Sublimation Tip: Anchor the transfer

Find out how to master this essential step in the sublimation process.

David Gross andCharlie Fox May 21, 2018

Less than a minute

Always anchor the transfer. Heat tape and Pro Spray make it easy to align and secure the printed transfer to hard and soft substrates for consistent, ghost-free results. Ghosting is a result of the printed transfer shifting/moving during the heating process. When applying Pro Spray, it’s wise to spray over a large trash can or dedicated cardboard box to prevent a sticky work area.

-David Gross, Condé

David Gross

David Gross is the president of Condé Systems, Inc. For over 30 years, he has developed and built the Mobile, Alabama based company into the premier source for printers, substrates, and consumables serving the sublimation and digital heat transfer industries. David's goal has always been to provide business owners the superior guidance and resources needed to be successful at these exciting and profitable decorating technologies. Gross regularly contributed articles to A&E magazine as part of his “Road to Sublimation Success” series and continues to contribute to GRAPHICS PRO. He has co-authored several books including RTSS: Harnessing the Power of Sublimation for Outstanding Profits, RTSS: Cashing In On The ChromaLuxe Revolution, The Sublimation Journal, and others. He can be reached by email at dgross@conde.com.

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