Sublimation on Metal: Beginner's Guide

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Today, we’re going to talk about sublimation on metal. I have some Duraluxe panels, and they’re super easy to get started with.

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SUPPLIES

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Duraluxe Photo Panels

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Prepping the Metal Panels

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Locating your Sublimation Print

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Using a Heat Press on Metal Panels

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Revealing the Design

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Sublimation on Metal: Beginner's Guide

Today, we’re going to talk about sublimation on metal. I have some Duraluxe panels, and they’re super easy to get started with.

SUPPLIES

– Duraluxe Panels Portrait – Duraluxe Panels Landscape – Sublimation printer – Sublimation ink – Sublimation paper – Heat Press – Heat Resistant Gloves – Lint Roller – Heat Resistant Tape – Artesprix Protective Paper – Nomex Pad – Heat resistant mat

Duraluxe Photo Panels

They come flat then you form them yourself. They come with a score line on the back, and they’re super easy to form with your hands.

Prepping the Metal Panels

The side with the score line is actually the back of your panel. The side without the score line is the front of your panel.

Locating your Sublimation Print

Once your panel is clean, you can add your sublimation print to the surface.

Using a Heat Press on Metal Panels

For these panels, I am using 385 degrees F for 120 seconds.

Revealing the Design

Once the heat press is done, remove the panel with heat-resistant gloves. Put it onto a heat-resistant mat so you do not damage your surface.

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