If you’re looking for a unique gift that can be enjoyed and displayed all year long, we have the perfect idea for you. By sublimating a photo onto rock slate you are giving a one of a kind, custom gift. I’m sure there are a number of people in your life that would love one, including you!
You Need:
- Sublimation Printer
- Sublimation Paper
- Computer
- Rock Slate
- Heat Press
- Heat Resistance Tape
- Non-Stick Sheet
1. Start by opening Creative Studio, which is located on the Sawgrass website
2. Select your product category – Photo Stone Slates.
3. Select your product.
4. Select product color and size, then click start!
5. To add a photo, click the “image“ button, upload your photo, and resize it to fit the rock slate.
6. Click “print“.
7. Now that you’ve printed your image it is time to assemble!
8. Cut your image so that it fits your rock slate shape and tape it into place.
9. Set temperature of your heat press to 415 degrees Fahrenheit.
10. Set the heat press timer to 300-400 seconds depending on the rock slate size. The larger the rock slate, the more time you’ll need for the image to set.
11. Set the heat presses pressure at medium-heavy, but use caution as the rock slate can crack with too much pressure.
12. Place the substrate face down on the transfer paper and tape the paper to the substrate using transfer release tape.
13. Then place the substrate face up on the heat press.
14. Cover the substrate with a piece of fabric (cut t-shirt) to protect the coating of the rock slate.
15. Then cover the fabric with a silicon pad.
16. Press at 415 degrees F for 300-400 seconds with medium-heavy pressure.
17. Remove the rock slate immediately from press once finished and peel hot. Use caution as rock slate will be very hot.
18. Admire your work!
