How to do Sublimation Designs with Cricut Design Space

Today we are talking about how to do Sublimation with your Cricut. You'll learn how you can use Design Space to help design your Sublimation crafts. We'll also cover how to bypass Cricut's Print Then Cut size restrictions for your sublimation design.
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[@toyasplunge521]

Thank you for this tutorial. I have finally found someone that doesn’t do a lot of extra talking. This was very easy to follow.

[@marleneandrew9013]

FINALLY a good work around for getting a larger print and getting rid of the lines. Thank you.

[@robingriffiths9830]

Thank you so much! I'm a tumbler maker and just got a sublimation printer & tumbler press but I only know how to use Design Space! This is soooo helpful!!

[@leslieruiz9593]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for this!

[@christyowen4440]

You are the best! This video is what I needed today! Thank you

[@mandyhall1674]

This was so helpful Chris - and yes I'm one of those who has never used google docs - another thing to learn! My brain in frazzled ha ha! Thank you great video.

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Google docs is fairly easy to learn, it's like microsoft word if you've ever used that

[@chandracarrington7566]

Thank you so very much for this wonderful tutorial!!!!! You have described every step and I feel confident now in making my own designs! Thank you!

[@monalisa2004]

Thank you! Great tutorial! I often use multiple programs to achieve my goals!

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wrightn221]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you.

[@chitowntexan]

Omg you're the best!! I needed this. Thank you 🤗

[@lisanichols4579]

Great workaround for the print then cut limitations!

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Thank you

[@jenniferdouglas5743]

Great tutorial, thank you!

[@Qtcarameldrop]

I watched soooo many videos this morning but after watching yours I'm so happy I was stuck on adding font thank you, your newest subscriber !!😉

[@pamneelystouffer1441]

Thank you I was just trying to figure out how to do this! Your awesome and God bless!!

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@MsHazza73]

This has been BRILLIANT 🤩🙌🏼 Thank you so much. Just printing my first t-shirt design now that I’m truly happy with. 👌🏼 Who knew it was so easy?

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

That’s awesome Megan! Thanks for watching 😊

[@Kayemh]

A "work around" even I can follow!! Thanks!

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

You're welcome!

[@shayfernandez5417]

You are a genius!!!!! Thank you so much for showing us this very useful trick 🤗. I will be using this method for sure.

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@louisemcclain6189]

Thanks for sharing this great informative video tutorial

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

You are so welcome

[@sandyradams]

Love these

[@lindawalton7946]

Great Tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

You're very welcome!

[@briancoutts5865]

Excellent video , thank you so much

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

You are welcome!

[@debraholuska7773]

Excellent tutorial 👌. Thank you for sharing this very useful tidbit. Are these instructions where we can download them as well?

[@emilysussino4356]

Thank you for sharing this tutorial!!! 👍🏻👊🏻💞💕I have scoured for HOURS trying to print “outside the Cricut lines” 😅😅

[@LillianClark-ji9vc]

Fabulous. Than

[@madelinescreations7955]

Great tutorial thank you

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yvonnetucker1416]

THANK YOU

[@GayleDoesDIY]

Wow awesome video!

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Thank you!

[@LAFiiiNA]

This is genius! Thanks

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

You're welcome!

[@debbiemarchbanks8538]

Wow

[@TwinlifeD]

Hello! Awesome video thank you! Can you make a print to cut version like this?

[@ashleycortez30]

Thanks for the info it was so helpful, I'm kind of new to cricut and right now I just use my phone for design space but I want to get a laptop but don't want to spend a lot of money on one because I'll only use it to for my machine, do you know what kind of laptop I need to use design space? And do you have a tutorial on how to get your own fonts into design space? TFS and thanks for the help

[@StoneHazeCraze]

The video I have seeking for months thank you much . Issue I’m having thou is when it saves all it saves is the Cricut box not my design

[@millie7820]

Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial, you explained it so well thank you for that, can't wait to see what else I can learn from your videos.

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@StoneHazeCraze]

Finally got the export down pat , it’s midnight here but I wouldn’t give up . Just thought I’d share my achievement 😂 and yes I was the only in the world hat has never used google docs 😢

[@sherryrichards8901]

Will all these steps work to do just a print and cut or are all these steps for sublimation only. I have copied to listen and watch again and again lol. To be able to do this. Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just hope I can get it to work for me

[@toniwalker362]

Hi I have a Mac Airbook, what is the best PDR app that’s free and easy to use, there are so many 🙈 which one do you use please, so much appreciated. Your video was very easy process as I’m dyslexic and find they get too excited/talk to much , your voice is calming and made it easier for me to understand, but it you can help me with the PDR I’d appreciate it soo much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙂

[@tamikka09]

Tfs Chris

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

You are so welcome

[@candlestc]

Thanks that was great. I am having a problem. I have a Epson printer turned into a sublimation printer. The problem is when I go the dialog to print I chose the espon print. But when I put in my cricut to cut it. Its' way off. I have wasted alot to paper trying to figure out how to fix it TIA!

[@JD-72191]

When in Google Docs how do you accurately size your design? Like for a tumbler wrap that needs to be an exact size? I only see a ruler without numbers. Thank you

[@homemadecreationsbyluzciou7106]

So happy to find this video very clear explanation i have messed up lots of sublimation paper I'm learning I see you have great videos new subscriber 👍🏻😊

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vickidonnelly543]

Hi. Thank you so much much for the video. I get to where you say to “ size the image” and for hours I could not get it to come out correctly. Could you please help me and tell me how.?

[@JD-72191]

I’m having the same issue. Did you ever figure out how to size it in Google Docs?

[@toniwalker362]

Do you have a video of ICC as I don’t understand it I have a sawgrass 1000. Printer please, Thank you very much 🙂

[@dianafaulk8337]

Thanks so much for your video. I am anxious to try this. Can I ask what free pdf printer you use on your Mac.

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

I believe its called PDF Printer

[@bettyconley6581]

Loved this, I don't have a sublimation printer but love this idea.

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@karensullivan7467]

Ok So ii I need to cut that out to put on easysubli, do I send it to my Cricut? Then have the Cricut to cut both the image and the easysubli?

[@dawnakers2883]

I have a Mac what PDF printer do you recommend?

[@nadiaquevedo4386]

I purchased a pdf printer and still not printing in color . I too am using a Mac. Would you be able to share which exactly are you using . I am in cali

[@nadiaquevedo4386]

I am in California and I am using a Mac. Would you know what would be the best PDF printer that I can install

[@shellywilson5770]

So I have a Mac also when I download the pdf printer and print the image transfers over in black and white. I have tried multiple pdf printer and I’m getting the same issue. Do you have any suggestions?

[@jessicagomez8721]

Why when I move over from design to pdf printer it changes my color to all black. IS there a way I can get my original color back?

[@MarkWilder68]

Still learning, but no one really talks about the Cricut itself when it comes to what knob setting is best for what paper to get get the best cuts. I'm using Siser Subli and A-Sub paper, with a Cricut Ex Air 2, and I'm not sure what to set the knob to or where to find the information. Can you halp with that for me please? Thank you

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Hi Mark! The great thing with sublimation is you don’t have to cut it out at all. The white background parts of the paper will not transfer, just the ink. If I need to trim up a design for centering etc. I just use scissors. That’s probably why you can’t find an answer anywhere If you do want to cut it with your Cricut I’d start with the medium card stock setting and go from there. Each Cricut can be different with the pressure, my explore will cut through things that my maker won’t on the same setting. Hope that helps some 😊

[@conniemartin7217]

Loved this...I purchased some png from Etsy....If I am not changing anything can I just go to google docs and resize or do all the steps you showed? I am a newbie.

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

If you’re not changing anything you can go straight to google docs or a photo editor to resize

[@laurasowders8966]

@@DailyDoseofDIY I want to do tumblers but don't see where you put in measurements..

[@JD-72191]

@@laurasowders8966I have the same question. Did you ever figure out how to size in Google Docs?

[@Raynecolwell]

This is great and thank you! I am having a problem with multiple colors I am trying to slice a retro sunset with a sillouette in the middle It will only slice one color at a time and when I try to slice the next color it gets funky, Can you please help? When i try to group it together so I can slice the whole image, it won't highlight the slice option So frustrating

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Try using subtract instead. Subtract will allow you to do multiple colors at a time

[@Raynecolwell]

@@DailyDoseofDIY ok i will try that. Ty for responding.

[@123rororose]

And i have a question if i get some font from da font could i use it for my business cards i know i couldnt sell for shirts but this would be use for flyer and business cards i havent done it cause im not sure pls help

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Hi Roshawn! Technically if you are using it for business purposes you should make sure the font comes with a commercial license. Thanks for watching!

[@billiesheads212]

Can I do this on printable vinyl to put on a cotton tshirt?

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Yes you can

[@rosess12]

so I am a beginner. I know you need to use sublimation paper, but the design you use can be any design or does it have to be a sublimation design? I guess sublimation confuses me. I can buy sublimation paper and print from my cricut any design and use my heat press to put it on a t shirt?I don't have a printer with the ink.

[@janettorres8738]

Only half of my image is showing up on Google docs, please help. TIA

[@1chuyin1]

Why when I go to gooble docs my image appears black and white

[@tifffteal]

And this would work for printable vinyl as well, not just sublimation, correct?

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Yes you can also do this with printable vinyl

[@tifffteal]

@@DailyDoseofDIY thank you! You are so helpful❤

[@shelbyb3091]

My image is not saving to Google docs in color. How do I fix that?

[@sonygirl2000]

It. says down below that the lite version (free) only prints in black and white :(

[@clevesque6348]

Which PDF printer on Mac are you using?

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

It's called PDF printer. The lite version is free, but only prints black and white. The paid version will give you full color

[@clevesque6348]

@@DailyDoseofDIY thanks wanted to be downloading the right one. 😅 Very helpful video. Thank you 🤗

[@KorAysila]

🫤 i do all and the printer prints in black and white 🤦‍♀️ which other prg will print it right ??

[@vickidonnelly543]

What exact pdf printer did you use?

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

It’s name is pdf printer in the App Store on a Mac. You’ll have to get the paid version to print in color.

[@SafariSis]

I found this tutorial and am so excited to find a 'work around' of Cricut Design Space size limitations, but my design comes in as black and white. What could be causing that?

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

It comes into deign space as black and white or into google as black and white? If design space make sure to select print then cut image. If google change the settings from black and white to color.

[@SafariSis]

@@DailyDoseofDIY , thanks for responding. I know you are busy! I will check my Google settings. It was in color in Design Space, but came into Google as B&W. I will check this out today. This is the best 'work around' I have seen! Thank you!

[@SafariSis]

@@DailyDoseofDIY , I just tried it again and see that when I click the print button in Design Space (for the 'printer' that is set up for transfer to Google docs, it shows in the colors. But when I go to the printer, it appears as B&W. That is where the change is made.I have not even transferred it to Google Docs yet. It is only in my print queue.

[@SafariSis]

@@DailyDoseofDIY , when I hit 'print' and the print pops up in preview, it is in B&W. I cannot seem to find a way to convert it back to color. This is all before I take it into google docs.

[@SafariSis]

@@DailyDoseofDIY I just checked some of the ratings of this app and noticed someone else had the same problem as I did, printing only in gray scale. The response from the company was that they had to buy the paid version??? Is this the case? If so, you probably need to mention that. Thanks.

[@SWgaming187]

When I tried to use the pdf print it shows up black and white??? Help

[@1chuyin1]

Me too have you ever fix it please help me

[@123rororose]

Could i these to sell online or public

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Yes. Make sure the designs you purchase are commercial use. All of them on design bundles are.