How to Sublimate a T-Shirt | Everything You Need to Know about Perfect Sublimation Transfers
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Beginners Guide to Sublimation. Learn How to Get Flawless Sublimation Transfers with an EasyPress in Just a Few Simple Steps! Step-by-Step Photo Instructions and Video Tutorial!
Sublimation is the process of turning a solid (in this case ink) into a gas using a heat press at a temperature of 400 degrees.
The process of sublimation allows the dye to become part of the fibers of the fabric. Sublimation can be used on polyester fabrics or on materials with a polymer coating.
For the very best results, use a shirt that is at least 70% polyester. A lower percentage of polyester can yield a slightly vintage look with less vibrant colors.
* Polyester Shirt: prf.hn/l/lQqpPge
* Easy Press or Heat Press (must reach 400 degrees): prf.hn/l/vwQLO02
* Pressing Mat: prf.hn/l/YLANG22
* Butcher or Craft Paper
* Sublimation Transfer Sheet: tidd.ly/4a830187
* Heat Resistant Tape: prf.hn/l/G9yZg2o
* Copy Paper
* Lint Roller: prf.hn/l/lQBvVNx
I ordered my sublimation transfer sheet from this shop on Etsy. They offer a variety of different size options, I selected the 8.5" x 11".
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Pro Tip- Wipe down your table before laying out any of your materials to remove any fibers, dust, or lint which can interfere with the design.
Lay your T-shirt or bag on top of a pressing mat, slide a piece of white copy or cardstock paper inside of the item you are planning on pressing. This will protect the backside of the item from possible ink leaking through from the transfer sheet.
Use a lint roller to remove any hair, debris, or lint from the surface of your fabric. Most of the time these specks aren't even visible to your eye but they can cause blue dots to appear after pressing or imperfections if they aren't removed.
Gently press the wrinkles out of the shirt with your EasyPress. Wrinkles can also interfere with the design pressing properly.
Using heat resistant tape, center the design on the shirt. I like to place my design a few inches from the neckline. You can use a ruler to measure on either side of the transfer to ensure that it's centered.
Place a sheet of butcher or craft paper over the design. It should completely cover the area that will be pressed.
This will protect the t-shirt from scorching during the transfer process and protect the heat press from getting any ink on it.
Press the transfer sheet for 45 seconds at 400 degrees Fahrenheit with medium pressure. Double-check that all of the design is underneath the Heat Press.
Ensure that the transfer sheet does NOT move at all during this process as it can cause ghosting. Remove the heat press when the time is up.
Allow the transfer sheet to cool and peel off the tape and remove the piece of paper to reveal the design. Remove the transfer sheet in one fluid motion to prevent any ghosting of the design.
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Hi. Can you provide the shop name that prints the sublimation designs
That’s what I was waiting for
Omg your work station is every girl's dream🫶🏽😍
Thank you for sharing! I'm new to sublimation and this was very helpful!
Thank you so much for the tutorial, I really appreciate how well you explained purpose of the process. . A wonderful teacher.
You explain it so well… I didn't even knew what sublimation is and I liked so much the tecnic and the result of it! :)
I'm loving every single video from your channel! :)
Thanks so much for sharing with us. LOVE from Portugal.
Wow!! Very nice. I loved the colors on the shirt!!😍😍
Can you do a baby onesie in cotton?
How awesome! Thanks for the great tips!!
Love that file!
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I was wondering where you got the quote Crafters going to craft to use for the sublimation?
Ya CASI!!👍
Can you see the outline of the paper after it is pressed?
Can you use a heat press?
How can I get that craft page
Do you need to print the design in reverse or do you print it normal?
are you using on mirror set??
how exactly do you become a club member-there are no instructions once clicking on the link on your website?
how i get to craft page and can you send the files throw mail please
Is it just reg card stock paper does the card stock paper have to match the short color like for example black does it have to be black stock paper
What sublimation transfer paper do you use?
I have a power press but I think mine only goes up to 300 ! Can I still use that abs maybe sublimate for 10 more seconds !!?!??
What format do you save your files? I've tried png, svg and nothing seems to work.
I want those exact blank totes💚 where’d you get them??
HOBBY LOBBY SELLS THEM
What is the best material for sublimation? Cotton? Polyester? 100% polyester? 50/50?
The design won’t transfer to cotton, the higher the polyester count the better. 65/35 (poly/cotton) will give you a vintage look
Can we do it in parts if we have bigger designs than the easypress?
Yes, you can piece it together.
Sweet Red Poppy thank you for the reply..
Can you reuse the transfer?
no, I'm sorry you cannot!
Do you have a link to the Etsy shop that will print for you?
its above in her notes, under - Sublimation Transfer Sheet:
Thanks! I thought that was for the actual design and didn't click on it. 🙃
@@crow9669 You're welcome, I thought the same, enjoy.
So if I sub , I can use the easy press ?? I wouldn’t have to buy a big heat press machine??
Yes, You can definitely do sublimation with the Easypress. I'd recommend getting the largest sized one.