Dye-Sublimation Photo Printing:

Discover the ideal print. Photographs are infused onto slate or aluminum using a dye-sublimation process, resulting in vibrant, impactful and durable pieces of art.

At Silverton Camera Company, our state-of-the-art Sawgrass printer brings your favorite photos to life—transforming them into vivid, lasting works of art. Choose from slate or aluminum prints in a variety of sizes, or turn your images into unique keepsakes like ornaments, coasters, and ceramic mugs. We can complete same-day orders submitted before 2pm!

 
 

Example of a sublimation print on slate, 6”x8”

  • Dye sublimation is a high-quality, heat-based printing process that fuses vibrant, permanent images onto specially coated materials. Here's how it works:

    1. Design Creation
    Everything starts digitally. Your image or artwork is prepared using design software and printed in reverse (mirror image) using special sublimation inks on transfer paper.

    2. Heat Press Setup
    The printed transfer paper is carefully placed on top of the blank item—usually polyester-based materials or specially coated surfaces like aluminum, ceramic, or fabric.

    3. Sublimation Magic
    Using a heat press, high temperature (around 350–400°F) and pressure are applied. The heat turns the solid dye on the paper into a gas, which penetrates the surface of the item.

    4. Image Transfer
    Unlike traditional printing that just sits on top of a surface, the sublimated dye becomes part of the material itself. This creates a long-lasting, vibrant, and smudge-resistant image with no texture or peeling.

    5. Cool Down & Finish
    Once cooled, the item is ready to go! The result is a smooth, durable, full-color image with incredible depth and detail—ideal for printing on metal panels, mugs, mousepads, apparel, and more.

  • Because beauty should last. Our process infuses your image directly into the surface of the material, not just on top—resulting in prints that won’t crack, fade, or peel. Expect bold, vivid color and incredible detail with a smooth, professional finish that will last for generations.

    Whether you're printing a gallery-quality landscape or a one-of-a-kind gift, dye sublimation offers:

    • Vibrant color + detail

    • Extreme durability

    • Full-color customization

    • Eco-friendly materials

    • Versatile applications on fabric, metal, ceramic, and more

 

Learn more about the process:

Order Your Prints:

Ready to Order? We can print any quantity that you need, and offer one-day turn-around times to all orders placed by 2 pm. We need you to complete a two step process. Click the button below to complete the custom order form where you upload your images and select the products you want created. Next, you will be taken to an online checkout to complete your purchase.