How to Make Sublimation Keychains

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Sublimation keychains are a fun project to make for yourself, for gifts, or even to sell. So, grab your sublimation printer and get ready to make some adorable keychains in minutes.

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First up is this plastic version from Artesprix. Lint roll your blank to clean it and then you’ll need a sublimation print that is mirrored.

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Roughly cut around the sublimation print and locate it on your keychain. Use heat-resistant tape to hold that into place.

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Then use protective paper on the bottom, as well as on the top. Put it in the heat press at 400 degrees for 60 seconds.

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I would recommend removing it from the heat press, weighing it down, and allowing the blank to cool completely.

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Then remove the sublimation print as well as the protective paper. That should keep your blank flat and you won’t notice any warping of the blank itself.

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