Learn how to sublimate and assemble Unisub basketball goals.
Our basketball goal consists of a blank hardboard piece, plastic rim and net, and attachment piece. First you will need to sublimate the hardboard and then you can put the basketball goal together. Follow along below for instructions. If you are searching for templates, graphics or other assets click here.Â
What You Need
- Unisub Basketball goal; hardboard piece, plastic rim & net, attachment piece
- Transfer from your sublimation printer
- Heat tape
- Scissors
- Clean, lint free cloth
- Heat resistant gloves
- Protective paper (Blow Out Paper)
- Heat press set to 385°F / 195°C
instructions
Step 1. Get Your Heat Press Ready
Turn on your heat press. We recommend pressing all of our products at 385°F / 195°C. Be sure to lay a piece of protective paper on the bottom of the press.
Step 2. Prep Your Award Plaque
Remove any film that may be on the surface of the hardboard rectangle. Clean off the blank with a cleaning cloth, all purpose cleaner, or a can of compressed air.
Step 3. Pair the Transfer with the Basketball Goal
Lay the transfer down on a flat surface with the printed image facing up. Place the plaque on top of the transfer. Fold the edge of the transfer over the edge of the plaque and tape the transfer to the back of the product. Avoid placing tape directly against the edge of the MDF, the tape may take the foil off the edge.
Step 4: Let’s Sublimate!
Place the transfer and blank into the heat press with the transfer on top. Lay another piece of protective paper on top of the hardboard. Confirm that the heat press is at the correct temperature. Pressing times are below.Â
Hardboard Basketball Goal: 1:35 – 1:45
Step 5: Remove Plaque from the Heat Press
Once the timer is done use heat-protective gloves to remove the basketball goal from the press. Let cool.
Step 6: Assemble the Basketball Goal
Once the hardboard piece has cooled it is time to assemble the basketball goal. First, figure out which way is up with the plastic rim—the rim should fold down. Once you’ve determined the orientation, peel the backer off the tape and press it firmly against the bottom of the hardboard panel. We recommend waiting at least a few hours, so the adhesive can cure, before putting any stress on the tape.
