Be Happy Sublimation Sequin Pillow with Artesprix Acrylic Paint

September 23, 2024 Artesprix Design Team
Favorites, Paints, Sequin Pillow Case

Hello and welcome! My name is Linh from LVHandcrafted and for my project today, I’m sharing an uplifting tutorial that you can make too! Have you sublimated on flippable sequins before? It is a unqiue sublimation blank that is perfect for creating a "wow" moment with your sublimation transfers. If you have not sublimated on sequins before, or this is your first time using Artesprix Sequin Pillow Case, follow along for this simple, personalized sublimation craft tutorial that is sure to bring lots of smiles to anyone who flips the sequins!

sequin sublimation pillow with artesprix paint

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What are Sublimation Arts & Crafts Supplies?

The word "sublimation" is a chemistry term that describes the process of a substance (like Iron-on-Ink) going from a solid state to a gaseous phase and skipping over the liquid phase. In the world of designing custom goods, sublimation offers a permanent way to transfer a design to a polyester surface. The result is a vibrant, custom designed product that is long-lasting and durable. If you’ve always wanted to try sublimation but thought you needed an expensive, specialty printer, you’re in luck because Artesprix makes it possible to sublimate without a sublimation printer!

Supplies:
Sequin Pillow Case
Sublimation Acrylic Paint
Paintbrush
Protective Paper
Heat Tape
Heat Tape Dispenser
Protective Project Mat
Heat Resistant Gloves
Heat Source
Copy Paper/Cardstock

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

Step 1: To create our template, I used he biggest size paper I have is 11"x17", and trimmed it down to 11"x11" so it fits entirely on the pillow case.

Step 2: I used a kitchen plate to make a perfect circle and then I sketched a fun emoji face with pencil.

Step 3: Paint inside the sketched pencil lines. I tried very hard not to overlap colors so they are as pure as possible.

Step 4: While the design is drying, make sure to flip all your sequins over, white side up. Use tweezers for any stragglers.

Pro Tip: Once all sequins are white side up, wipe with a microfiber cloth to remove any dust or micro-debris.

Step 5: Tape down your completely dry design face-down onto the sequins. Be generous with the tape.

Step 6: Cut 2 sheets of Protective Paper larger than the Sequin Pillow. Place one on top of the heat press mat, then add the secured project, and then add the other piece of Protective Paper on top.

Step 7: Press with heavy pressure for 400ºF for 60 seconds.

Step 8: Take a peek! Gently lift a corner to see if the color has transferred. If it has, then you’re good to go. If it doesn’t look bright, check your time, temperature, pressure, project position, and re-press.

Step 9: Once it has cooled, reveal the transferred design! I love the reveal of this happy face. It’s a bit of fun that’s sure to bring smiles.

If you want to see this process in action , here’s my tutorial video from my YT Channel.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my project on the Artesprix Blog! If you try painting your next sublimation project, please share it in the Artesprix Iron-on-Ink Inspirational Group on Facebook, we would love to see your creations. Be sure to use the tags #Artesprix and #IrononInk so we don't miss it. If you want to learn more about me and see more projects click here: @LVHandcrafted.

Thanks so much for checking out my project. Have a fabulous day!

Linh Van