ORCA Sublimation Photo Slate Blanks - 5.85 x 5.85 in. - 40/Case
Product Type:
Home Accessories
Product Details
xThe ORCA 5.85 x 5.85 in Sublimation Photo Slate in matte is a small square of handmade natural stone with chiseled edges, sold 40 per case, and it is the lowest-cost slate we stock.
Print shops and custom gift businesses reach for the small square slate to learn the category, because a square crop takes any photo and each piece costs the least of any slate. Matte suits lettering and wall pieces; a glossy version of this size is listed separately for photographs. The natural edge is uneven and every piece varies, so keep content well inside the border. See Q4 slate plan.
Specifications
- Size: 5.85 x 5.85 in, 0.375 in thick
- Material: natural sedimentary stone, matte face
- Press: 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes, medium pressure, face down
- Cooling: let it cool completely, never quench
- SKU 59000: $156.60 per case of 40 (about $3.92 each)
- Imprint area: 5 x 5 in. (W x H)
Who orders it
- Sellers trying slate for the first time
- Craft fair vendors selling quote and lettering pieces
- Pet memorial gift shops
Why order from Photo USA
At about $3.92 a piece, Photo USA is one of the most affordable places to buy small photo slate blanks wholesale. Check your first case for stand hardware before writing listings. Orders normally ship within 24 hours from our two US warehouses. Since personalized photo slates list for about $16 to $38 on Etsy, a small slate fits the lower end; for example, at $18 each, a 40-slate case returns $720 against $156.60 in blanks. Sourced and distributed by Photo USA Corp.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| SKU | 59000 |
| PKG/PCS | 40/units |
| Material | Slate Stone |
| Coating brand | ORCA Coatings® |
| Decoration process | Dye Sublimation |
| Decoration location | Fremont ,CA |
| Manufacturer | Photo USA Electronic Graphic Inc. |
Shipping & Return
xShipping
Most orders ship within 24 hours from our Fremont, CA or Kentucky warehouse, whichever gets your order to you fastest. See our full Shipping Policy for delivery estimates, international restrictions, and weight-based rate details.
Returns
14-day return window from the date of delivery, on unused items in their original packaging. Contact us before sending anything back to get a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
If an item arrives damaged, incorrect, or not as described, we cover return shipping and there is no restocking fee. For returns due to a change of mind or an ordering error, return shipping is the customer’s responsibility, original shipping charges are non-refundable, and a 20% restocking fee applies.
See our full Refund Policy for details.
FAQ
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Why start with this slate?
It is the lowest cost slate we stock, and a square crop takes any photo, so it is a low risk way to learn the category. Each piece is handmade natural stone with chiseled edges.
What size is it, and how big should artwork be?
It measures 5.85 x 5.85 in, 0.375 in thick, with a 5 x 5 in print area. Set artwork at 1650 x 1650 pixels at 300 DPI (5.5 x 5.5 in with bleed) and keep content well inside the uneven border.
Where can I get sublimation photo slate blanks 5.85 x 5.85 in wholesale, and how fast do they ship?
Directly from Photo USA. $156.60 gets a case of 40, roughly $3.92 per slate, with a one case minimum. Most orders ship within 24 hours from Fremont, CA and Kentucky.
What are the press settings?
Press face down at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes with medium pressure. Let it cool completely and never quench it; see the time and temperature chart for more blanks.
Who buys small square slates?
First time slate sellers, craft fair vendors selling quote and lettering pieces, and pet memorial gift shops. It is also popular with Etsy shops, print-on-demand sellers and home crafters who order a case and handle pressing on their own, because Photo USA provides blanks and no fulfillment service. We cover this in Photo slate blanks for the Q4 gift season.
Matte or glossy, and is there a stand?
SKU 59000 is matte, which suits lettering and wall pieces, and a glossy version of this size is listed separately for photographs. Check your first case for stand hardware before writing listings.
How much can a case earn?
Personalized photo slates list for about $16 to $38 on Etsy, and this small size fits the lower end. At $18 each, a 40 slate case returns $720 against $156.60 in blanks.
When should I order for holiday markets?
Plan a mid November order so slates are listed before Black Friday (November 27, 2026) and Cyber Monday (November 30), or order by early December for Christmas delivery. Small slates work well as teacher gifts with a thank you note, pet photo stocking stuffers and white elephant picks with a funny family rule.
It is the lowest cost slate we stock, and a square crop takes any photo, so it is a low risk way to learn the category. Each piece is handmade natural stone with chiseled edges.
What size is it, and how big should artwork be?
It measures 5.85 x 5.85 in, 0.375 in thick, with a 5 x 5 in print area. Set artwork at 1650 x 1650 pixels at 300 DPI (5.5 x 5.5 in with bleed) and keep content well inside the uneven border.
Where can I get sublimation photo slate blanks 5.85 x 5.85 in wholesale, and how fast do they ship?
Directly from Photo USA. $156.60 gets a case of 40, roughly $3.92 per slate, with a one case minimum. Most orders ship within 24 hours from Fremont, CA and Kentucky.
What are the press settings?
Press face down at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes with medium pressure. Let it cool completely and never quench it; see the time and temperature chart for more blanks.
Who buys small square slates?
First time slate sellers, craft fair vendors selling quote and lettering pieces, and pet memorial gift shops. It is also popular with Etsy shops, print-on-demand sellers and home crafters who order a case and handle pressing on their own, because Photo USA provides blanks and no fulfillment service. We cover this in Photo slate blanks for the Q4 gift season.
Matte or glossy, and is there a stand?
SKU 59000 is matte, which suits lettering and wall pieces, and a glossy version of this size is listed separately for photographs. Check your first case for stand hardware before writing listings.
How much can a case earn?
Personalized photo slates list for about $16 to $38 on Etsy, and this small size fits the lower end. At $18 each, a 40 slate case returns $720 against $156.60 in blanks.
When should I order for holiday markets?
Plan a mid November order so slates are listed before Black Friday (November 27, 2026) and Cyber Monday (November 30), or order by early December for Christmas delivery. Small slates work well as teacher gifts with a thank you note, pet photo stocking stuffers and white elephant picks with a funny family rule.
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