![]() ![]() ![]() Sublimation uses a special ink from dye-sublimation printers that can then be transferred to another object with a compatible coating. We heat the ink to a gaseous state, which soaks into our object, then cools back down into a solid state to create a permanent design. It’s called sublimation because we are changing the form, but not the essence, in the process. Here is a colorful T-shirt made with the dye sublimation process ( see the full tutorial on this exact shirt here): So in the crafting world, sublimation refers to DYE sublimation which is a print and transfer method that can duplicate a high quality and full color design. So… what exactly is sublimation and how does it work? Sublimation guide, such as my Sublimation Cookbook with one-page “recipes” for more than 150 sublimation projects, complete with all the times, temperatures, and pressures for ALL the sublimation projects.Sublimation designs, such as designs #385 and 388 – My free sublimation designs (available in my free resource library -get the password at the bottom of this post).Sublimation tools, such as a tape measure, heat-resistant tape, tweezers, and/or heat-resistant gloves.Protective materials, such as white cardstock (to protect mat) and white butcher paper (to protect platten).Sublimation materials and blanks, such as 100% Polyester Fabrics (great for testing and learning), coated coffee mugs, polyester garden Flags, MDF painted white with spray paint and then laminated, plus SO MUCH MORE (see list below).Heat source, such as a Cricut AutoPress, Cricut EasyPress 2 or 3, Cricut Hat Press, Cricut Mug Press, traditional heat press or tumbler press - you can even use a convection oven or air fryer for things like tumblers and mugs.Sublimation paper, such as A-Sub paper or TruePix sublimation paper.Sublimation ink such as Sawgrass sublimation Ink, Epson sublimation Ink, Hiipoo sublimation ink, Cosmos sublimation ink, or Printers Jack Ink (note: If you have an Epson Workforce printer, you also need empty refillable cartridges).Dye Sublimation printers, such as a Sawgrass SG500, Epson SureColor F170, or an Epson EcoTank. ![]() ![]() View my Amazon shopping list with the exact items I use for sublimation! ![]()
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