Sublimation 101: How to Make Custom Pizza Boards That Sell

February 24, 2025

In the world of sublimation, there’s nothing more satisfying than turning a simple wooden blank into a masterpiece. And what better way to combine creativity and functionality than with custom sublimation pizza boards? Whether you're a small business owner looking to expand your product line or a sublimation enthusiast exploring new ideas, personalized wooden pizza boards are a hot-selling niche that customers love.

At Innosub USA, we provide high-quality sublimation blanks, including sublimation pizza boards, that are perfect for adding unique designs. Today, we’re diving into the best techniques, design ideas, and marketing tips to help you create pizza boards that fly off the shelves!

Why Sublimation Pizza Boards Are a Profitable Niche

Pizza is universal—everyone loves it! Custom pizza serving boards make great gifts, restaurant essentials, and home decor pieces. Here’s why they’re a profitable sublimation product:

✅ Multi-Purpose Appeal: Can be used as a serving tray, charcuterie board, or cutting board.
✅ Perfect for Restaurants & Pizzerias: Businesses love custom branding on pizza boards.
✅ Great for Personalized Gifts: Weddings, housewarmings, and food lovers’ gifts.
✅ Easy to Sublimate & Sell: Wood offers a stylish, natural finish that elevates designs.

Now, let’s talk about how to create the best-selling sublimation pizza boards!

Step 1: Choosing the Right Sublimation Blanks

For a flawless finish, you need high-quality sublimation blanks. Our Sublimation Blanks Pizza Plate Wood Board (available in 35x18cm & 27x15cm) is specifically designed for sublimation printing.

👉 Check it out here: Sublimation Pizza Plate Wood Board

These boards are durable, lightweight, and heat-resistant, ensuring your designs stay sharp and vibrant.

Step 2: Preparing Your Design for Sublimation

When designing for pizza boards, keep it bold, fun, and personalized. Here are some best-selling design ideas:

🎨 Classic Pizzeria Logos – Perfect for restaurants and food businesses.
🍕 Funny Pizza Quotes – “Slice, Slice, Baby” or “In Pizza We Crust.”
🏡 Home Kitchen Names – “Grandma’s Famous Pizza” or “Chef Mike’s Kitchen.”
❤️ Wedding & Anniversary Themes – “Love at First Slice.”
🎁 Gift Customization – Add names, dates, or inside jokes for a personal touch.

For best results, create designs using high-resolution images (300 DPI) in software like Adobe Photoshop or Canva.

Step 3: The Sublimation Process

Now comes the exciting part—transferring your design onto the board!

Materials Needed:

✅ Sublimation pizza board blank
✅ Sublimation printer & ink
✅ Heat-resistant tape
✅ Sublimation transfer paper
✅ Heat press machine

Sublimation Steps:

1️⃣ Print Your Design: Mirror the image before printing on sublimation transfer paper.
2️⃣ Align & Tape: Position the design onto the pizza board and secure with heat-resistant tape.
3️⃣ Heat Press Settings: Set your heat press to 385-400°F (196-204°C) for 60-90 seconds. Apply medium pressure.
4️⃣ Cool & Peel: Allow the board to cool before carefully peeling off the transfer paper.
5️⃣ Admire Your Work! Your stunning custom pizza board is ready to sell!

Step 4: How to Market & Sell Custom Pizza Boards

Where to Sell:

📌 Etsy & Online Marketplaces – Ideal for handmade and customized products.
📌 Your Own Website – Create a storefront for bulk orders and custom designs.
📌 Social Media (Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok) – Showcase trendy, mouthwatering designs.
📌 Local Restaurants & Pizzerias – Offer custom branding opportunities.
📌 Gift Shops & Boutiques – Great for personalized kitchenware sections.

Marketing Tips:

🔥 Showcase Process Videos: People love seeing how products are made! Share behind-the-scenes videos on TikTok & Instagram Reels.
🔥 Bundle Deals: Offer a pizza board + matching oven mitts or coasters for an upsell.
🔥 Run Giveaways: Engage customers by hosting contests like “Best Pizza Board Design.”
🔥 Use SEO Keywords: Optimize product descriptions with “custom pizza boards,” “sublimation kitchen gifts,” “personalized pizza tray,” etc.

Final Thoughts: Start Selling Custom Pizza Boards Today!

Sublimation pizza boards are a fun, creative, and profitable product to add to your shop. Whether you're catering to restaurants, home chefs, or gift buyers, personalized pizza boards are in high demand.

At Innosub USA, we make it easy to get started with top-quality sublimation blanks that are ready to customize and sell.

👉 Ready to create? Check out our sublimation pizza board blanks here: Sublimation Pizza Plate Wood Board

Happy sublimating! 🍕🔥

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