ChromaLuxe vs. Amazon | Metal Photo Printing comparison | Dye Sublimation

Making a metal panel is so cool, but there's cheap alternatives out there and you might wonder if they're worth the trouble. I make a few prints to compare the ChromaLuxe panel to a bargain option from Amazon. The results are very interesting.

I get many of my materials from HeatPress Nation. Use this "refer a friend" link and get a $10 credit on your first order of $50 or more at HeatPress Nation.
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Once you've clicked the affiliate link above to claim your credit, use these links to get right to the products used in this video.

20"x25" Heat Press: https://www.heatpressnation.com/produ...
11x14 ChromaLuxe panel (gloss)
https://www.heatpressnation.com/produ...

My other supplier, IT supplies
11x14 ChromaLuxe panel (gloss)
https://www.itsupplies.com/ChromaLuxe...
Epson F570 printer:
https://www.itsupplies.com/Epson-Sure...
Epson 24" roll dye sub paper:
https://www.itsupplies.com/Epson-DS-T...
16"x24" ChromaLuxe HD Textured panel
https://www.itsupplies.com/ChromaLuxe...
Epson F170 printer: https://www.itsupplies.com/Epson-Sure...
Epson Dye Sub transfer paper: https://www.itsupplies.com/Epson-DS-T...

Amazon affiliate links for products
11x14 gloss panel: https://amzn.to/41gpnDI
Square black bumpers: https://amzn.to/416f5on
Hangers: https://amzn.to/4k1uleQ


0:08 Introducing the materials
1:46 The specific differences between the two materials
5:47 Getting the equipment ready
6:36 Preparing the images in Photoshop
10:05 Hitting the Print button
12:22 More equipment prep
14:32 Applying the print to the first panel
17:50 Making the second print
19:31 Making the first ChromaLuxe print
20:49 Making the second ChromaLuxe print
21:13 Analyzing the details in the studio