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EN07 - How To Sublimate Acrylic Panels In A Standard Flat Heat Press
Before you start you will need all of these items.
Create your image at 300dpi in RGB mode.
Size it 0.25” / 6mm larger than the substrate.
Print the image for normal viewing (not mirrored) using Sawgrass inks and sublimation transfer paper
Attach the transfer using heat resistant tape.
Notice the image is bigger than the substrate.
Preheat the press to 400°F / 204°C.
Set the time to 7 minutes.
Set the pressure to meduim (40 psi).
Place a sheet of paper on the heat press to keep it clean.
Place the substrate onto the press with the transfer on top.
Cover with a silicon foam sheet.
Cover with a Teflon sheet to protect the heat press.
When time is finished quickly remove the transfer to stop the sublimation process.
Beware the substrate will be very hot!
Cool the substrate.
For a step-by-step guide please visit sawgrassink.com