How to make a Sublimation Mouse Pad

[@nahnisjourney1406]

I’m two years late, but I’m just getting started and trying to learn as much as I can as I begin sublimating. I thought I would start with a mouse pad! I use both AI and Photoshop. Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@MentalPistol]

Crib looking clean Lorrie. Love you just off the strength of that.

[@RainorShine1]

I agree the one with printer paper look more vibrate. You are an all around crafter love it. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tamikka09]

LOVE IT. I NEED TO DO MORE SUBLIMATION PROJECTS.

[@nancyhixon1141]

Wow! Very cool. LOVE the Bee mouse pad! Do you sell these on your website or other media?

[@blueeyez8806]

I've tried different measurements when doing the mouse pad what measurements do you use

[@juliebrown1510]

You didn't show use how todo the mouse pad. What website did you use to size the image for the mouse pad??????

[@alexandraarmendariz6749]

What measurement do u use and mine aren't coming out right

[@christinedauzat6077]

I just love the mouse pad thanks for sharing

[@LollyPalooza]

such fun, and I agree -- I thought that one mouse pad was brighter -- the one that was on printer paper.

[@judyestrada1446]

Lorrie- Great Projects! They all look nice!

[@srobson8875]

I am new to sublimation and LOVE your videos! Is there a chart somewhere with times and temps for differrent objects? I know that there are variances, but I would like a ballpark start. Thx

[@arturoluna8158]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@THEronleon1]

I converted a cheap, used epson I purchased on OfferUp. And it's so much easier than vinyl, that I don't want to go back. No more weeding, plus I found a bunch of sublimation blanks online. Just got my mouse pads and puzzles in

[@misstwiggy94-mobilegaming57]

How often do you have to pay for your inks because there quite expensive for this particular printer? How cost effective is it?

[@east928]

Mine keeps ghosting on me. I pull off quickly also, but still get the blurs.

[@michelestauffer7585]

What machine do you use?

[@victoriasparr4405]

Lorrie love your videos. I am new to sublimation. I bought my sawgrass 500 after watching your videos. I was wondering if there is a way to design in cricut design space and transfer it to the sawgrass creative studio. Can’t wait for more of your great videos.

[@alyshastoos]

What size of image did u use

[@tinagreen9206]

When doing the mouse pad I printed and sublimation it my photo is red ? How do I fix

[@sheesheereid9677]

Can i get the size you on your mouse pads... I am trying to do mine which look like your mouse pad

[@okyy2]

Is there a sublimation printer that print paper size 35.4 x 15.7 in? I need it for an extended mouse/desk pad but can't find anything close to that size.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

There are several but you’re looking at a commercial machine that is at least $12k and up

[@jascee1129]

Does it have to be the sublimation paper you have or it can be any brand ?

[@alexandracoyle3273]

Does it have to be butcher paper? Can it be a Teflon sheet?

[@richarnaud7794]

She must be Rich with a fireplace in her craftroom..lol

[@lacygrammer6172]

Do you have to edit your photos before sending them to the printer? When I put a personal photo on a mouse pad the resolution wasn’t perfect and the background was a little green.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

If you’re using a sawgrass printer you need to print using the print manager to get the correct color profile

[@SherylHTroy]

Hi Lorrie! Love your videos. What kind of table or cart is your heat press and printer on? Thanks!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

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[@Minnettescandlesandessentials]

Hi! Awesome video!!! Question…Can I use Teflon paper in place of butcher paper??

[@LorrieNunemaker]

No, it is not recommended. The butcher paper is absorbent and can be tossed once it gets ink on it. Using a Teflon sheet can transfer the ink from a prior project to the next project

[@Craftybowladychannel]

Thanks for your awesome illustrations! I have seen good reviewson it. Is this printer low maintenance? Also up to what size paper and design size on this printer?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

The SG500 can print up to 8.5 x 13". The SG800 can print larger formats. As far as maintenance, there really isn't a lot to it. I added the ink cartridges and the software and that's all I had to do.

[@LunchwithLyssa]

what was the measurements that you used

[@Dizzylizzyscreations]

Actually you can convert a ink jet back. Just change the cartridges and and do several head cleaning to purge the lines.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Dizzylizzyscreations it’s not recommended. I don’t want to make people think they can do that and then ruin their printer in the process - ask me how i know. My printer never worked right after that.

[@Dizzylizzyscreations]

@@LorrieNunemaker I have switched back and forth so far no issues.

[@breannalapeer8888]

How do you get the copy paper to go on mouse pad

[@dascend]

Do you have any idea why the mousepad sticks to the paper after? like it gets ruined.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I don’t have that issue. Make sure you’re using the correct time and temp.

[@suziefree7667]

what program on the compt. are you using. I just bought the saw grass 500. love your video

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Suzie Free i design in illustrator, save as png and the. Print through the sawgrass print manager

[@guardianofthesacredflame1649]

How do you do this with copy paper?

[@marimarlagonoy9036]

Love it. Thanks for sharing 😍

[@ysbelbella6674]

i got the sublimation paper and mouse pad blanks from your link. Printed the image (mirrored) on my injet printer, set my press for the infusible ink/tshirt settings - & the image didn't transfer to the mouse pad. any idea/suggestions what happened? I followed everything as you said in the video, printed the image 4 seperate times & nothing

[@andrejakarba1421]

I guess your printer is not a printer with sublimation inks in it?

[@ysbelbella6674]

@@andrejakarba1421 it isn't :-( I learned in another of your videos that the printer should have sumblimation ink. unfortunately that was after I had already purchased the sub paper for the printer you were using. lol oh well

[@AnastasiaBlue1230]

Hi Lorrie! My sublimation printer is on its way! Aaaa! So excited! Thanks for the courage to take the plunge! 😄 In one of your videos you mentioned the brand of multipurpose paper you're using and I can't find it now. Was it Hammermill? 20 or 24lb?

[@kansaswilliams7628]

Did she ever reply?

[@AnastasiaBlue1230]

@@kansaswilliams7628 Not that I saw. In her latest videos, she's using TexPrint R rather than copy paper

[@lucianabowles108]

What size did you do the print for subbing on the mouse pad?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Depends on the Mousepad. I always just make it about 1/4" larger than the item I am sublimating

[@MrSeeingTAO]

Thank U. Blessings

[@juliebrown1510]

Know how todo that. It's the stupid sizing I'm having trouble with. Can someone help me out? Yes I'm using CRUCIT!

[@kansaswilliams7628]

I’m very new to sublimation, when I get my press to 400 degrees and I put my mouse pad on and close and lock it my heat press drops to 350 degrees then it has to heat up again which takes it seems forever then it will reach 400 then my timer starts. My husband said that this is normal. Does this happen with your machine?

[@blueeyez8806]

It is normal

[@mariefritz1]

Where did you get the mouse pads? I'm not seeing a link in your box

[@LorrieNunemaker]

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[@mariefritz1]

@@LorrieNunemaker thank you

[@barbararead7490]

Where to get blank mousepads?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

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[@debblws1961]

I can’t afford all that stuff but I would buy a mouse pad from you if you were going to sale them

[@kristenpittman1472]

Love subbing! Where did you find your mouse pad blank?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

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[@sandrarousseau8346]

HI, do you mirror your images?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Sandra Rousseau the sawgrass print manager does it. But you can do it with most software in the print settings

[@wouter-nataliewytinck-boxt6601]

Today i had my 1st sub ... on a mousepad... the colors aint vibrant, there was a lot of smoke and it smelled all true the house of burned rubber 😳😳😳 thats gonna be a lot of practicing 🙈

[@alexandermartin6404]

that does not look like medium pressure that your using just saying...

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Interesting. Not sure what to tell but it is … just saying

[@dongguanpadmatrubberproduc3809]

Lorrie good job for you ,i am Sophie from china ,we are manufacture mousepad materials ,rolls and sheets .blank for sublimation ,if you need any help ,contact with me.good day 😀