Read our helpful tipsheet on how to sublimate our place mats. Customize place mats with photos, text of graphics!
What You Need
- Blank Unisub place mat
- 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 Place Mat
If there is protective film on the surface of your place mat, please remove it. Clean the exposed surface with a cleaning cloth, all-purpose cleaner, or a can of compressed air.
Step 3. Pair the Transfer with the Place Mat
Lay the transfer down on a flat surface with the printed image facing up. Place the white side of the board face-down on the transfer and line it up. Take two to four pieces of heat tape and secure the board to the transfer.
Step 4: Let’s Sublimate!
Place the transfer and place mat into the heat press. Place the place mat into the press with the transfer on top, the blank product facing up. Lay another piece of protective paper on top of the place mat and transfer. Confirm that the heat press is at the correct temperature and press. Pressing times are below.
Hardboard Message Board: 1:35 – 1:45
Step 5: Remove the Place Mat from the Heat Press
Once the timer is done use heat-protective gloves to remove the message board from the press. Let cool.