Get Shifty Iron-on-Ink Wine Stopper with Tim Holtz Shifter Stencil Set

Hello all, Design Team Member Lori here, with a new Artesprix Blank of the Month featuring the Wine Stopper Sublimation Blank. Here is your chance to take advantage of the many colors of Sublimation Markers that are available. Select a combination of your favorite colors to use with a Stampers Anonymous’ Tim Holtz Collection Shifter Stencil to create a fabulous design. Check out the step by steps below for all of the details. 

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What is Sublimation Iron-on-Ink? 
It is an interesting and fun product that allows you to create a design on standard copy paper that can then be heat transferred onto surfaces (must have polyester in it or have a polyester coating). Once the project is transferred to the blank, it is lifetime permanent. Before Artesprix, you would need a fancy printer to experience this level of personalization, but not anymore!

Supplies:
Sublimation Ink Markers
Sublimation Stamp Ink Refill - Black
Protective Project Mat 
Wine Stopper Sublimation Blank
Heat tape 
Protective paper 
Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Collection Shifter Stencil, THSM025
Craft Mat
Fan Brush
Computer Paper
Heat Source
Step-by-Step Tutorial:
Step 1: Prepare the Shifter Stencil by adhering it in place so it will not move during coloring. Place paper below the stencil and adhere it as well. 

Step 2: Start by coloring in the stencil openings with Sublimation Markers. 

Step 3: “Shift” stencil to new position and continue to color in spaces. 

Step 4: “Shift” paper again to cover an already colored area and trace with Black Sublimation Marker. 

Step 5: Continue to “Shift” and color until you achieve the desired result. 

Step 6: Remove stencil to reveal design. 

Step 7: Add water to a few drops of Black Sublimation Refill ink and then apply ink splatters with fan brush. 

Step 8: IMPORTANT, remove protective film from both metal Wine Stopper inserts.

Step 9: Place Wine Stopper blanks onto inked paper as desired and secure with heat tape.
Step 11: Make a "Sublimation Sandwich" by placing the secured project between two pieces of protective paper.

Step 12: Heat set using appropriate settings for the project 385℉ for 45 seconds.
Step 13: After heat set, take-a-peek at the transfer to ensure it was successful (do not remove tape until transfer is confirmed). Re-heat if needed.  

Step 14: Remove paper to reveal the transferred design.

Step 13: With double sided tape provided with Wine Stopper, attach blank to the front and back.

Now it’s your turn! Grab your Artesprix’s Sublimation Markers and give this project a try! Don't forget this Wine Stopper Blank is only available for the month of January. It is a great blank to celebrate the new year, or create something sweet for your Valentine. Keep some on hand for when inspiration strikes! If you try this project, please share it with us in  the Artesprix Facebook Group, we want to see it! 

Happy Day! 

Lori Warren

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