The items on this page are quite profitable, especially badges. They can be as simple or fancy, as the company wants to pay for. The one shown is a slipover pocket protector holder, with a 1x3 sublimated plate taped on.

That same 1x3 plate, with a pin-back fastener on the back becomes a standard badge. Customers will also pay a premium for a magnetic bar fastener. On metal badges it is a good idea to put a slight radius on the corners.

The buttons are actually 1.5" and 2" pre-cut discs, with a pin-back fastener. This are usually wanted for special events, conventions, etc.

Magnetic note holders can be a very steady little profit builder (see "Success Stories"). You can even give them away for self-promotion. A 4x6 costs about $0.30.

If you have made it all the way through the pictures to this point, we will close with this bold statement. It is almost impossible for a decently run vinyl sign shop to not make money with sublimation.

It means nothing, if no one has ever asked for the items we have shown you. First, most folks who don't see what they want don't ask. Second, how many times have you told a customer you couldn't do something, because it was too small?

That's the great thing about diversifying with sublimation. Your sign shop makes you good money on the "big" end. Sublimation will do the same thing on the "little" end.

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