Sublimation Splatter Paint Picture Frame

March 20, 2024 Artesprix Design Team
Paints, Picture Frame

Hello all, Lori here, posting a new project featuring Artesprix Sublimation Acrylic Paint, Acrylic Lightening Medium and a Picture Frame, 4 x 6 Sublimation Blank. This is an easy and vibrant project that can be accomplished in a short amount of time. Focusing just on Sublimation Acrylic Paint, the step by steps below will walk you through the complete project.

sublimation picture frame with acrylic paint

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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!

sublimation picture frame with artesprix paint

Supplies:

Sublimation Acrylic Paint - Black, Yellow, Red, Blue

Sublimation Acrylic Lightning Medium - White

Protective Project Mat

Picture Frame 4 x 6, Blank

Heat tape

Protective paper

TCW Stencil, TCW8075

Computer Paper

Make-up sponge

Heat Press

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

Step 1: Create an ombre color scheme by mixing Acrylic Lightening Medium with Yellow, Red and Blue Sublimation Acrylic Paint. Blend color between color changes.

sublimation paint mixed on craft mat

Step 2: Apply paint to paper, going from dark to light. Then add paint splatters with Black Sublimation Acrylic Paint.

sublimation paint on paper before transfer

Step 3: Add additional interest by stenciling Black Sublimation Acrylic Paint to corners of paper.

sublimation acrylic paint layered on plain paper

Step 4: Remove Picture Frame from packaging and set aside all pieces except for the front/white part of the frame.

secured picture frame to design before transfer

Step 5: Place the Picture Frame onto the inked paper and secure with heat tape.

Step 6: Make a "Sublimation Sandwich" by placing the prepared paper and Picture Frame between two pieces of protective paper.

Step 7: Heat set using appropriate settings for the blank. Picture Frame calls for 400℉ for 90 seconds.

sublimation design on picture frame after transfer

Step 8: After heat set, take-a-peek at the design to ensure transfer was successful (do not remove tape until transfer is confirmed). Re-heat if needed.

before and after sublimation picture frame with paint

Step 9: Remove paper to reveal the transferred design.

Step 10: Remove adhesive protectant from the back of the picture frame backing and press firmly in the correct orientation.

Pro Tip: I like to add some hot glue to ensure the back is secure, while still utilizing and changing photos as needed.

sublimation picture frame with artesprix acrylic paint

Isn’t this an easy stunner! It is so fun to create with such consistent results and you can accomplish this project too by using Artesprix Sublimation Acrylic paint and Acrylic Lightening Medium.