Heat Transfer/Sublimation
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What settings are recommended for sublimating awards or plaques?
When working with awards, place in a small swing-away heat press at 385 F for 1:30 to 1:45. Plaques, on…
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What benefits can heat-printed monograms bring my business?
In an episode of STAHLS’ TV, Stahls’ educator Jenna Sackett goes over ways personalized products can earn you profit in your…
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How can I save time heat printing names and numbers?
When you’re in the heart of your busy season, you want to put all your energy where you can make…
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Education
Create a Sublimation Wall of Shame
Consider making a “wall of shame” in your workshop area full of product mistakes from the past. When you make…
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Education
Try This: Sublimate Signage and Outdoor Artwork
Art and photography can be taken outdoors by sublimating durable panels that are made for weather and direct sunlight. This…
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Education
Stretch the Lifespan of Your Wide-Format Sublimation Printer
Proper maintenance of your wide-format sublimation printer ensures the best results and lifespan out of your printer. While each wide-format…
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Education
Father’s Day Sublimation Ideas
Help celebrate the best dad ever with a sublimated Father’s Day gift that is unique and fun. For even the…
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Dealing with Moisture During Sublimation of Hard Substrates
During production with a heat press operating at 400 F/204 C, moisture can flash to steam and blow the ink…
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Sublimation Tip: Anchor the transfer
Always anchor the transfer. Heat tape and Pro Spray make it easy to align and secure the printed transfer to…
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How can I ensure my heat press is producing consistent results?
Due to variations in substrates and heat presses, the recommended heat press settings may vary for your environment. On this…
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What secondary tools should every sublimator invest in?
Consider buying a small convection oven for sublimating to large steins, pet bowls, and other products that cannot be done with…
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How do you use heat-resistant foam to avoid transfer lines?
There are several steps that can be used to eliminate those transfer lines. Try using a special heat-resistant foam to…
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The Danger of Relying Solely on Color Profiles
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked, ‘Why are my reds not red?’ Often, the culprit is…
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How do I keep my heat press clean?
It is important to protect the rubber pad that is attached to the lower section of the heat press. The…
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How can decorators incorporate heat transfers into sublimation designs?
Glitter is the most popular transfer for use with sublimation. The glitter powder used to make these materials is polyester,…
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Education
5 Quick Tips for Sublimation Success
Always use the recommended paper and substrates for sublimation transfers — variations in paper and substrate quality lead to variations…
