5 Ways to Sublimate on a Black Shirt! | How to Sublimate on Black | Sublimation on Dark Colors

Welcome to this video where we'll be discussing sublimation on 5 different types ofHTV, to make it possible to use sublimation on black fabrics.
Sublimation is a process where a substance goes from a solid state directly to a gas state without passing through the liquid state.
The first step is to design your artwork and print it out on the transfer paper using sublimation ink. I'm using Crafting Besties sublimation paper. After adhering your HTV, next, place the transfer paper face-down onto the HTV and apply heat and pressure with the heat press. As the temperature increases, the sublimation ink transforms into a gas and penetrates the surface of the vinyl, permanently embedding the design onto it.
It's important to note that only specific type of material that is receptive to sublimation ink will work. This video shows glitter, flock, transparent, glow in the dark and easy subli HTV's.
Sublimation is a unique and effective way to create custom designs on a variety of substrates. Have fun!
Crafting Besties Sublimation paper: craftingbesties.com/
Most of my products come from Aviva Florida: avivawholesale.com/
But if they are ever out - I swear by Siser products:
Glitter: a.co/d/aotdtFc
Flock: a.co/d/ajV1cdt
transparent: I've heard good things about HTVRONT, but I've never used it and can't vouch. You can find it on Amazon. a.co/d/fTggGD4
Glow: a.co/d/3Rg8VzT
Easy Subli: a.co/d/j8a6rnG
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[@kittyrings]

Well, I believe you have one of the best show in tells of Any and All video's doing the different sublimation on dark fabrics!!!!!!! You are straight to the point...thank you, for that, you gave the info without the chatter. Just saved me a boat load on where I'm headed...

[@stacyodesigns]

Thank you for such kind words. I'm so happy I could help out.

[@RenataBka]

Loved the hack of the magnets on the heat press to hold the heat paper ❤ great idea. And thanks for the tutorial as well

[@aliciat2216]

I just caught that! That is a great idea!

[@stacyodesigns]

Thanks so much 😊

[@bethbrightman1326]

Super helpful video to see them all side by side! Thank you so much!

[@stacyodesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Edussentials]

Very helpful ❤ Thanks a lot!

[@mickylop]

I've been looking for someone to explain this method for a while and finally I found this video. Thank you for taking the time to do this video and teach us step by step.

[@stacyodesigns]

So glad this was helpful

[@83sharron]

This was such a great demo. Thank you.

[@stacyodesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maggyt5605]

Great video and very informative 😊 thank you

[@stacyodesigns]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chichi541ish]

Thank you for this! New subscriber here- just what I was looking for. I'm new to this & learning so this info helps!

[@stacyodesigns]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful.

[@Wrightn221]

I love the glitter. I have a bunch of that.

[@stacyodesigns]

the glitter is so FANCY! I love it ;)

[@finefinebabe]

I've watched a ton of these but you did so well I'm eternally grateful to what I achieved from seeing what you sampled.

[@stacyodesigns]

Thank you so much! I'm happy this video helped you.

[@danabower5674]

I did sublimation on Siser Glow In the Dark with no white behind it. It turned out Great!!!

[@stacyodesigns]

That's awesome! I have used it before with great results. However, it is very thin and the dye migration is real on black fabric. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqe5dX2vl5yfjJI

[@CLASSYVAL]

Thank you!!!!

[@stacyodesigns]

You are welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed this.

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Great tutorial . Thanks for all the great information. Which one was the softest for wearing on a shirt but also had a great colour. I see that Easy subli had the best coverage but it looks really think and bulky. I have a shirt to make for Line Dancing on a Black shirt. I don't want it to be stiff. Thanks in advance for your help and will continue to watch your videos for more tips.

[@stacyodesigns]

Thank you for your question. I would stay go with easy subli or flock. That being said, create your design so there is negative space. That helps with the feel and wearablity. You might also consider traditional DTF transfers - but again, with negative space. Any design that is a big block on top of HTV ill feel weird to wear.

[@MyNitab]

Great demo!! I have 1 question, was the bandana you used poly cotton?

[@stacyodesigns]

No, it was 100% cotton. It was just a cheap bandana from Walmart.

[@terrytetet7762]

Hi . Thanks for this video. Sorry for my question. Im just wondering if i can just use a plain white htv first then my image on sub paper?

[@stacyodesigns]

Regular HTV will not take sublimation ink. The HTV in this video are eithe made for sublimation or have enough polyester in them that sublimation works.

[@kaywilliams1959]

Just FYI, get a small block of granite! Sample from a local store! place it on top of pressed item, pulls the heat out instantly! Also, how thick are each of these for comfort?

[@stacyodesigns]

Great idea!!!! Thank you. So the glitter is the thickest, which I am not a fan of, is why I actually started with easy subli. The others just feel like regular HTV.

[@jinnytripp9940]

Just an fyi i save the carrier sheet and place it on the sublimation instead of the parchment paper to save on material..

[@stacyodesigns]

Yes! :) Thank you.

[@richellefiscus9309]

Great for when pressing the, but with sublimation u want to change the top sheet every time so u don’t get any ink transfer

[@ggc1131]

sorry just 1 question so the easy subli gose on first its like the base right so when i go over with my print it'll stand out right? but what do i use to print on like that A-sub paper? i think thank you ahead of time

[@stacyodesigns]

Yes, in this video I pressed the subli, then used sublimation paper and ink and press it onto the subli. A-sub paper is sublimation paper that will work for this. (sidenote - I have tried A LOT of papers, and A-sub tended to stick. Do some tests. If you get a lot of sticking, lower time and/or temp. Do some testing) Also, personally, I am not good at lining up, so I rarely press my subli first. I use the 2 step method. Here is a video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJibZJKObJt-jNUsi=wCsP8Z1PVaYzJfTV

[@ggc1131]

thank you so much appreciate your reply and also can you tell me what 2 paper or materials i need for sublimation on black shirts please since there is lots of stuff out there it is confusing thanks

[@stacyodesigns]

@@ggc1131 There are so many options. You could go with straight DTF transfers, that you would have to order from a printer. Or there is Siser DTV, which I really like. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5DXfmiieL6NrLc But if you want to stay with sublimation, you would need a sublimation printer, sublimation ink, and sublimation paper. (I REALLY like Crafting Besties brand) Then you would just need your preferred HTV to sublimate it onto. Oh, and of course for any of these methods you would need a heat press or easy press.

[@user-tm4my4jb6d]

Not that I'm learning that you can't sublimate on black or cotton I'm thinking I went the wrong way with this t-shirt idea. Should I just look into vinyl? I want it green and gray soft and cool garden shirts.

[@stacyodesigns]

It's a tough call to say. It depends on your designs. HTV will not give full color design options. You could always look into DTF transfers. They can be full color and can press on any type of material.

[@user-tm4my4jb6d]

@@stacyodesigns Thanks

[@tinatomassetti4507]

I wish it showed how these methods twist and stretch. I'm thinking of sublimating a name on a navy blue (with white anchors) baby blanket. 100% poly.

[@stacyodesigns]

You will have the best 'stretchability' with the subli.

[@stevekramer8390]

Can you use an adhesive spray

[@stacyodesigns]

An adhesive spray to hold the sub paper on, as opposed to heat tape? Absolutely!

[@allisonknight4257]

Hi glitter htv is that the clear one? Sorry new to this

[@stacyodesigns]

The glitter htv is white. I have also used 'rainbow'. It is not clear.

[@user-pd6if9bu6c]

interesting the music drove me nuts-would like to see on other colors like teal or light brown! thanks

[@stacyodesigns]

You would get the same results on other colors as well

[@wor2022]

I wouldn't recommend regular flock its not made for sublimation is the reason,it gives a dull look and in the long run the colors starts to fade.i haven't tried any of the others other than easysubli

[@stacyodesigns]

This flock is not made for sub, correct. However, I have used it on other projects and I have not noticed significant wash out.

[@aliciat2216]

What’s Clear/Transparent vinyl?

[@stacyodesigns]

Its transparent HTV. Not sure what it would be used for aside from this. They also made actual transparent sublimation ready HTV as well. But I haven't tried it yet.

[@lillianterblanche1798]

What is easy supli I am very new but I do love to suplimation

[@stacyodesigns]

Easy subli is a sublimatable HTV. It is made to be printed on by Sawgrass printers. Some Epson users have had success printing directly on it as well. I am not one of those users. I do the 2 step method. Here is a basic overview of Siser EasySubli: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGnGo6WfhtCfgMk Here is how to do the two step method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJibZJKObJt-jNU

[@belleb906]

Great video. Question for you: I have a navy blue 100% polyester trucker hat that I want to sublimate. Do you think if I make a light blue offset and press, you’ll be able to see? The area is so small I don’t want to use any hacks. I love how the glitter looks, but my SIL is not a glitter kinda guy. Any thoughts appreciated.

[@user-xx5hz7ci7w]

What about titanium dioxide?

[@stacyodesigns]

I've never used it

[@tevielugg3065]

What about white by itself, should have did that too

[@DrPhylCunningham]

It doesn't work well...turns out faded looking.

[@stacyodesigns]

You can not sub on regular white HTV. It doesn't contain enough polyester to accept the sub ink.

[@DianaDayDreams]

Won’t it work to just sublimate on the white HTV? Why use the clear?

[@DrPhylCunningham]

It doesn't work well...turns out faded looking.

[@stacyodesigns]

You can not sublimate onto regular white HTV. You can only sub on polyester, and white HTV doesn't contain any. However,...you can do the sublimation HTV HACK onto white HTV.

[@stacyodesigns]

yes - not enough poly

[@delanawise5977]

Is this white vinyl ?

[@stacyodesigns]

These are all different 'sublimatable' HTV's. Each type is listed. Regular white HTV will not work for sublimation.

[@missy3609]

I was disappointed. I thought you would explain what the products were and how to use them. I'm new to sublimation and have no idea what flock, etc is so I don't know, and can't figure out, how it all worked. Maybe I'm just dumb but it doesn't teach me anything :(

[@tms6884]

She explained that these are all HTV (heat transfer vinyl) products. These normally have nothing to do with sublimation. She's simply showing how each can allow sublimation on dark fabric. HTV is normally used as vinyl designs on fabric alone. There are numerous types (as shown) depending on what your project needs or how you want it to look. A couple of these are made specifically to use for this exact reason, though. She did a great job in this video, showing how each works with sublimation. Typically, sublimation is done with sublimation ink, on sublimation paper, with a sublimation printer, and then applied to white or light colored, high polyester count fabrics or sublimation-ready blanks. There are tons of sublimation tutorials here on KZbin if you want to learn about sublimation. That's not what this video was for.

[@missy3609]

@@tms6884 thanks for reply. As I said this is all new to me so I appreciate your explanation.

[@stacyodesigns]

Thank you so much for this incredibly detailed and informative reply. You are 100% correct on all counts.

[@stacyodesigns]

As explained by @tms6884, these are options to sublimate on when you are not using a white (light) high poly count shirt.

[@sunnstarzsm]

I wholeheartedly agree, @missy3609! She didn't explain that the materials she did not need white HTV with were just white, some people might have noticed that some had to try and figure that out, and some might have just been confused, like you!!

[@take2productions234]

There is no actual printing on t shirts whatever colour it is.... All t shirt are just pasting😂😂😂 name a company who prints directly on tees....... 😅

[@stacyodesigns]

Direct to Garment printing and sublimation does print directly onto the 'correct' fabric. These are examples of combining crafts to achieve this outcome.