Succulent Stencil Sequin Pillow with Artesprix Sublimation Paint

Hello all, it's Lori Warren here from Lori's Cards and Creations back for another term with the Artesprix Design Team. Do you like bling? If so, you are going to love the Artesprix’s Sequin Pillow Case Sublimation Blank. It is easy to add some bling to your home decor by creating a one-of-a-kind, unique Sequin Pillow case using a stencil along with Artexprix Sublimation Acrylic Paint and markers. 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 a new & fun craft ink that allows you to create a sublimation design on standard copy paper that can then be heat transferred sublimation-ready blanks. 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! Between their markers, stamp pads, and paints, you will never run out of ideas, I haven't! 

Supplies:

Sublimation Acrylic Lightening Medium - White
Sublimation Acrylic Paint - Black, Red, Blue
Sublimation Marker, Fine Tip - Black
Protective Project Mat 
Sequin Pillow Case
Heat tape
Protective paper 
DecoArt Stencil - Succulent
Computer Paper 
Heat Press
Glue Stick
Fan Brush

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

Step 1: This is a big blank, so instead of creating a template, cover a 12x12" piece of paper with a thin layer of Sublimation Acrylic Lightening Medium. 

Step 2: Drop a line of paint from the top to the bottom of the paper. Start with the lightest color and move down to the darkest color. 

Step 3: Use a large paint brush to blend paint, keeping the gradient from light to dark. Don’t overmix the paint. 

Step 4: After your paint is dry, trace Succulent stencil with Fine Tip Black Sublimation Marker.

Step 5: Repeat/trace the pattern a total of 3 times on different sections of the gradient. 

Step 6: Cut traced Succulent images out, leaving a thin border around the image. 

Step 7: Obtain a new piece of paper large enough to cover the pillow case (16x16”).

Pro Tip: If you don't have paper 16x16" or larger, tape smaller pieces of paper together with heat tape, but keep the heat tape away from any designs.

Step 8: Use a small dot of glue to adhere Succulent images onto the 16x16” piece of paper. 

Step 9: Thin down Black Sublimation Acrylic paint with water and apply paint splatters to the Succulent element with a fan brush.

Step 10: Before we set everything up for transfer, ensure all the sequins on your pillow case are positioned with the white side showing.

Step 11: Place design face-down onto white sequins and secure with heat tape.

Step 12: Make a "Sublimation Sandwich" by placing the Sequin Pillow Case between two pieces of protective paper.

Step 13: Heat set at 400℉ for 60 seconds.

Step 14: 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.

Step 15: Remove paper to reveal the transferred image. Allow to cool and add a standard 16x16" pillow insert.

I hope you enjoyed this project and will give Artesprix Sequin Pillow Cases a try. They come in three different color combinations so there is something for everyone's preference. If you liked this project you can see more Sequin Pillow Case projects here. These products are truly great to work with and offer paper crafters an opportunity to give their stamps and stencils an entire new life.

Happy Day! Until next time, 

Lori Warren 

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