Bag Tags

A Template for this product can be found at:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11akKKuWPyuEQhkIoq63gn-5vkpPiA6ou?usp=sharing

BADGES, TAGS AND KEYCHAIN SUBLIMATION

Supplies needed:
- sublimatable substrate
- sublimation transfer
- teflon or scratch paper
- heat tape
- soft paper towel (recommended)

Heat press settings:
- temperature - 400 degrees F
- dwell time - 65 seconds
- pressure - medium

Note: The recommended settings above may need adjustments for best

results. Settings will vary depending on the heat press brand and

model ink and paper and atmospheric conditions.

2nd Note: The layers of soft paper towel achieve two goals: 1. it

helps to distribute the pressure evenly throughout the substrate;

2. it helps to trap ink that is dispersed outside of the edges of

the substrate if there is an overprint area or full bleed in the

artwork.

Layer the press from the bottom pad to the top heat platen as

follows:
1. teflon sheet or scratch paper
2. 2-3 layers of soft paper towel
3. substrate
4. transfer
5. teflon sheet or scratch paper

Steps:
1. Remove the protective plastic coating if any from the

substrate.
2. Align the substrate onto the transfer.
3. Tape two ends of the substrate to the transfer using the heat

tape.
4. Place the transfer and substrate in the press onto the paper

towel (transfer on top of substrate).
5. Place the teflon sheet or scratch paper over the transfer and

substrate.
6. Press the items using the settings listed above.
7. Remove items from the press immediately. Use heat resistant

gloves if necessary - the items will be very hot.
8. Tear the transfer in half opposite the taped ends.

Tips:
- If the image of the final product appears light increase the

pressure or the dwell time slightly (5-15 seconds).
- If the image on the final product appears blurred or substrate

appears yellowed reduce the dwell time slightly (5-15 seconds).
- When sublimating a double-sided substrate sublimate one side

allow to cool and then sublimate the other side. Use a fresh

teflon or scratch paper under the substrate to eliminate any

degassing of the first image onto the press or teflon.