX-800-842-8221	Some of the pens have a flat top that could hold a small round domed label.
N-Line / N&N Plastics	Plastics products including key chains, envelope slitters, bookmarks and more.	727-397-8237 FAX-727-397-8356	Many of these products are perfect for decorating with domed labels.
ID Plates	Blank metal in different shapes, key chains, pin & clutch backs.	1555 High Point Drive Mesquite, Texas 75149 Phone 972-216-1616   - Toll Free 800-395-2570 Fax 800-934-8304 idplates.com	Lots of stock metal shapes and sizes, they also do custom sizes and have sublimation metal. Get a catalog, very nice!!
Sweda	A few very nice key chains.	1-800-848-8417 swedausa.com	Not a lot but what they do have is very nice.
Universal Woods	FRP key chains, sublimation jewelry.	2600 Grassland Dr., Louisville, KY 40299 info@unisub.com unisub.com	I have been told these look great with doming.
Rowmark	Sublimation metal, Mates sublimation sticker material and more.	-877-ROWMARK rmlovely@aol.com rowmark.com	Mates are great for doming and applying to many items.
Nova Chrome	Sublimation metal.	1-800-788-NOVA novachromeusa.com	Sheet and custom cut sublimation metal.