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How We Made It: Photo Panel

This sublimated photo panel is a great way to add a favorite photo or artwork to your decor.

Tools and Supplies to Make it:

  • Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000 Printer
  • Sawgrass VersiFlex Inks 
  • TruPix Classic Paper
  • Flat Heat Press
  • Hardboard Photo Panel

How to Make It:

  • For this project, we are using a sublimation hardboard panel
  • In the Sawgrass Print Utility, we chose MDF Board for the product.
  • We printed this on “8.5×11” TruePix Paper

How to Press It:

  • Turn on your press on and set the temperature to 400F (191C) degrees 
  • Place your panel on the press and line the paper up on top as you place it on the product.
  • Cover with blow out paper.
  • Press the panel for 60 seconds at medium pressure.
  • When finished, remove the panel from the press and remove the sublimation transfer paper.

Tips & Tricks: 

  • Your panel may have a protective plastic cover on the product that will need to be peeled off before pressing. You can use denatured alcohol on a lint free cloth to remove any dust before pressing.
  • Looking for design inspiration? While these panels work great with photos or artwork, you can also add one of the inspirational quotes found in Designs in the MySawgrass design tool.

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