The sublimable canvas is your secret weapon: easy to assemble, ultra eye-catching, and with added value that boosts your sales. In just a few minutes, you will achieve professional results: decorative paintings, personalised clocks that become the star gift...

The best part? We make it easy for you. In this post, we reveal tips, ideas, and advice to make the most of it.

What makes a Dekorarte sublimable canvas special?

The Dekorarte self-assembly sublimable canvases come pre-prepared with a wooden frame and mitred corners, allowing for easy assembly after sublimation. They are very lightweight, have a professional canvas finish, and allow the printed image to be visible on the sides of the frame as well.

This makes them an ideal option for:

• Personalised decoration with photographs, illustrations, or phrases
• Unique gifts for special occasions
• Ready-to-hang frames for events, fairs, or online sales
• Create customised clocks including a mechanism

Tips for sublimating canvas with a professional finish

Although you have the complete step-by-step in the video, here are some tips that make a difference when working with any sublimable canvas:

🎯 Add margin to the design

Always design with a few extra centimetres around the canvas size. For example, for a 31 x 41 cm frame, work on a Photoshop canvas of 40.5 x 50.5 cm at 300 dpi. This ensures you cover the sides as well and avoid white edges.

🧩 Extend the image with style

If your image does not reach the edges, you can fill with soft or blurred effects. In the tutorial provided below, we teach you how to use content-aware fill, blur filters, and layers in overlay mode to achieve perfect integration between the main image and the background.

💡 Use the appropriate spray

The FIX 500 temporary adhesive spray helps you secure the canvas onto the paper, preventing it from shifting during ironing. This is crucial to avoid ghosting effects or poorly printed areas.

🔥 Ironing without surprises

The canvas sublimation is carried out at 200 ºC for 70 seconds, always with protective paper above and below. Remember that the design must be completely dry before applying the spray and sublimating.

Did you know you can turn it into a clock?

With the Dekorarte sublimable self-assembly canvas models, you can also offer customised clocks by making a hole to insert the mechanism and hands. You only need:

1. Make a clean cut in the centre with a cutter.
2. Insert the mechanism from the rear side.
3. Place the washer, nut, and needles.

And there you have it! A decorative, personalised, and functional clock that you can offer as an exclusive gift or a standout product.

Beyond the Canvas: Personalisation Ideas

Sublimable canvases are not just decorative paintings. Here are some ideas to maximise their potential:

🖼️ Themed Series (motivation, pets, quotes, digital illustration)📅 Personalised Calendars on canvas🕰️ Clocks for campaigns or gift packs🎁 Event Favours: weddings, communions, retirements🛍️ Business Decoration: with logo or corporate images

Combine them with graphic design, lettering, or photography to offer unique proposals.

Dare to make the leap from paper to canvas and transform each sublimable canvas into a unique piece that speaks for your brand. If you have any questions about the specific maintenance of your model, do not hesitate to share it with us by leaving a comment. Our team will be delighted to provide you with answers and assistance. You can also directly contact our Customer Service department for additional help.

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