BEST way to Sublimate on Black Shirts without Bleach! 😲

Are you ready to learn the BEST way to sublimate on black shirts without using bleach? In this video tutorial, we will be using a Cricut machine and Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) to show you the most up-to-date tips and tricks for achieving the perfect sublimation on dark colors. We will be using a Cricut Easy Press and Iron-on Vinyl to demonstrate the process step-by-step, making it easy for beginners to understand.
We'll start by introducing you to the concept of sublimation and why it's a popular choice for custom clothing and accessory projects. We'll also cover the basics of using a Cricut machine, including how to use Cricut Design Space and how to properly load and use a Cricut mat.
We'll also show you how to use a Sawgrass Sublimation Printer, such as the SG500, to create custom designs on a wide range of materials. We'll be discussing the Sawgrass Print Manager software, how to use it to achieve the best results, and giving you tips and tricks for sublimation printing.
We will also be discussing the different types of HTV vinyl, such as holographic and weeding vinyl, and how to use them to create unique and eye-catching designs. We'll also be addressing whether you can sublimate on cotton.
What more will we cover? 👇
► How to use a Cricut Cutting Machine for sublimation projects
► Cricut Project Ideas for using HTV Vinyl
► How to use HTV Vinyl on dark colors
► Tips and Tricks for sublimation on black shirts
► Do you mirror iron on vinyl for sublimation projects?
► Sublimation Tips and Tricks for achieving the best results
So, whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, this video guide has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and let us guide you through the process of creating beautiful, custom designs using sublimation ink and a Cricut machine.
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Supplies Needed 😎👇
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00:00 - Intro
01:35 - Downloading the design
01:49 - How to upload svg to Cricut Design Space
03:20 - How to use Cricut print and cut
03:55 - How to resize an image in Cricut Design Space
04:45 - How to use Cricut Offset
06:43 - Cricut Design Space Contour
07:17 - Cricut Cut Settings
07:50 - Do you mirror iron on vinyl
08:36 - How to print from Cricut Design Space
09:58 - Sublimation on HTV - holographic vinyl
11:32 - Trimming the design
12:12 - Weeding Vinyl
12:42 - Pressing HTV using Cricut Easy Press and Cricut Pad
13:46 - HTV heat press settings
14:23 - How to cool HTV - cooling block for HTV
15:30 - Sublimation heat press settings
17:12 - Siser Easysubli
19:16 - Roundup
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[@DesignBundles]

Check out the design used in this video 😎👇 designbundles.net/svg-cuttables/1997838-funny-sublimation-bundle?ref=GpfEI1

[@aanderson0772]

I need that mouse...details?

[@francisjuarez7342]

Same 😂😂😂😂

[@tammywright9023]

🎉🎉🎉

[@amypittenger1964]

awesome...this is very informative. I am real close to getting a sublimation printer and this has been the best video so far I have seen. Thanks so much.

[@mrsclausme]

I would appreciate seeing more on editing designs. I enjoy all your videos. So helpful. Thanks!

[@lissettechanlatte8923]

Love it ❤

[@casacolibri92]

Love it! Thank you.

[@DesignBundles]

Yay Thank you - CrystalAnn

[@brianschrock7071]

Thank you for the fun & awesome files. I truly appreciate your informative videos as well. I would love to see a video of how to edit it before we have completely brought the image into design space. Much, much appraise to you and your team of people. Thank you. Shelly

[@KatMSmith]

Cool but I’m totally lost. 😂 I need to watch approximately 100 more times. I get why but you go so fast. 😵‍💫

[@joyscranfield5527]

Guys for whatever reason I'm not getting notices of your videos!!! Crystal 🔮 this is another great video! The design is cool on the holographic vinyl. TY for sharing!!

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Joy!!! Oh no!! I know you are subscribed so that's strange! We have a new premiere today at 4pm EST! - Dawn

[@drussll47]

Love easysubli! I use it on my cotton tees and washed them several times. No peeling. Hasn't faded. I made mistakes in the beginning. But it is worth it.

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you for sharing, Deana! We would love to see the photos of your projects in the Facebook group: go.designbundles.net/facebook_community - Dawn

[@stephenlocker4326]

All your videos are great, thanks. It is good to see different ways of sublimation. I have tried a number but wearing the t shirt is not easy as it is either stiff or the logo is creased. The best and easy method is just colour on a white poly t shirt. 😍

[@DesignBundles]

Very true Stephen! We like Easy Subli quite a lot but you are right all of those methods are not as great as sublimation directly on polyester - Agata

[@nicolew.5604]

Good video. Did not know cam sublimate on holographic vinyl. Will give it a try. Have use subli vinyl and it works beautifully. Only downside is it isn't flat and smooth as vinyl. Color lasts long.

[@dwanjacquet162]

Very nice video , I’m trying to do this and I seem to be running into a problem, when I sublimate my image keeps coming out too big for the paper and I was wondering how I can fix this issue , what’s the biggest size image I can use and how can I center it so that the full image fits on the sheet, thanks in advance for your help

[@user-ms2or6mj5k]

Great video. Question for you. I am new to sublimation and want to sublimate on dark fabric. Have you ever done a comparison of Sisers Easy Subli vs HTVRont? From what I am seeing these seem to be the best 2 products but I haven't found a video comparing the 2.

[@lauriedart4221]

I tried the Holographic hack and it did not turn out as I would have liked - however you used different settings - so I'm going to try again. Thank you for doing these - super helpful!

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Laurie! Thank you for sharing your experience and we're glad you are giving it another try! Let us know how it goes and happy crafting! - Dawn 🙂

[@emilyharding-poole4737]

Love the video, thank you! Could you do a video on how to design an SVG from the scratch please?

[@DesignBundles]

Great suggestion! Noted - Agata

[@dawnscott5529]

I'd love more videos on how to customize sublimation prints!

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Dawn! We will add this for our list of tutorials for our upcoming videos. Any design program in particular?

[@dawnscott5529]

@@DesignBundles Hi! Canva tutorials would be awesome.

[@mikeledee8786]

When do you use parchment paper vs butch paper on htv? Thanks

[@hollylowery26]

Great video! I think I would line up the sublimation on the holographic before putting the holographic on the shirt. It looked like the image was about 1/4"- 1/2" to low. I just don't think the 2 second tack down was worth not being able to see exactly where the image would be added.

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Holly! That's true and that's a great fix suggestion. Thank you for watching with us today and happy crafting! - Dawn

[@africats2]

So I have a converted epson that I use for sublimation. Would this work? I have bought a bung from your website for tumblers but I'd like to make some shirts when I get a flat press

[@cascadeventurer4422]

This is an awesome video, you do an outstanding job giving directions to newbees like me. The first shirt that I attempted came out really dull and there was A LOT of ink still on the sublimation paper. Do you think this is from low temp/not enough cook time in the press?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! You may need to adjust the amount of ink through your print manager! - Dawn

[@Katwms1]

Knowing that htv can be layerd, I took some white siser easyweed and heat pressed on a piece of fabric just long enough to tack it and peeled off the clear plastic sheet. I then put a piece of htvront clear sublimation vinyl on top, tacked that and then also peeled clear sheet. After cooling, I put my sublimation picture on and pressed at about 200 for 60 secs. which was not hot enough for my image to completely transfer. I reapplied my image and pressed at 350 for 60 secs. I got ghosting because of previous removal of image, but it worked!!! Don't know if this works out cheaper than siser easysubli but I used what I had on hand.

[@DesignBundles]

Wow so interesting! We might have to try this! Thank you so much for sharing this hack! - Agata

[@neavahdaniels9012]

Do you think this method or the sublimation dtf works better and lasts longer?

[@KathysArtKreations]

Thanks so much for the full video. So you are able to use siser easy subli with regular sublimation ink? I thought it only worked with Easy Subli ink.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Kathy. No you can use it with any sublimation ink. We only tried sawgrass so far but it works perfect! - Agata

[@tiffaneygoss608]

@designbundles I followed your steps everything worked but my ink looks faded/dull. I found videos on changing color setting in printer did that. I am using the Epson ET2800 printer and koala sublimation paper and cricut heat press. What am I doing wrong???

[@mkhalifa9898]

Can you tell me what is this program Canvas?

[@lnmd2717]

Can I do HTV on a Modal 68 Polyester 29 Spandex 3 shirt?

[@karlaroberts6754]

Not particularly my taste but it's great to have material/supply options!!! Thanks for all your videos🤩😍

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Karla! Thank you for your feedback! What types of projects do you prefer? We are working on ideas for new tutorials so any project ideas would be great! - Dawn

[@karlaroberts6754]

@@DesignBundles I'd really like to see more Sublimation hacks on DARK 100% cottons (shirts, sweatshirts hoodies). Black, navy, red, dk. grey etc. Thanks so much!

[@gdog7933]

Hey, I was wondering is that just normal HTV Holo vinyl?

[@salonikothari597]

Can I sublimate on 100% polyester black tshirt using white sublimation vinyl?

[@ismarivilla7023]

I would like to see a video on how to manipulate the design to fit my needs. Thanks

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Ismari! Noted ! - Agata

[@annitakok]

What about in washing?Does the stamp still stay ?

[@ClutchCombo]

12:06 how do you get it to peel the image out of the holographic. Is it a setting on the printer can any Epson do this?

[@nooel85]

Can we do the same process when it comes to putting a picture of someone on the shirt as well?

[@elliemerritt665]

Thank you so much for your videos! I have a question, I see a lot that say Nana but I'm Nona. Can you change that as well?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Ellie! You can personalize any of your designs within your own design program! If you like a design with the spelling of Nana, you can reach out to the designer who may be able to change it for you! - Dawn 🙂

[@joycepugh5347]

I have a Scan N Cut machine I how would I go about cutting it out on white printable vinyl.? - great tutorials tyvm

[@DesignBundles]

Hi! We have a video on how to use printable vinyl and which one is best here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ-baqloecyCkNU Hope it helps :) - Agata

[@danyelle87]

Why does it look like the holographic vinyl changed colors after pressing? It has an orange tinge instead of the pearlescent color

[@MrBeautygal117]

So my question is I want to sublimate a dry fit dark color. How can I do so? I know I would need to add white htv vinyl underneath but will that work for dark dry fit shirt. I know there's tons of videos with cotton dark shirts.

[@hermosaglasscaframelesssho2589]

what is everything i need to start, printer, software, PC requirements, shirt press?

[@lilcurry1202]

Sheesh I need this in slow mo! Lol

[@TrumpcanFixtheUSA]

I'm trying to not use a cricut. Can I print and iron on dark fabric. With these sister sheets

[@JesusFreak2000]

I sublimated on cricut brand white glitter htv with cricut brand galaxy infusable ink transfer sheet. After a few washes, it bled. There is no white boarder anymore, but that's alright, I guess. I just hate that it didn't stay the way I made it since it ended up being a $50 hoodie.

[@dustincalabro]

So I am new at this. I am trying your inkjet trick on a white shirt but if I was putting a plain white logo on a black shirt, do I have to use the white background?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! You may want to first use white HTV and then put the log outline around it. Sublimation printers won't print in white!- Dawn

[@beckyengland5600]

I went by instructions but my paper sublimation design did not peel off of HTV, it stuck to the base (offset) design

[@charlottelittle4565]

Could you have also cut the design on cricut after printing to make lining up easier?

[@DesignBundles]

Yes you definitely could! - Agata

[@lorrileigh7095]

Will any holographic htv work or only the Expressions brand?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Lorri! Any holographic htv will work! - Dawn

[@andreastewart4215]

How cool

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you Andrea! - Agata

[@apaugh5533]

What was the sublimation paper you used? I used a sublimation paper on shiny iron vinyl and the paper stuck to the vinyl. I had to use water and scrub brush to get the sublimation paper off. Please help.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! We recommend True Pix sublimation paper available on Amazon! - Dawn

[@aliciaschoborg3278]

Question, can you sublimate on the door mats that we do the flex seal on? If not do you know any type of door mat that can be?

[@gszeluga]

The polyester gray and black doormats from Home Depot sublimate beautifully. Look for videos

[@DesignBundles]

You might be able to sublimate on the coir door mats however I'm not sure how well it would hold up as the substrate needs to be polyester. -Brittany

[@Wizardofodds221]

I cannot get my Subli Jet ink to dry on the Easy Subli. I have tried the hover method, letting it dry for days, a blow dryer--nothing works. When I sublimate the ink smears. Do you. have any hints or ideas? I have wasted so much easy subli and shirts. Thanks

[@DesignBundles]

Which sublimation printer and ink are you using? - Agata

[@anthonygrimaldi9483]

I'm fairly new to HTV, but one of the things concerning me is that I've seen warnings about not pressing HTV at too high of a temperature or for too long, but then I also see people doing sublimation over HTV like this, with a significantly higher and longer exposure to heat than HTV instructions would have you follow. Is it generally fine to press HTV at that long of a time at 400 degrees? I press my shirts at 320 for 20 seconds, and press each shirt twice(before and after peeling) and the htv sets really well and looks great, but my concern is with longterm durability from the adhesive.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! Which press are you using? - Dawn

[@anthonygrimaldi9483]

@Design Bundles currently I'm using an HTVRont auto press

[@carolpatrick6192]

I have 100% black polyester aprons. I used EasySubli......315 degrees for 15 seconds. The EasySubli looked great. Then I used A-Sub that was put through the printer with sublimation ink. I ironed the A-Sub at 400 degrees for 60 seconds. It looks terrible. It looks like everything melted together. The colors are terrible. Any suggestions, please?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! We would have suggested the same time and temp. You may want to reach out to the manufacturer directly to see if they suggest a lower temp or a shorter time - Dawn

[@angelfitzgerald7360]

What was the purpose of saving as a PDF instead of justing printing from Cricut design space?

[@andreapaxton9036]

I thought the same thing lol. This video was confusing and normally I can pick up on 1st watch but think I need to watch this few times to get to grip with it. I liked the design but when pressed on holographic one it did ruin it what other colour htv back grounds can u sublimate on . On dark fabric

[@gszeluga]

That made no sense to me. Why not just print initially?

[@ReeCeeD]

Cute

[@tinalee9863]

I'd love to see more editing please

[@DesignBundles]

Yes, another customer had suggested this as well! - Dawn

[@valeriekurtz9628]

I used holographics once and my design crinkled so much after the first wash that you can barely make out the design. I hope I just did something wrong because I love the idea. I will try it again.

[@andreastewart4215]

Are you saying it doesn’t matter which brand but as long as it is holographic HTV?

[@DesignBundles]

Most holographic HTV's should be ok with this as well as glitter - Agata

[@vickieschlagenhauf9137]

can this work on a scan n cut

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! Do you have a sublimation printer for the design or were you looking to use something more like printable htv? - Dawn

[@loisdelullo3899]

I would like more videos on easisubli

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Lois! No problem! We are working on our next set of tutorials as we speak. We appreciate your feedback! - Dawn 🙂

[@smokeypanda7073]

Hello, hopefully someone can help me, I have followed all the steps and watched so many videos with no help. My issue is when I finish ironing on the sublimation, the final product comes out wrinkled. I don’t prewash, I’ve taken off the lint, changed heat settings, tried different vinyl, but it’s always the same outcome. Whenever I sublimate with just sublimation on a light shirt I have no issue. But when I do it with iron on vinyl as a layer, it’s always wrinkles at the last step. Hopefully someone has some answers

[@traciejohnson3479]

My cricut design space won't let me save to pdf what am I doing wrong

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Tracie! Would you mind sharing a screenshot of your options with [e-mail]? We can better help troubleshoot through email or chat! - Dawn

[@KatMSmith]

It’s it technically sublimating on the htv not the garment

[@DesignBundles]

Yes, technically 😊 - Dawn

[@rosalindalozano233]

So are all htvs sublimatable??

[@DesignBundles]

Unfortunately no, not all of them have a polyester coating - Agata

[@rosalindalozano233]

Is there a way to know?

[@JstcountryGirl]

So why not just send it straight to the Sawgrass from DS... what's the advantage of saving it as a PDF then printing it?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! This is showing another way in case the crafter doesn't have a Sawgrass 🙂 - Dawn

[@JstcountryGirl]

@@DesignBundles Oh ok...I thought maybe I had missed something, Lol..... Thank You!!!

[@jamesswaney3588]

Anyone ever had your EasySubli COMPLETELY change colors after pressing?! When it first printed, the colors looked like they were going to be accurate after I dried it under the press and weeded it but after I pressed it, the taupes and pinks and blues turned to yellows and olives and grays :( Direct printed to easy subli then pressed at 311° for 15 seconds with medium pressure.

[@anthonygrimaldi9483]

I'm not positive, but I would be concerned that drying it under the press may have been a little too hot and messed with the inks before they had a chance to sublimate. Only a guess though.

[@ErinNorthcuttEvans]

The colors are supposed to get brighter with sub ink because the heat turns the “ink” into a gas.

[@dmnewsome]

I wish you would show in Silhoutte......

[@user-fi2rk5ck4b]

mirror? not mirror? did any one catch that

[@MrTonny821]

Ye but u dont need sublimation for that design.u could just cutt in htv vinyl U just made more work qnd it cost more

[@joshfreund6008]

Thats not sublimation tho

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Josh! We are sublimating on the HTV as another way to be able to use sublimation designs on darker shirts - Dawn

[@helenstewart2917]

Mirror don't mirror? Got lost

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Helen! Yes both should be mirrored :) - Agata

[@dianachau7857]

It looks cool, but it looks wrinkle after 1st wash

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Diana! Wrinkles are easy to remove after the wash by lightly going over the shirt with an iron or heat press, while being careful to not burn the image! - Dawn

[@user-eq3sk1ws7p]

So much extra work. Background is already black, u could have just cut the design on that vinyl and the background gives u the black needed..

[@shannontrahan5340]

Sorry but the instrumental music during a DIY is very distracting !!

[@DesignBundles]

Noted! - We will lower the music in the future videos - Agata

[@Mellyandmelive]

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD CAN SOMEONE LINK ME TO A VIDEO THAT DOESNT DO TO MUCH TALKIKG 😢

[@Mellyandmelive]

sorry just stressed with searching for what I need

[@royboss6525]

what you are doing is vinyl on the shirt, not sublimating on the shirt.

[@clarkey1977]

Speaking WAY too fast.

[@rafitaino3137]

Sorry but the worst design ever

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you for the feedback. Was it the coloring or design that you didn't enjoy? We are always looking to improve so we appreciate hearing our customers' opinions - Dawn

[@lanat9502]

@@DesignBundles I couldn't really see the flower at all. Maybe that is what they are talking about?

[@brendabonk877]

Not sure what the design has to do with the creator. She is very clear and helpful

[@martingarro9233]

You talk to much without sense

[@booboo759]

you talk too fast why are you in such a hurry? Slow down and your videos will be much better.

[@stephanietiller4031]

What type of paper are you printing on? Is there special paper or is it regular printer paper?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! It's True Pix Sublimation paper! - Dawn