Blank of the Month Sequin Zip Case with Artesprix Mask

Hey everyone, it's Design Team Member Mandie back with another fun project featuring the August Blank of the Month Sequin Zip Case. The stores are starting to put out Halloween décor, which inspired me to make my August Blank of the Month Blog spooky themed. These Sequin Zip Case sublimation blanks are only available in the Artesprix Shop for a limited time, so if you feel inspired to make a Halloween project too, grab them now because they will be long gone by October!  

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What is Sublimation Iron-on-Ink?

Iron-on-Ink is an innovative craft sublimation medium to create unique designs that you can transfer to a endless selection of blanks. You can create some amazing one-of-a-kind gifts that will last a lifetime. When the finished sublimation design is combined with heat and pressure, the ink turns into a gas and binds to the polyester fabric or poly-coated blank leaving you with a permanent transfer. Between Artesprix's plethora of Iron-on-Ink products and the endless amount of compatible sublimation blanks, the possibilities are endless! Iron-on inks are so fabulous because you don’t have to invest in an expensive printer to create some very cool projects right in your home! Plus, if you’re more “hands on” or “hands inky” like me, I feel you can get so much more creative with the Sublimation Inks, Paints and Markers that Artesprix offers.

Supplies: 

Sequin Zip Case

Sublimation Stamp Pads

Protective Paper Roll

Heat Resistant Transfer Mask 3ct

Copy Paper

Pencil

Die Cutting Machine

Heat Source: Heat Press or Craft Press

Scissors

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

Step 1: Start by tracing your Sequin Zip Case onto a sheet of plain copy paper. Use a pencil because the pencil won’t transfer during the sublimation process.

Step 2: To create colored transfer sheets, drag your purple ink pad over the paper to create your purple background. You could also use a blending brush. It doesn't have to be totally even, you want a night sky look. 

Step 3: Repeat Step 2 on a fresh piece of paper with the yellow ink pad.

Step 4: Use your Die Cutting Machine to cut a circle from the yellow paper. 

Step 5: Use your Die Cutting Machine to cut the silhouette cat & fence design from the Artesprix Heat Resistant Transfer Mask.

Step 6: Layer your transfer. Place the yellow circle face-up on the purple background with a small amount of tape runner, then layer the Artesprix Mask over the top, its adhesive so it will help the layers stick together.

Step 7: Trim away the excess paper, but ensure your transfer is larger than the Sequin Zip Case, 7.5x 9" is ideal. This allows you to secure the blank to the design using Heat Tape. 

Pro Tip: Use scraps from the Heat Resistant Transfer Mask as your Heat Tape pieces in Step 7. 

Step 8: Create your "sublimation sandwich" cutting 2 pieces of siliconized Protective Paper bigger than your design and layering your secured blank in between. Be sure the blank is positioned with the paper side on top so the heat only has to go through the paper. 

Step 9: We are ready to transfer! You’re going to want to adjust your heat source to the recommended settings. For this blank it’s recommended 385℉ for 45 seconds.

Step 10: Move your "sandwich" to the pressing surface and transfer for 45 seconds. For this blank, I put the zipper just off the edge of my press to ensure an even press between my design and the bag. 

Step 11: Once you’ve pressed your blank you can now do a "peek test". Simply lift up the corner and see if your design has transferred. You’ll want to keep the tape in place in the off chance  you need to re-press.

Step 12: My "peek test" was successful, the colors looked great, so I revealed my finished project and WOW! Everything is now much more vibrant, that is a part of the sublimation magic! 

The sequins are so fun to flip, it’s like magic going from the silver side to the beautiful decorated side! There are multiple ways to use the Artesprix Mask, you can see more inspiration for this Iron-on-Ink Supply here. You can grab this Sequin Zip Case in the Artesprix Shop for the month of August only. There are endless possibilities for this beautiful blank, the only limit is your imagination! Don’t forget to join the Artesprix Iron-on-Ink Inspirational Group on Facebook and share your ideas and project photos there too! 

Looking forward to sharing my next project with you!

Mandie Wade 

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