How to Sublimate onto Poster Board Paper | Sublimation & Illustration

Sublimating on poster board paper!
Why poster board paper and not regular copy paper?
Well, for one poster board paper is thicker than regular copy paper. Also, adding laminate film to the poster board paper gives it protection from water or ripping damage. So you’ll have a picture that’ll last you for a very long time!
Why sublimate it instead of just printing?
Well, sublimation tends to transfer colors better than regular printing. Also, my home printer is a basic laser printer- Which may not work well with vibrant colors as well as a sublimation printer would.
This same method can be applied to a canvas! You will also have to add laminate film to it so that all of the colors transfer over.
Here are the link to the tools & materials used:
Laminate Film Roll: amzn.to/37agmz8
Poster board paper: STAPLES
Frames: Local Discount Store
Paper Cutter/Trimmer: amzn.to/3yjYZry
Heat Press: www.proworldinc.com/mp887-tra...
This process is pretty easy to follow!
Thanks for watching.

[@DevKnight00]

THANKS! Super helpful

[@TheFreckledCraftsStudio]

Glad it helped! You’re very welcome ☺️

[@nancygerbasio1166]

Can’t you just supplement to post support directly why do you use the laminate sheets for posterboard?

[@TheFreckledCraftsStudio]

I have that answer in 2min 25 secs into the video. When sublimating, it has to be onto “polyester” material. Meaning, there is a specific coating that the laminate sheet is made out of that allows for sublimation dye to stick onto it. Poster board paper does not have that “coating” or material but laminate film does. Same goes for sublimating on to tshirts or coffee mugs. For coffee mugs, there has to be a glaze coating on it to be able to retain the sublimation dye. I hope that clears up your question. 🌸