Learn how to sublimate aluminum pet tags. Your furry friends will love them!
Our pet tags are made out of aluminum and are available both one-sided and two-sided. Pet tags also come with a triangle attachment piece for easy attachment to a collar.
What You Need
- Blank Unisub pet tag
- Transfer(s) 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 Pet Tag
Clean off the pet tag with a cleaning cloth, all-purpose cleaner or a can of compressed air.
Step 3A. Pair the Transfer with the Pet Tag - 1 side at a time
Lay the transfer down on a flat surface with the printed image facing up. Place the pet tag on the transfer. Take two pieces of heat tape and secure the pet tag to the transfer. If your product is two-sided you have the option of pressing one side at a time, or both sides at once. If you want to press one side at a time repeat steps 3A – 5. If you want to press both sides at once follow instructions 3B – 7.
Step 3B. Pair the Transfer with the Pet Tag - 2 sides at once
Lay the transfers down on a flat surface with the printed images facing up. Pair the pet tag with one of the transfers. Take it into your hand and using your finger create a crease of the product on the transfer. Place the pet tag and transfer on top of the other transfer. You can raise the corners of the top transfer to make sure that your pet tag is covered by both transfers. Using two pieces of heat tape, tape the two transfers together to create a pouch. Try to avoid putting heat tape on the surface of the pet tag as it may cause discoloration during sublimation.
Step 4. Let’s Sublimate!
Place the transfer and pet tag into the heat press with the transfer on top. If pressing two-sided it does not matter which way you place the product in the heat press. Lay another piece of protective paper on top of the pet tag. Confirm that the heat press is at the correct temperature. Pressing times are below.
Aluminum Pet Tag 1 sided: 35 – 45 seconds
Aluminum Pet Tag 2 sided: 35 – 40 seconds, pressing one side at a time
Aluminum Pet Tag 2 sided: 40 – 50 seconds, pressing both sides at once
Step 5. Remove the Pet Tag from the Heat Press
Once the timer is done use heat-protective gloves to remove the pet tag from the press. Let cool.
Step 6. Place the Pet Tag on a Collar
Using pliers squeeze the triangle piece closed.
Enjoy your new pet tag!
