Happiness Held Decorative Panel with Hero Arts & Artesprix

Hello all, It’s always a great day when I can work on a new Artesprix Sublimation project. This week's project features a Sublimation Decorative Metal Panel as well as stamps and stencils by Hero Arts. The design focuses on blending Sublimation Acrylic Paint over a stencil using blending tools. It’s a fun method for creating a colorful design with smooth color transitions. Check out the instructions and Mixed Media Quick Tips Video below for the step by steps.

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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 Stamp Pad –Black, Rose, Violet
Sublimation Refill ink –Black 
Sublimation Acrylic Paint –Red, Yellow 
Sublimation Acrylic Lightening Medium -White
Protective Project Mat 
Decorative Metal Panel 
Heat tape
Protective paper 
Multi-Purpose Cleaner 
Hero Arts, Color Layering Dragonfly 
Hero Arts, Lacy Floral Stencil
Emerald Creek, Lori’s Cards & Creations –Sublimation Life Quotes
Tonic Studios, Tim Holtz - Stamp Press
Computer Paper 
Heat Press

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

Step 1: Trace your panel on copy paper with a pencil or create a template the dimensions noted on the packaging, 6x6".

Step 2: Apply two nickel sized dollops of Acrylic Lightening Medium to a non-porous material. Next add a dot of Yellow Acrylic paint to one pool of Lightening Medium and a dot of Red to the other.

Step 3: Mix each pool of paint. Apply paint over Hero Art’s Lacy Floral Stencil with blending tool, blending the colors where the two paint colors meet.

Step 4: Add a bit of water to the red pool of paint and then apply paint splatters with fan brush. Secure stenciled paper to stamp press.

Step 5: Stamp first layer of Hero Arts Color Layering Dragonfly with Rose Sublimation Stamp ink.

Step 6: Stamp the second layer of Hero Arts Color Layering Dragonfly with Violet Sublimation Stamp ink.

Step 7: Stamp the third layer of Hero Arts Color Layering Dragonfly with Black Sublimation Stamp ink.

Step 8: Stamp Emerald Creek Lori’s Cards and Creations Sublimation Life Quotes saying with Black Sublimation Stamp Ink.

Step 9: On a craft mat, water down a small amount of Black Stamp Refill ink and then apply ink splatters to project with a fan brush.

Step 10: Once dry, place Metal Panel over the section of treated paper that you would like to transfer and secure with heat tape.

Step 11: Make a "Sublimation Sandwich" by placing the Metal Panel between two pieces of protective paper.

Step 12: Heat set using appropriate settings for the blank. These Decorative Panels call for 90 seconds at 400℉.

Step 13: After 90 seconds, conduct a "peek test" to ensure the transfer was successful (do not remove tape until transfer is confirmed). Re-heat if needed.

Step 14: Once you confirmed your transfer was a success, remove paper to reveal the transferred design.

Step 15: Allow panel to cool. Remove adhesive backing from top portion of easel stand and secure to panel placing as shown. Bend the bottom portion out as desired.

I hope you enjoyed my Decorative Metal Panel project. I love being able to get creative with multiple mediums, all while doing a sublimation project. if you're looking for more inspiration, check out Alison's latest project here. The Hero Arts collaboration continues for another month so stay tuned!

Happy Day!

Lori Warren

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