Bleaching and Sublimating for Beginners

[@EmmasCottage]

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[@bedelov10]

Finallllyyyy someone who explains perfectly from start to finish & slowly.... not rushing through the video and not explaining in context thank u so much for taking time to explain everything detailed and sharing so much information slowly! This is the best video yet

[@EmmasCottage]

Thanks for your kind words! If you liked this tutorial, you’ll love this one, where I dive even deeper! kzbin.info/www/bejne/moPLZ3mGbMmla5o

[@BAMBEAR3]

Just want to say how much I’m enjoying your channel. I love how you sit and talk to your audience as if we are sitting there in the room with you drinking coffee together. It’s very personable and welcoming.

[@EmmasCottage]

Yay! Thank you!

[@kelleydodd822]

Exactly !!! I love that, feel the same way Dawn

[@ashiadavis7413]

I’ve seen sooo many videos while trying to educate myself on how to do this and your video is by far the best. You explained everything so well! I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thank you!

[@EmmasCottage]

I’m so happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@thaineseprincess8512]

I’m so happy that I found your Chanel today.

[@EmmasCottage]

Thank you! I’m happy you found me too!

[@VHStevens1]

Thanks for this video!! Your manner in presenting all the aspects of sublimation is just wonderful!! I definitely learned a lot!!

[@EmmasCottage]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for commenting!

[@leticiaarroyo776]

I love your all your videos. You are so helpful and show step by step instructions.. some other people have videos practically just getting to the end point and not showing how to do the process from point A to Z . Thank you for all your time !!!

[@EmmasCottage]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@jessicabright5644]

By FAR my favorite crafter to watch! You've helped me soo much!

[@EmmasCottage]

I am so pleased to hear that I helped! Thanks for your kind words!

[@denisejohnston6243]

I'm loving watching all your videos on roku .....

[@EmmasCottage]

Glad you like them!

[@kelleydodd822]

Wow !!! You are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!! I just found your channel, after watching sooo many other videos and I LOVE how thorough you are and detailed you are and give examples of errors, that is HUGE for and older gal like me that just got into Cricut, heat press, silhouette all in the course of a year . I have made many , many costly mistakes, which I understand this is all how we all learn, BUT guess you could say I traveled that road frequently. Thank you sooo much for all your videos and helping the old gal out 🤣

[@EmmasCottage]

You are very welcome! This is exactly why I started this channel! I’m so happy to hear you enjoy my tutorials!

[@evefavorse5939]

Wow, thanks for sharing your techniques! I haven’t started sublimating yet and really appreciate all the techniques to achieve great results!

[@EmmasCottage]

Happy to help!

[@bevbaca2495]

I love love your videos your an amazing woman wthh so much talents. I have learned so much from your videos. I was so scared to bleach and saw your wet method Ana had to try it. Love love how it turned out. Thank you again Ana we are so Blessed to have you on our lives of teaching. I am new to sublimation Ana had an order for 13 shirts at one time.

[@EmmasCottage]

I'm so glad you found me! Thanks so much for watching!

[@elizabethcalderon5091]

OMG! I love all your videos they are all well explained Thnk You soo much! Im glad i found you❤️

[@EmmasCottage]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you found me too!

[@bellebereznay8845]

That’s possible, it’s a new press and that was the first shirt. After, I started using repositionable adhesive and have had no problems. I did all you mentioned and it lightened a bit. It’s for my daughter, but I always want it to be perfect. I will get a heat measuring gun. Thank you for always responding. Love your videos.

[@ashekaculmer4597]

Loved the video. Thank you so much for your tips and tricks. Very informative. Can't what to get started.

[@EmmasCottage]

You are so welcome!

[@dipaolav]

Very clear and to the point video...I loved the percentage analogy for sublimation

[@EmmasCottage]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@tracybell7904]

Came across one of your videos today and I've been binge watching them,I recently started my own business and your tips are going to help me so much!! ❤

[@EmmasCottage]

I’m so happy you found me! Thanks for watching!

[@bennetteburt8764]

Thanks for the information

[@EmmasCottage]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@zinacrisera3248]

Wow! Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! You are awesome!

[@EmmasCottage]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Zina!

[@dorothyrose9262]

Thanks so much for all the tips and tricks!

[@EmmasCottage]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@elle72065]

Love your video!! Thanks for all your tips.

[@EmmasCottage]

You are so welcome!

[@triciaf6637]

love all your tips...I am thinking of getting into sublimation since I already have the designs, cameo and a heat press

[@EmmasCottage]

Go for it! Don't be afraid, you can do it!

[@ashleycoulter7843]

Great video thank you!

[@EmmasCottage]

Glad you liked it!

[@mouagie01]

Love love love your channel! Thank you for all your tips.

[@EmmasCottage]

My pleasure! I’m happy you like my channel!

[@terriwidener3112]

I would like to know how the bright color shirt over your shoulder is done if you will share. I haven't done one shirt yet and scared to ! But I love your videos.

[@EmmasCottage]

I make a shirt with the same method on this tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6qken-fgNFrnKs you can fast forward to 15:58.

[@juliegayson7947]

Thank you so much. X

[@EmmasCottage]

Happy to help!

[@Dave-po2mz]

Fantastic info!!

[@EmmasCottage]

Thanks for watching Dave!

[@lilliebx]

Love love love this video

[@EmmasCottage]

Thank you for watching!

[@allisonbowdon9466]

Thanks mam I learned alot.

[@EmmasCottage]

It's my pleasure

[@oonavega1230]

So much good info! Thank you

[@EmmasCottage]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

EXCELLENT video!! Awesome tips! Thank you very much!!! TIP: DON'T LEAVE YOUR BLEACH IN A CLEAR OR SEMI CLEAR BOTTLE. It will go bad and not work to bleach your shirts. Believe me, I've done this. 🤪🤪🤪 Couldn't figure out why it wasn't working on 100% Cotton, then I realized the bleach had gone bad. It needs a solid color bottle to stay good. Or put it back in the original container every time then rinse your bottle as mentioned in the video. 😍 💞🦋🤗💞🦋🤗💞🦋🤗💞🦋

[@EmmasCottage]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@cherishjolly9438]

This helps so much! The bleaching has me so intimidated. Dumb question- when you wash them in the washing machine do you add laundry soap like usual?

[@EmmasCottage]

If it’s for yourself, yes. If it’s for a customer I use a non scented detergent as the scented ones can cause skin irritation to some people.

[@RaeDanaeDesigns]

Thank you for all the great information! Love your videos!

[@EmmasCottage]

You are welcome! I love sharing what I’ve learned! Thanks for the support!

[@melaniehadley_ATXlendingteam]

Love your videos!! Keep doing what you are doing. 😄

[@EmmasCottage]

Thank you so much!

[@alishaward3567]

What shirts are the best shirts for men for sublimating

[@EmmasCottage]

It’s completely up to personal preference. The higher the polyester count the more vibrant your image will be.

[@kennywrightsel7862]

You say transform the original ink over to sublimation ink does the cosmos ink come in cartridges that you just install or do you fill from a bottle? And will I need to buy new cartridges for cosmos ink if it comes in bottles

[@EmmasCottage]

The inks come in bottles. Watch this tutorial, fast forward to 13:00 to see how to insert the ink. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXq8n6ughpureJo

[@ssergeant9682]

I really like the one with all the multiple colors. how did you make that one?

[@EmmasCottage]

Check out this how to video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4PEfZl5nZx-d6s

[@debbiemarchbanks8538]

Can you give us a link to the tshirts you use to bleach? Love your videos

[@EmmasCottage]

You can see all my favorite items through my linktree. If you surf through my other tutorials, I mention brands and their clothing number as I show what shirt I use. I also try to list it in the video description. linktr.ee/emmascottagediy

[@sharonstutts2019]

What painting brushes are you using? I see the size but what brand and where are you buying them from please.

[@EmmasCottage]

I bought them at a local craft store. The smaller one is 3/8" 10MM Royal & Langnickel RART-18 The bigger one the writing has come off but it is 1" wide but skinny.

[@debbiemarchbanks8538]

Emma love love your videos can you share how the Gildan Heather Ladies T shirts run? Is a Small a true ladies S? What shirt size do you wear? I’m a S to M and don’t know which ones to order?

[@EmmasCottage]

Thank you so much! I usually order the Gilden 64000 for bleaching and sublimating. I can fit in a small, but I like my shirts a little roomier, so I get the medium. I haven't ordered the Ladies brand, just the unisex 64000.

[@bellebereznay8845]

Hey Emma, thinking of sublimating a pair of crocs. Thoughts, tips? Thank you.

[@EmmasCottage]

I have not personally tried it yet, but it looks fun! There are a few videos on KZbin you could check out.

[@elishaoconnell7404]

What blend of fabric would you recommend for the best bleaching results?

[@EmmasCottage]

65% poly, 35% cotton. The Heather Colors typically bleach well.

[@MrNormajeanaldred]

Thank you for all the tips. Very helpful. Where did you get your heat press please?

[@EmmasCottage]

You are very welcome. I bought my heat press from mycraftsource.com it is very popular and always out of stock. If you click the link, it will take you to their page where you can sign up to be notified when it is in stock again. mycraftsource.com/starcraft-15-x-15-clam-shell-heat-press-mint.html

[@shellymunoz9239]

What brand of white and black shirts or any other color do you recommend for us beginners? What brands are the safest to bleach?

[@EmmasCottage]

My brand of choice is Gilden Softstyle in heather colors. The only black that I have found to bleach well is the Gilden pitch black mist. However, it is only 40% polyester so your sublimation image will be more faded.

[@shellymunoz9239]

Have you tried the Bella Canvas 65% polyester for the black?

[@EmmasCottage]

@@shellymunoz9239 no I have not.

[@shellymunoz9239]

@@EmmasCottage What is your go to white shirt?

[@EmmasCottage]

@@shellymunoz9239 hobby lobby generic brand. I have a tutorial where I compare white shirts you should check that one out.

[@melrea4919]

You have been so helpful with all your videos … big fan hear. I have a question for you, I bleach exactly the way you do, but I still get areas that just won’t bleach.

[@EmmasCottage]

Not all shirts bleach and not all shirts bleach white. It’s all about testing shirts and the environment your bleaching in. For example, I bleached three shirts today and they took 2hrs to bleach because I have no sun, vs summertime sun is 15 minutes.

[@kylesprecious]

Yes! Where do you order your shirts from!?

[@EmmasCottage]

Clothingshoponline.com, Jiffyshirts.com or Hobby Lobby.

[@jackiecervantes4041]

When you bleach the shirt, do you wash them in a delicate cycle with regular detergent for yourself and fabric softener and if it’s for someone else do a different kind ? Also when you dry do you use a regular heat cycle ?

[@EmmasCottage]

Once the shirt is at the level of white that I want it at, I spray it with Peroxide and rinse with water and dawn dish soap. You do this to deactivate the bleaching effect. I then throw it in the wash. If its for myself I use regular detergent, if its for a customer I use "All free and clear" detergent. I do not use fabric softener as it can affect the area that I am going to sublimate on. I will either air dry or dry it on very low heat to prevent the shirt from shrinking. Check out this tutorial; kzbin.info/www/bejne/moPLZ3mGbMmla5o

[@jodiemsick905]

where do you order your tshirts from? what brand?

[@EmmasCottage]

I usually order from clothingshoponline.com I purchase the Gilden 64000 brand in the Heather colors.

[@adriennahuizar1349]

What stops the bleaching process? I’ve put my shirts in the washer after spraying peroxide and some how the bleach will go on to the back of the shirt. Super frustrating

[@EmmasCottage]

As long as the shirt is 100% dry of the bleach it usually wont spread, during the winter months this is harder since it is colder and there is less sun. setting the shirt in a hydrogen peroxide/water bath will help the bleaching stop before you wash it. Hope this helps!

[@ashleycoulter7843]

Can you answer a question for me? I have a gildan 50/59 sweatshirt that is heather gray. When I bleached it, it wouldn’t go any lighter than gray! Am I doing something wrong? I’m using straight bleach. No water mixture. And letting it process for 15 min or so.

[@EmmasCottage]

Not all colors bleach. I actually have not found a gray that bleaches well at all.

[@dorislong9129]

I see where you have sleeves sublminated along with the front. Do you have a video that shows the best way to do that. Also, do you ever press first then bleach or does that take away from the color process?

[@EmmasCottage]

Check out this video. I show how I do sleeves and I sub first. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4vLiad3hN2HsKM

[@margojohnson7481]

Hey Emma!!! May I ask what printer you use?

[@EmmasCottage]

I have an Epson 2760 and 15000

[@ThAtgRLjEsS27]

Where do you get your shirts from? I love your channel, your very helpful and very detailed when explaining directions or products. Thank you!

[@EmmasCottage]

Thanks for watching! I've got another recent video answering the top questions I get asked which includes, where I purchase my shirts! Long story short, I purchase them from whoever has them. S&S Activewear, Jiffyshirts, and Clothingshoponline just to name a few. Check out this video if you haven't watched it already, kzbin.info/www/bejne/moPLZ3mGbMmla5o

[@bellebereznay8845]

I love your videos, they’re so informative. Can I use a shirt that’s 50% poly?

[@EmmasCottage]

Yes, just remember that the higher the % the more vibrant it will be. I’ve subbed as low as 40%. It works, it’s just going to be more grey and dull.

[@shanashomediycrafts]

You are are you share great information 👍🏼

[@EmmasCottage]

I appreciate that!

[@maryfinn9609]

Is there a Heather color black

[@EmmasCottage]

The closest I have found is Pitch Black Mist

[@debbielewis1100]

That's alot of good information. Where do you get your shirts?

[@EmmasCottage]

Jiffyshirts.com mostly

[@debbielewis1100]

@@EmmasCottage Thank you I was just curious. i love your shirts.

[@debbielewis1100]

Where can I buy some of your shirts?

[@EmmasCottage]

@@debbielewis1100 www.etsy.com/shop/DandelionCottageWA?ref=shop_sugg

[@kmiss22]

How do you avoid holes in your bleached shirts? The peroxide?

[@EmmasCottage]

Don’t use a high cotton count fabric. Bleach loves cotton and will eat it up. My preference is 65% poly, 35% cotton. Or 50/50.

[@birgitbrown6107]

Love all your videos they are all very informative. I can only find the heather colored shirts in 65/35 everything else is 50/50. Could you tell us the exact name of shirts you order from jiffy shirts or clothingstore. Thank you 😊

[@desertmermaid9475]

I don’t recommend myself, using anything under 65% poly. If you do, the sub ink will fade.

[@desertmermaid9475]

Also, Gildan Softstyle heathered shirts are good!

[@EmmasCottage]

I mainly use the Gilden Softstyle 6400. Only the Heather colors are 65% Poly / 35% Cotton. The rest are 100% Cotton so be careful to only order the shirts that start with Heather for their color.

[@zayakatpete]

Hi I bleached my first grey shirt today and it didn’t bleach it just got real dark brown. The bleach was brand new. What do you think was wrong. It’s 65 poly 35 cotton thank you

[@EmmasCottage]

I have not found a grey yet that can bleach well.

[@zayakatpete]

I see on other videos they have grey shirts that are bleaching I just figured I was doing something wrong. Ty

[@joannerogers7396]

Do you have the links for your Amazon products please. I’m learning so much from your videos. Thank you

[@EmmasCottage]

I'm working on setting up an Amazon Link page. Stay tuned.

[@EmmasCottage]

Joanne - I just add the links to the community area of my KZbin channel as well as our facebook group Emma's Cottage

[@joannerogers7396]

@@EmmasCottage thank you so much

[@Lseney]

Where do you get your shirts from?

[@EmmasCottage]

Clothingshoponline.com, Jiffyshirts.com or Hobby Lobby.

[@Lseney]

One more question, so if your bleaching the shirts should be mostly polyester, and if you doing sublimation the same I have watched videos and I’m totally confused about this

[@EmmasCottage]

@@Lseney Yes. The higher the Polyester count and the lighter the shade the more vibrant the colors will be. I would never bleach anything that is more than 50% cotton. Bleach eats cotton, leaving holes. Bleach removes color on Polyester and is less likely to leave holes.

[@Lseney]

@@EmmasCottage thank you sorry to be a pain one more question do 50 ,50 is ok

[@EmmasCottage]

@@Lseney yes, some of the tank tops I do are 50/50. The best for bleach and sub is 65poly/35cotton.

[@MsDolphins87]

Have you tried bleaching tri blends?

[@EmmasCottage]

Yes, some work, some don’t. I always do a small test patch on any new brand or color that I haven’t tried before.

[@MsDolphins87]

@@EmmasCottage thanks for responding. Enjoy your day!

[@FreeWaveInstitute]

Do you use full strength bleach

[@EmmasCottage]

Yes!

[@kassygonzalez4253]

How long does it normally take cosmo to ship ink

[@EmmasCottage]

Less than a week for me! I just ordered more last Saturday and it says it out for delivery today, Thursday.

[@bellebereznay8845]

Hey Emma it feels like I’m always commenting. I pressed a 100% poly shirt, straight sublimation and where I had 2 pieces of tape, it left a yellow stain. Any idea how to remove?

[@EmmasCottage]

How strange I’ve never had the tape leave any residue or color. The only thing I can think of is that your heat press is hot, I always set my heat press at 390 because it seems to be off by about 10 degrees, so it’s actually about 400. Yours could be doing the same thing and with too much heat maybe it’s melting the tape. Try these things, get a heat measure gun and see if your heat press is burning too hot, if so reduce the temp. Use peroxide, throw it in the dryer and see if it disappears, last run it through a wash cycle. Other than that, I’m not sure.

[@JstcountryGirl]

HELP!! And advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!! I attempted to bleach my very 1st shirt & everything was a disaster, ughhh.. Not sure what I did wrong... The shirt was a kids Rabbit Skin 100% cotton Red shirt, it wasn't a hot day, late afternoon sun (still had about 3 hrs before sunset). I sprayed & let it sit as I watched it. I left it for about 35-40 mins flipping back & forth. It looked decent so I decided that was enough & threw it in the washer with plain cool water..... Well OMG, it has holes in 4-5 spots, it yellowed where the white areas were.... Just a total HOT MESS.... Trashed It! Is it the shirt, the bleach too long or too strong (if so how do you get it to be white)

[@EmmasCottage]

You should not bleach 100% cotton, it will typically always result in holes, if not right away, within a few washes. I like the blend 65% poly, 35% cotton from Gilden.

[@neldaproctor6739]

Where did you find the Baseball Sublimation ?

[@EmmasCottage]

I found this design on Etsy a few months back. It’s definitely a seasonal design and may not be available again until next year.

[@carriesutton7862]

Do you water your bleach down at all? My bleach ate two shirts up. Help!

[@EmmasCottage]

Sounds like you might be bleaching a higher Cotton count shirt? I do not dilute my bleach at all.

[@carriesutton7862]

@@EmmasCottage 100% cotton I believe. I’ll try a different one

[@EmmasCottage]

@@carriesutton7862 the highest I’ve dared bleach is 50% Cotton, even then I’m risking holes. Good luck

[@carriesutton7862]

@@EmmasCottage thank you so much!!

[@rlewis0908]

Thank you so much for your advise! It is very helpful!!!

[@EmmasCottage]

It’s my pleasure!