Beginner guide to Sublimation Fridge Magnet
Our Square Sublimation Fridge Magnet is perfect for sublimation printing and are ideal for creating personalised gifts, allowing you to print custom designs, names, or images on the front.
What is a Sublimation Fridge Magnet
A sublimation Fridge Magnet a gloss print surface bonded to a soft backing that one can sublimate your custom designs onto.
Key parts
Front layer
White gloss built for sublimation ink transfer.
How sublimation works
Heat activates sublimation ink.
Ink moves from paper into polyester fibers.
The print becomes part of the fabric surface.
Common mistakes
Using cotton only bibs, ink will not bond.
Pressing over snaps or seams.
Choosing dark colored bib fronts, colors lose brightness.
How to use a Sublimation Fridge Magnet
Step by step process
Prepare the Product
Lint roll the surface to remove fibers.
Lay the flat with the print side facing up.
Prepare the artwork
Size the design to fit the print area.
Mirror the design before printing.
Print using sublimation ink on sublimation paper.
Set up the heat press
Place butcher paper on the lower platen.
Place the product print side up.
Place the printed paper ink side down on the bib.
Cover with butcher paper to protect the press.
Pressing guidelines
Many crafters start near 185 to 195 degrees Celsius.
Press time often sits near 40 to 60 seconds.
Use light to medium pressure to protect padding.
Finish the press
Open the press smoothly.
Tips
Press one product at a time for even heat.
Keep snaps outside the platen area.
Trim paper close to the design to avoid ghosting.
Common mistakes
Too much pressure crushes padding.
Too much heat causes yellowing.
Skipping lint removal causes blue specks.
We also sell a wide variety of HTV, Oracal Vinyl, Acrylic Blanks and Faux leather in Cape Town, and other crafting goodies. Our heat transfer vinyl and Oracal Vinyl is compatible with both Cricut and Silhouette machines.
