How to Use Canva for Sublimation
Using Canva for sublimation involves creating designs that can be transferred onto various substrates like t-shirts, or items using sublimation printing. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:
- Click 'Create a design'.
- Select 'Custom size'.
- Enter the dimensions based on your sublimation paper size and click 'Create new design'.
- Go to the edit toolbar, click 'Text' and choose 'Add a heading'.
- To choose fonts click on the drop down arrow.
- Choose your preferred font.
- Adjust the position and size of your text.
- You may also go to the 'Elements' menu and search for a sticker that matches your text.
- Click your preferred graphic and add it to your Canva
- Adjust the position and size of your graphic.
- Go to the 'Elements' menu and enter 'Background' in the search bar.
- Add a background to your sublimation.
- Click on the graphic and select the ellipsis icon for more options.
- Choose 'Layer' and select 'Bring to front'.
- Click 'Share' to download your sublimation design.
- Select 'PDF Print'.
- Under the 'Colour profile' choose the 'CYMK', sublimation printing works best with CMYK colour mode.
- Click 'Download'.