Apple iWatch Faux Leather Sublimation Blank Watch Band

♨️ Sublimation Instructions for Apple iWatch Faux Leather Watch Band

📋 Materials Needed

• Sublimation printer and sublimation ink
• Sublimation paper
• Heat-resistant tape
• Flat Heat Press
• Apple iWatch Faux Leather Watch Band (Substrate)
• Small Jewellers Screwdriver (Supplied)
• Optional: Watch tool for pins.

🔥 Flat Heat Press Settings

Temperature: 180–200°C
Time: 60–80 seconds
Pressure: High

(Tip: Different presses vary—start at 190°C for 70 seconds and adjust if needed.)

📝 Preparation

1. For templates, Mock-ups and image size required, please refer to the Design tab.
2. Print your design, MIRROR your image.
3. Clean the substrate printing surface using a microfiber cloth or lint brush to remove dust, oils or lint. (As per substrate)
4. Place the printed image face up and align the subatrate to the centre of the print.
5. Secure the edges using heat-resistant tape to prevent movement.

🛠️ Flat Heat Press Pressing

1. Place a sheet of protective paper on the press.
2. If this is your first press of the day, make sure you do a pre-press at the suggested heat press settings and bring all materials up to temperature.
3. Flip the substrate holding the taped areas to secure.
4. Place the substrate into the press sublimation coating face up, towards the heating element.
5. Cover with another sheet of protective paper.
6. Press at listed Heat Press Settings Above.

❄️ Cooling and Assembly

1. Carefully remove the substrate from the press (it will be hot).
2. Peel off the sublimation paper while the substrate is warm for best results.
3. Allow the substrate to cool completely.
4. Unscrew the watch band attachments (2 x screws)
5. Insert both halves of the band attachments to the band.
6. Re-attach to the top half of the watch band attachments and repeat for other band.
7. Align the catch to the end of the smaller watch band, then push through the collapsable pin.
8. Align one side of the band receiver and then compress the pin and align to the other side, ensuring the clasp stays on top.

✅ Tips for Best Results

• Ensure full edge-to-edge coverage in your design to avoid white borders (ensure bleed is sufficient).
• If colours look dull, increase time by 5 seconds or pressure slightly.
• If the coating looks yellowed, your temperature is too high or time too long.
• Store substrate in a clean, dry, dust-free area before printing.