Natural heart-shaped rock slate with a white polymer coated surface for dye sublimation printing.
Please be aware that the photo slates are made from a natural product which means that they might contain black spots, blemishes, dips and bumps. These are normal and are classed as acceptable by the manufacturers. Please consider this when deciding the image to print onto the photo slate and the positioning of the image.
Suitable for both sublimation and UV DTF
Heat Resistant gloves are required to handle this item as it is extremely hot once it has been sublimated.
Sold individually and in boxes of 15
Product Specifications
High Gloss finish
Supplied Boxed and with a rigid plastic stand.
Size: 18 (across) x 22cm (down) approximately (due to irregular shape the size may vary)
Pressing Instructions
Pressing Instructions: For Clam Heat Press
400 SECONDS
185°C
MEDIUM
Tip: We recommend using a smooth thin silicone matt under the slate to help even out pressure distribution and orientating the slate facedown so that the slate is pressing in to your print/transfer
Suitable for UV DTF
Further information:
The above pressing information are guide lines only as all heat presses vary from different manufacturers.
Videos
Tips and Tricks
Slates are a natural product rather than manufactured so variance between slates is unavoidable, please find a few tips below to help you deal with these.
Slates must be heated through to at least room temp before going in the press to avoid the risk of thermal shock causing cracks.
Pre-press the slates for a short amount of time before adding your print (5-15 seconds) this can help eliminate any residue of moisture held in the porous rock slate as well as reduce the factor of the slate dropping the press temperature when introduced.
It is recommended to press this product face down so the coated area and print are being pressed into the foam press bed on the bottom and it is heated through from the back, this can help even out pressure distribution.
Polyester fabric (which can be found on our website) is the recommended top cover for the slates as this also helps further out pressure distribution.
Slates will be extremely hot and will remain so for quite a long time when they come out of the press, be sure to have your heat-resistant gloves at the ready.
Video guide
How to sublimate a photo slate
Sublimating the rock photo slates in a flat clam press. The video carries three tips worth having: pre-press the slate for 5 to 15 seconds to drive off moisture, press it face down into a smooth silicone pad so the pressure spreads evenly, and use a polyester fabric layer as a cover sheet.
Plays here from YouTube when you press play. Open on YouTube
