New Product - Fabric Printing is Available!

It's finally here!

You've asked, we listened, and now we finally have it: dye-sublimated fabric printing is now available!

Using our Epson SureColor, we can now print your graphics and images in stunning, vivid color, and sublimate them onto your choice of 5 different kinds of fabric. Through heat and pressure, the inks are absorbed into the very threads of the synthetic fibres, dye-ing them directly. This ensures that the printed graphic will not flake off, as the colors have been infused into the fabric itself. Perfect for branding T-Shirts, athletic wear, patterned quilts and dresses, pillows, and banners!

Available Fabric Types:

Fabric Type	Composition	Weight	Properties	Applications
Brushed Poly/Spandex	86% polyester, 14% spandex	200 gsm	wicking yarn, brushed back, very soft hand	athletic wear – zip-up jackets, leggings and yoga pants
ChitoSante Extreme	92% polyester, 8% spandex	255 gsm	antibacterial, wicking yarn, UPF protection	yoga pants, leggings, polo shirts, dresses, long sleeve shirts, zip-up jackets, shorts, dancewear
ChitoSante Interlock	100% polyester	145 gsm	antibacterial, wicking yarn, UPF protection	tank-tops, t-shirts, skirts, dresses, tablecloths, lining, baby wraps
Microfibre Fine Twill	100% polyester	115 gsm	water resistant, peached face, soft hand	shirts, dresses, skirts, bags, banners, flags, tablecloths
Polyester Twill	100% polyester	220 gsm	no special properties	bags, banners, shorts, pants and tablecloth

Please note that we do not print on cotton materials (or any third party supplied material), as the dye-sublimation process can only work on synthetic polyester. This is due to the lack of pores found in natural materials such as cotton; without the pores, the inks would not be able to saturate into the fabric.

Please also note that the cartridges do not use white ink, and that any white in the original image will be the colour of the substrate onto which the dye ink is transferred.

For more information, visit our website today!

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KeenArt Media Ltd. 604-421-8000 (KeenART)

www.VancouverOnCanvas.com

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday 

Idea Corner: Gemstone Glitz Hanging Wall Art

Ok, so we've still been reeling with inspiration from our Shine Bright Like a Diamond blog last week. So today we're bringing you a little DIY project one of our colleagues tried out herself - and is it bedazzling!

How do you do it? Simple! Start with a watercolor artwork (if you don't have one, you can always download some excellent ones from Creative Market for as low as $2). From there, what you'll need is:

• One artwork print, dye-sublimated on metal (this one was 8x8). For super bright whites and that glossy effect, make sure to get it printed on metal gloss white.  

 

• One birchwood panel, 1-5/8" deep (also 8x8 to match the print). This one was painted black the overall piece would look more like it was "floating". If you are going to paint the wood any color, remember to prime it first! 

• Finally, some double-sided Mounting Tape (this you can find at any dollar store)

Now that you have all three pieces, here are the steps for mounting the artwork:

1. Cut out some strips of double sided mounting tape, and adhere them flat on the panel.
2. Carefully line up one side of the print with one edge of the wood panel. Don't stick too early unless you know you've aligned it perfectly - once it's stuck, it's very stuck.
3. When you're certain - stick it and smooth it out! That's it!

And there you have it, ta-dah!! A beautiful gemstone wall art to call your own. The super glossiness also deepens the colors of the print, which really makes it appear as though the gem were truly 3D and alive. Love it!

Looking to start your DIY gemstone today? Head on over to our dye sublimation printing page and upload your image today. We also offer professional mounting services as well as artist supplies such as wood panels. 

If you're giving it a try, let us know in the comments how it goes! We would love to hear from you. Happy creating!

KeenART Media Ltd. www.USAOnCanvas.com
Toll Free: 1-888-533-6278 (KeenART)
Working hours: Pacific Standard Time
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday