Products: 4776, 4774
Learn how to sublimate garden stakes and yard signs.
These products are perfect for seasonal decorations, garden markers, or plant signs. These products are made of aluminum specially engineered for outdoor use. Follow along below for instructions. If you are searching for templates, graphics, or other assets click here.
What You Need
- Unisub garden stake or yard sign
- 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 Stake for Sublimation
Remove any film that may be on the surface of the blank. Clean off the blank with a cleaning cloth, all purpose cleaner, or a can of compressed air.
Step 3. Pair the Transfer with the Stake
Lay the transfer down on a flat surface with the printed image facing up. Place the blank on top of the transfer and line it up. Tape the blank to the transfer paper with heat tape.
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. Confirm that the heat press is at the correct temperature. Pressing times are below.
Aluminum Yard Signs: 1:20-1:30
Aluminum Garden Stakes: 1:10-1:20
Step 5. Remove Stake from Heat Press
Once the timer is done use heat-protective gloves to remove the stake from the press. Let cool.