{"id":72987,"date":"2021-09-08T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/?p=72987"},"modified":"2024-08-26T11:45:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T18:45:57","slug":"sublimation-printing-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Sublimation Printing &#038; Crafting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-dark-pink-color has-text-color\"><strong>Ever wonder how to get those gorgeous, multi-colored designs on your t-shirts, mugs, and more? It&rsquo;s a process called sublimation printing and is becoming popular in the crafting community. Here is everything you need to know about sublimation crafting! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Ever wonder how to get those gorgeous, multi-colored designs on your t-shirts, mugs, and more? It's a process called sublimation printing and is becoming popular in the crafting community. Here is everything you need to know about sublimation crafting!\" src=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Social-Media_Wide-Feature.png\" alt=\"Epson printer, Hiipoo Sublimation Ink, and several sublimation projects\" class=\"wp-image-73500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Social-Media_Wide-Feature.png 1200w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Social-Media_Wide-Feature-700x467.png 700w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Social-Media_Wide-Feature-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Social-Media_Wide-Feature-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Social-Media_Wide-Feature-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Social-Media_Wide-Feature.png\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Crafting trends go in cycles, and right now sublimation is HOT! I let a lot of crafting trends pass me by (hello resin!) but I got hooked on sublimation printing and now it&rsquo;s evolved into a full blown hobby for me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#c0e5e0;font-size:18px\"><strong>Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/sublimationmadesimple\">Sublimation <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/sublimationmadesimple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Made <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/sublimationmadesimple\">Simple<\/a> Facebook group for tips, tricks, support, and resources<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recently converted an <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epson EcoTank ET-2760 Printer - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DSoBij\" data-linkid=\"73478\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Epson Eco-Tank printer<\/a> into a sublimation printer<strong> <\/strong>I use for all my own designs. Now that I&rsquo;ve done a ton of my own experimenting, I feel ready to answer all of the sublimation questions that come my way. If you&rsquo;re curious about getting started with sublimation printing or perhaps have a few questions, I&rsquo;m sharing everything you need to know to get started today! Then in the upcoming weeks, I&rsquo;ll be sharing tons of tutorials, troubleshooting posts, and more to help you become an amazing sublimation crafter.  (<a href=\"#h-new-posts\">See all new posts listed below<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full disclosure<\/strong>: I do not plan to get super technical in the ways of sublimation technology, large professional printers, specialized heat presses, etc. I&rsquo;m here to help you make an adorable photo mug for grandma or that perfect gift for a friend. You can likely run a small online or craft fair shop using my tips and tricks, however I am not going to be able to help you run a big, professional sublimation shop. There are amazing companies that provide great support if you&rsquo;re looking for that kind of thing. <a href=\"https:\/\/sublimationsummit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sublimation Summit<\/a> is a fantastic resource!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, I hope you find this post helpful and informative. If you have questions you don&rsquo;t see here, feel free to let me know in the comments. I&rsquo;m always happy to help! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-new-posts\">You can check out all of the posts in my sublimation printing series here (this list is updated as more posts are added):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/\">The Ultimate Guide to Sublimation <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printing &amp; Crafting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-infusible-ink-htv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What&rsquo;s the Difference Between Sublimation, Cricut Infusible Ink, and HTV?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/convert-an-epson-ecotank-printer-for-sublimation-the-easy-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Convert a Printer for Sublimation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-icc-profiles-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ICC Profiles &amp; Color Management for Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sublimation Software: What&rsquo;s Best for Your Needs?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/best-sublimation-blanks-substrates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Sublimation Blanks and Substrates for Crafters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-supplies-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Must-Have Sublimation Supplies and Tools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-paper-comparison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sublimation Paper Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/heat-press-machine-comparison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heat Press Machine Comparison for Sublimation Crafters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-prints-cricut-mug-press\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Using Sublimation Prints with the Cricut Mug Press<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-on-ceramic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Beginner&rsquo;s Guide to Sublimation on Ceramic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/troubleshooting-sublimation-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Troubleshooting Sublimation Printing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-cheat-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sublimation Cheat Sheets for Time, Temperature, Pressure &amp; More!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #242424;color:#242424\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #242424;color:#242424\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#Sublimation_for_Beginners_Video\" >Sublimation for Beginners Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#What_is_Sublimation_Printing\" >What is Sublimation Printing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#Can_I_Use_My_Current_Inkjet_Printer\" >Can I Use My Current Inkjet Printer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#Do_I_Need_a_Cricut_Machine\" >Do I Need a Cricut Machine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#What_Materials_Do_I_Need_for_Sublimation_Printing\" >What Materials Do I Need for Sublimation Printing?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#1_A_Printer_with_Sublimation_Ink\" >1. A Printer with Sublimation Ink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#2_A_Heat_Press\" >2. A Heat Press<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#3_Sublimation_Paper\" >3. Sublimation Paper<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#How_is_Sublimation_Different_than_Heat_Transfer_Vinyl_HTV_Iron-On_or_Printable_HTV\" >How is Sublimation Different than Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV \/ Iron-On) or Printable HTV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#How_is_Sublimation_Different_than_Cricut_Infusible_Ink\" >How is Sublimation Different than Cricut Infusible Ink?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#What_Kind_of_Substrates_Can_I_Sublimate\" >What Kind of Substrates Can I Sublimate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#Can_I_Sublimate_a_Cotton_Shirt_or_Regular_Coffee_Mug\" >Can I Sublimate a Cotton Shirt or Regular Coffee Mug?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/sublimation-printing-basics\/#How_Much_Does_Sublimation_Printing_Cost\" >How Much Does Sublimation Printing Cost?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sublimation_for_Beginners_Video\"><\/span>Sublimation for Beginners Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by watching my introduction video, then read on for even more details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Sublimation for Beginners: What It Is and What You Need!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S97NWWIwk_Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-sublimation-printing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Sublimation_Printing\"><\/span>What is Sublimation Printing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most commonly asked question, and for good reason! Sublimation printing can be confusing and it has its own language and can be quite scientific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get scientific (and feel free to skip this section if you&rsquo;re like, &ldquo;OMG Cori, I just want to make a t-shirt&rdquo;), we most often think of matter states in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solid to liquid to gas (through melting and then vaporizing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas to liquid to solid (through condensing and then freezing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But there&rsquo;s also another way. You can go from a solid directly to a gas in a process known as <strong>sublimation<\/strong>. (You can also go from gas to a solid, in a process called deposition&mdash;which is how frost forms on your car on a cold morning).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Matter-States.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram of the different matter states\" class=\"wp-image-73501\" style=\"width:500px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Matter-States.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Matter-States-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Matter-States-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Matter-States-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Matter-States-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Matter-States-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Matter-States-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Matter-States-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Matter-States-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Matter-States.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In simplest terms, you print a design using a sublimation printer, and then use high heat (a heat press, which we&rsquo;ll talk about later) to turn the solid ink into a gas which infuses the design <em>permanently<\/em> onto your substrate. I&rsquo;ll walk you through your first sublimation printing project in a future post!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re on my blog, you may be familiar with Cricut products. Cricut Infusible Ink is sublimation product. <a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/?s=infusible+ink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about Cricut Infusible Ink.<\/a> It starts as a solid ink transfer sheet and then is heated to sublimate the ink onto the substrate, like with this mug:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-description=\"Whether you have the Cricut Mug Press or another mug heat press, you're going to love this mermaid mug wrap SVG! Grab it for free, along with a dozen other free mug wrap designs!\" src=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mermaid mug on pink background made with mermaid mug wrap design\" class=\"wp-image-70419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mermaid-Mug-Wrap-Design-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of sublimation printing is that you can print and transfer nearly anything! You are not limited to the colors of iron on vinyl or Cricut Infusible Ink. Have a photo you&rsquo;d like to turn into a keepsake? You can print and use the sublimation process to transfer it! You can also use your own design programs or download free or paid designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Can-I-use-my-inkjet-printer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Use_My_Current_Inkjet_Printer\"><\/span>Can I Use My Current Inkjet Printer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, no. The inkjet printer you&rsquo;re already using in your home or office will not work for sublimation printing. However, many crafters are converting Epson EcoTank inkjet printers into sublimation printers! I&rsquo;ll be sharing how I converted my Epson Eco-Tank printer to a sublimation printer in an upcoming post (all of these photos were taken before my conversion). (<a href=\"#h-new-posts\">See all new posts listed above<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will want a NEW printer&mdash;specifically an Epson EcoTank printer&mdash;to do this. While it&rsquo;s technically possible to clean an existing EcoTank printer, the process is difficult and results are hit or miss. So my recommendation is a new printer, all the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Epson Printer with Hiipoo Inks\" class=\"wp-image-73502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-2-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-2-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also purchase a specialized sublimation printer, however, they cost more and are geared toward those running sublimation businesses. Swing Design has a bunch of <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=964247&amp;u=920244&amp;m=69853&amp;urllink=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eswingdesign%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fsawgrass%2Dsublimation&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sawgrass printer bundles<\/a>, if you&rsquo;d like to go the more professional route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-i-need-a-cricut-machine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_a_Cricut_Machine\"><\/span>Do I Need a Cricut Machine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, you actually don&rsquo;t need a Cricut machine! Yes, I know most of my tutorials here are for Cricut crafting, but all you need is a design, a printer, and a heat source, which we&rsquo;ll talk about in the next section. You can, of course, use your Cricut if you&rsquo;re using Infusible Ink specifically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-materials-do-I-need-for-sublimation-printing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Materials_Do_I_Need_for_Sublimation_Printing\"><\/span>What Materials Do I Need for Sublimation Printing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to successfully transfer an image from your printed design to substrate (i.e. blank), you need three basic items. I&rsquo;ll review them below and provide you with a few options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-a-printer-with-sublimation-ink\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_A_Printer_with_Sublimation_Ink\"><\/span>1. A Printer with Sublimation Ink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned before, you can&rsquo;t print with just any old printer. The most popular option is to purchase an<strong> <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epson EcoTank ET-2760 Printer - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DSoBij\" data-linkid=\"73478\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Epson EcoTank printer<\/a> <\/strong>and convert it to a sublimation printer. You will also need specialized <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Printers Jack Sublimation Ink - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FIT2cQ\" data-linkid=\"73011\" data-shortcode=\"true\">sublimation ink<\/a><\/strong>. The inks I use are fairly inexpensive and work well with the converted Epson printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"Epson Printer with Hiipoo Inks\" class=\"wp-image-73503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-3-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-3-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-1-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, you can purchase a fancy sublimation printer. However, there are more costly and ink typically costs hundreds of dollars to replace. These printers come with their own software and are geared more toward the professional sublimation printer, rather than a hobby printer. I&rsquo;m really focusing here on sublimation printing for crafting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-a-heat-press\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_Heat_Press\"><\/span>2. A Heat Press<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sublimation ink is transferred through high heat. Unfortunately, your household iron won&rsquo;t do the trick. It doesn&rsquo;t get hot enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-3-2.jpg\" alt=\"5-in-1 Heat Press sitting on IKEA Cabinet in front of white wall.\" class=\"wp-image-73505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-3-2-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-3-2-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-3-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-3-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-3-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few that I have used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Heatpress - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2x1tCYu\" data-linkid=\"60589\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Heat Press<\/a><\/strong>: here&rsquo;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/cricut-easypress-heat-press-iron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comparison of the various heat press options<\/a> (note: a household iron won&rsquo;t work). The press I have comes with attachments for hats, mugs, and plates. I used to be terrified of the thing (I still refer to it as &ldquo;The Beast&rdquo; but I&rsquo;ve come to actually like it more than I used to).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cricut All EasyPress - Cricut.com\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/recommends\/cricut-all-easypress-cricut-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Cricut EasyPress 2<\/a><\/strong>: I wrote a post about the <a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/heat-settings-for-the-cricut-easypress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EasyPress + a free heat settings printable<\/a>. I love how convenient it is.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Standalone Mug Press - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DMgrYZ\" data-linkid=\"73506\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Mug Press<\/a><\/strong>: you need a mug press if you will do any mugs or other rounded surfaces. I highly recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/cricut-mug-press\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cricut Mug Press<\/a>, but you can also use a regular mug press. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other options as well, like using mug wraps in a convection oven or SubliShrink and a heat gun. Depending on interest, I can do posts on those things as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-sublimation-paper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sublimation_Paper\"><\/span>3. Sublimation Paper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a special type of paper for your sublimation printer. Regular printer paper just won&rsquo;t do the trick. <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sublimation Paper - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ChvHML\" data-linkid=\"73013\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Sublimation paper<\/a><\/strong> is meant to withstand high temperatures and release the ink during the transfer process. I will compare different brands in a future post, but I&rsquo;ve been using Hiipoo and have good results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Epson Printer with Hiipoo Sublimation Paper\" class=\"wp-image-73504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-2-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-2-2-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-2-2-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-2-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-2-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Sublimation-2-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"different-than-using-HTV\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Sublimation_Different_than_Heat_Transfer_Vinyl_HTV_Iron-On_or_Printable_HTV\"><\/span>How is Sublimation Different than Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV \/ Iron-On) or Printable HTV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat transfer vinyl simply sits on top of your shirt or blank item, while the sublimation printing process actually infuses the ink into the fibers\/surface of your item. That is what makes it permanent. If you&rsquo;d like to see a project using both, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/layered-infusible-ink-iron-on-summer-shirt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer T-Shirt<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can print directly on printable HTV and then use your Cricut to cut out the design, it acts the same way plain HTV does, being iron <em>onto<\/em> the substrate instead of <em>into<\/em> the substrate. While this may be a cheaper alternative to sublimation printing, after a while your design may start to crack or peel&mdash;even if you do everything right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a multi-colored, permanent image transferred into a shirt (or any sublimation-ready substrate), then sublimation printing will be your best bet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"different-than-Cricut-Infusible-Ink\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Sublimation_Different_than_Cricut_Infusible_Ink\"><\/span>How is Sublimation Different than Cricut Infusible Ink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like I mentioned above, Cricut Infusible Ink is a sublimation product. Both sublimation prints and Cricut Infusible Ink need heat to turn the ink into a gas and infuse the product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cricut Infusible Ink is a bit more limited, though. You can use either sheets of solid\/patterned infusible ink, which you need to cut with a Cricut machine, or Infusible Ink markers to draw\/color and image. For example, I made these <a href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/summer-coasters-infusible-ink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Coasters<\/a> using four different Cricut Infusible Ink transfer sheets. I created the design but the colors were not editable&mdash;these are the colors of the actual sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" data-pin-description=\"Need a place to set down that ice cold summer drink? Make these fun summer Cricut Infusible Ink coasters! Get the full tutorial plus tips and tricks for getting your coasters right the first time.\" src=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summer-Coasters-Final-6.jpg\" alt=\"Final Summer Coasters on pink and yellow background\" class=\"wp-image-72262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summer-Coasters-Final-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summer-Coasters-Final-6-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summer-Coasters-Final-6-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summer-Coasters-Final-6-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summer-Coasters-Final-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summer-Coasters-Final-6.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can make beautiful products with both, sublimation printing is limitless. You can print nearly any color and pattern with detail you just can&rsquo;t achieve with transfer sheets or markers alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-What-products-can-I-sublimate-on\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Kind_of_Substrates_Can_I_Sublimate\"><\/span>What Kind of Substrates Can I Sublimate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are sublimation blanks available for almost anything, from t-shirts, to keychains, to tumblers, and more. For an item to work with sublimation ink, it needs to be primarily polyester or have a special poly-coating. For example, your standard household mug won&rsquo;t work because it doesn&rsquo;t have the special poly-coating. I&rsquo;ve compiled a list of the most <strong>popular sublimation blanks<\/strong>, which I&rsquo;ll be sharing in an upcoming post.  (<a href=\"#h-new-posts\">See all new posts listed above<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically for clothing and apparel items, you want at least 75% polyester. You can go down to 50% but any lower than that and your ink may fade over time. The lower the polyester makeup, the more &ldquo;vintage&rdquo; and less bright your final design will appear.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sublimation blanks are often referred to as substrates. You may see me use the word interchangeably throughout this blog post and future ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-Can-I-use-a-cotton-shirt-or-regular-coffee-mug\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Sublimate_a_Cotton_Shirt_or_Regular_Coffee_Mug\"><\/span>Can I Sublimate a Cotton Shirt or Regular Coffee Mug?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, in order to sublimate, the material needs to be mostly polyester or poly-coated. A standard coffee mug won&rsquo;t work. It does not have the coating, which allows the ink to be directly infused into the mug. A poly-coated mug looks just like a regular one, though! So be careful not to mix them up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cotton shirts cannot be sublimated on directly. <em>However<\/em>, you can purchase a <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sublimation Coating Spray - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sublimation+poly+spray&amp;language=en_US&amp;linkCode=sl2&amp;linkId=54693e8075b5e567b18b93ff8a854123&amp;tag=leseagr-20&amp;ref=as_li_ss_tl\" data-linkid=\"73014\" data-shortcode=\"true\">sublimation coating spray<\/a> for use on shirts. This coating allows you to sublimate on materials you wouldn&rsquo;t normally be able to. I have a test of a few different brands to share soon as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-much-does-sublimation-printing-cost\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_Sublimation_Printing_Cost\"><\/span>How Much Does Sublimation Printing Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Costs can vary, however, the largest cost will always be your printer and ink. The printer is, of course, a one-time cost, but you will need to replace ink over time. An <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epson EcoTank ET-2760 Printer - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DSoBij\" data-linkid=\"73478\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Epson Eco-Tank printer<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Printers Jack Sublimation Ink - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FIT2cQ\" data-linkid=\"73011\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Printers Jack ink<\/a><\/strong> for example, will cost you a few hundred dollars. A professional grade sublimation printer and ink, however, can cost thousands of dollars. It honestly depends on what brands you choose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then your other costs are substrates, which range from super inexpensive to quite pricey. My favorite place to purchase is <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Heat Transfer Warehouse Homepage\" href=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/recommends\/heat-transfer-warehouse-homepage-3\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Heat Transfer Warehouse<\/a>, though I&rsquo;ve found a lot of good blanks on Amazon as well. If you&rsquo;re going to be be sublimating a lot of the substrate, make sure to buy in bulk to save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned before, I am a hobby sublimation printer, so I don&rsquo;t need anything super fancy. I plan to stick to the basics and try to share products I believe are reasonable for crafters! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you found this sublimation overview helpful! Stay tuned for more sublimation posts in the upcoming days, including how to convert that Epson EcoTank printer so you can get started on your sublimation crafting journey too!  (<a href=\"#h-new-posts\">See all new posts listed above<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"Ever wonder how to get those gorgeous, multi-colored designs on your t-shirts, mugs, and more? It's a process called sublimation printing and is becoming popular in the crafting community. Here is everything you need to know about sublimation crafting!\" src=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Pins-02-957x1500.png\" alt=\"Sublimation Printing Pin #2\" class=\"wp-image-73509\" style=\"width:479px;height:750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Pins-02-957x1500.png 957w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Pins-02-446x700.png 446w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Pins-02-478x750.png 478w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Pins-02-768x1204.png 768w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Pins-02-150x235.png 150w, https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Pins-02.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/heyletsmakestuff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sublimation-Pins-02.png\"><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wonder how to get those gorgeous, multi-colored designs on your t-shirts, mugs, and more? 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