DIY Sublimation Dog Bandana of Shame using Iron-on-Ink
Artesprix Design TeamCricut Machines, Markers, Pet Bandana
Hey there crafty friends! It’s Kelly Nagy, back again to share a little Artesprix magic for you. Dive into my latest project where I combine the Artesprix Pet Bandana with their Iron-on-Ink products to design a truly unique creation. After a mischievous incident involving my dog munching on some art supplies (glitter and gelatos included), I was inspired to create a bandana that will keep us laughing. Follow along for steps on how to create this professional Pet Bandana, no fancy equipment needed.
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What is Artesprix Iron-on-Ink?
Imagine this: Iron-on ink, aka, sublimation, is pure creativity at its finest! With magic-like properties, Artesprix Iron-on ink turns from a solid into a gas without any liquid middleman, opening a world of possibilities for your crafting! From markers to stamp pads and acrylic paints, mix and match colors and mediums to your heart’s content, and yes, on the same project! The sky’s the limit with this innovative technology now accessible to all home crafters, thanks to Artesprix’s specifically formulated products. Let your creativity sour with sublimation magic and bring your designs to live in the most vibrant and long-lasting way!
Supplies:
Heat Tape or Adhesive Spray
Cricut Machine or preferred Cutting Machine
Plaint Copy Paper
Scissors
Step-by-Step Tutorial:
Step 1: Measure the space I wanted to have graphics on the bandana.
Step 2: Open Cricut Design Space to create the transfer. Size the font to fit a 7 in square. Mirror your design.
Step 3: Load a piece 100 pound card stock on the Cricut mat and load it into machine. Set to card stock and cut.
Pro Tip: I find the heavier the card stock, the better it holds up to the mediums and allows you to press and re-press, if needed.
Step 4: Leaving the cut card stock on the mat, I used my sublimation markers to color in the letters. Color outside the cut-line so to ensure adequate coloring coverage of the letters. I used each color of the rainbow to color the letters or the word R-A-I-N-B-O-W and the “poop” emoji with those makers available in a set.
Step 5: I allowed the ink to dry, since I have a heavy hand. Then weeded it off the mat.
Step 6: Since the letters are smaller it is best to use adhesive spray if you have it. You can learn more about it here. Alternatively, you can secure the letters face-down individually with Heat Tape.
Step 7: Now it is time to create your "sandwich". Cut one piece of Protective Paper slightly bigger than your blank, then add the secured project, and then a second piece of the Protective Paper on top to complete the "sandwich". Ensure it is positioned as shown with the design closest to the heat.
Step 8: The recommendation is 385°F for 30 seconds using a heat press; however, I found that 400°F for 30 seconds worked better for my handheld press. (That's why you always do "peek test" like in Step 9!)
Step 9: Without shifting the design out of place, or removing any tape, do a "peek test" to ensure the color has transferred, If not, you can simply re-apply and press again, and repeat this process until you are satisfied with the outcome.
Step 10: If Step 9 was successful, allow to cool and the you can remove the paper to reveal your vibrate transfer.
Hope this project has you laughing as much as me! Catch your dog when they creating mischief gently tie the bandana around her neck. What a fun experience it was crafting this special bandana for my fur baby! And how cool i created this project from the comfort of my couch, culminating in a delightful bandana for my pup to rock!
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Happy Crafting,
Kelly Nagy
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