How to Make Sublimation Mouse Pads the RIGHT Way!

[@MelissaH05]

Perfect timing for this video! I love it

[@AngieHolden]

Enjoy!

[@FurBoll1011]

First thank you for the tutorial, about to try it now. Second your craft station is AMAZING!!! I'll admit I'm a bit jealous. Mind if I ask if it's one of them Craft Dream Box Storage Cabinets?

[@AngieHolden]

It is! You can see more here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGapdp-io7eepbs

[@terrybarnhill8451]

I like the black traditional mouse pad. To me the colors are more intense on that one. The tan backed mouse pad looks a little washed out.

[@AngieHolden]

Definitely looks different to different people! Hopefully this helps you decide!

[@michelledepasquale9272]

I thought the same thing! I thought it was me! :)

[@johnfigueroa7569]

Great video Thank You! What should I set my pressure to? I have the Amazon lees expensive version with a black background

[@AngieHolden]

I would say medium to light.

[@johnfigueroa7569]

Thank you maybe thats why a few came out to dark. Thanks a bunch!!!@@AngieHolden

[@arhodes]

Do you have a different link for the tan back mouse pads? The links are not working. :D

[@AngieHolden]

Sorry I do not. Company is going out of business so we are looking for other sources.

[@giroyac1990]

No matter how many times i pre heated, I’m still getting white spot in the middle :( Any further advice ???

[@AngieHolden]

Maybe try increasing your pressure? Or using a firmer mat underneath? Sounds like uneven heat at that point.

[@Bluntcard]

It worked! I had to come back and say thank you. I had colors blending into other colors and I am assuming it was because of moisture. So I pressed each blank mouse pad three times before pressing with the design and they look great. Thank you!!

[@AngieHolden]

Yep! Moisture is tough with these!

[@janetbuchanan8149]

Hi Angie trying to make mouse pad and was looking for the spray cannot find it anywhere the link you posted is not working is there another spray I cn use.....thanks in advance.....Janet

[@AngieHolden]

The company went out of business that had the spray I like. I will be looking for another version!

[@jermainegonzalez8160]

I normally print off Cricut but I get the lines that limit my space for sublimation, any suggestions ? Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

You cannot get rid of the lines in Cricut Design Space. Use a different program for printing.

[@batoerin]

I've found success in doing image editing in design space and then taking a screenshot of the image and opening in Inkscape to actually print. Cricut is convenient to give an image an easy background

[@batoerin]

I cannot find the tan mousepad instock anywhere or really anything like it. My Amazon one is kinda grey- look good but I'd like the colors to be brighter. Anyone have a source for tan back mousepads or black ones that are really bright?

[@annclair3908]

Hello Angie, my questions are, where did you get your tape and dispenser from as well as the cutter? it maybe in the comments but I can't find it...Thank you

[@AngieHolden]

I linked the tape dispenser in the description below this video. The protective paper dispenser I talked about here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYecgaaAhc-nnLM

[@amandahawkins87]

Hey Angie, quick question... So I have an Epson f170 and I noticed when I print images I understand the image is supposed to be lighter when it's printed and then when you press it it gets more vibrant and everything but I notice mine definitely looks a lot lighter and more subdued than yours do, am I doing something wrong or is there something I can do to get a better more vibrant image? It seems like when I press the image the colors are beautiful but I noticed when I was buying images from vinyl fun the vinyl and sublimation store in my area, the images definitely look a little bit more vibrant from that store then on my printer. I followed your setup video when I got my f170 so I went over to the Epson site and downloaded their drivers and everything like I was supposed to and when I print my images I usually do everything through canva and print through Gimp because I cannot figure out how to work gimp it is so confusing but when I go to my printer setup and everything I always choose the right paper and the right orientation and everything and then since I'm printing through gimp I go on and I choose custom ICM profile instead of automatic for color and I always do high-quality instead of standard quality and I don't do bi-directional printing either so if there's something else I can do to make the colors pop a little bit more can you let me know? thank you so much honey I really appreciate you and all that you do for us in the crafting world! You are such a gem❤❤❤

[@AngieHolden]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZCsnWNrn9CtntE

[@AngieHolden]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZCsnWNrn9CtntE

[@terrybarnhill8451]

Where do you find the parchment or butcher dispenser?

[@AngieHolden]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYecgaaAhc-nnLM

[@gailbynum3465]

Thank you for this tutorial!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisapandolfo1141]

What is the media type I should be selecting for printing on sublimation paper for the mousepad? I love the tip on putting the mousepad on the pattern instead of the other way around. Thanks.

[@AngieHolden]

Seriously depends on the printer. Whatever you would use for fabric though should work well.

[@trinaceniceros8027]

So what is the temp and temperature for a mouse pad

[@AngieHolden]

Depends on the brand of mouse pad that you are pressing. Always look where you purchase your blanks first.

[@fieldai]

Thanks for this. I always watch your videos, often multiple times, because they are so helpful. I am getting a faded-out swath in the middle of the mousepads I've been trying to sublimate. I used the A-Sub brand from Amazon. I pre-heated them one to three times. After watching this video, I experimented with really trying to get the moisture out, but even after 5x pre-heating, steam was still coming out. I cooled off the blank and then sublimated with my handheld flat (easy press style) press, 385 @50 sec. The neoprene backing stuck to the blowout sheet and started to peel and tear away from the top. The majority of the black rubber remained on the blank, but is very sticky. Should I try another brand of mousepad blanks? Or is there something else I can try? TIA

[@AngieHolden]

What type of mat are you using under them? If you are using the EasyPress mat, that may be the issue. It doesn't sound like they handle heat very well however. But if you still have more you can try just preheating a few times and using a firmer mat.

[@fieldai]

@@AngieHolden Thanks, it makes sense that it could be my EasyPress mat. I can try a different, firmer one, but am not sure what to search for. Are there any you could recommend?

[@AngieHolden]

Artesprix has a heat resistant mat that I use because it is firm.

[@fieldai]

@@AngieHolden Thanks for the tip about Artesprix. I will check it out. In the meantime, in searching at home for something to use as a firmer pad, I found a piece of unfinished plywood to replace my EasyPress mat. I also realized I was using parchment paper instead of butcher paper. I made these two changes and now my mousepads look great! Thanks so much.

[@helensonnichsen1173]

Thanks, I had a fade spot in middle not knowing about the moisture trick. Love watching you, you explain so will.❤

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@FaviolaLopez-r3l]

Do you think sublimating using sublimation oven would transfer the image on to a mousepad? I make tumblers but want to expand substrates without having to purchase too much equipment straight out. TY

[@AngieHolden]

I don't think that would work as you need pressure as well.

[@bonniegross3674]

Angie, You are so smart. You help take the guess work out of these projects. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your tutorials,

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@LisaVornhagen]

Thank you so much for all of your helpful information!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carol-annridler3560]

Good tip for the moisture in neoprene. Thank you .

[@AngieHolden]

You bet!

[@monabryant9984]

I love the tip on pre-heating the mouse pads. I had trouble with sublimating mouse pads - now i know what will fix it. Where did you get your protective paper cutter. I love that. Thank you - I always enjoy every video I watch of yours.

[@AngieHolden]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYecgaaAhc-nnLMsi=qTKvA2YCneuQJERI

[@parisharrison6639]

do you peel hot or cool?

[@tamikadavis5113]

I wish someone would tell me why they say cold or hot peel. I have no patience. I hot peel everything. SMH.

[@AngieHolden]

I almost always peel hot as I have no patience. You can do either I think.

[@mygremmy]

fixing to try my first mouse pad with the black backing

[@AngieHolden]

Good luck!

[@kathymcdougall2792]

After I sublimated, the smell of the rubber back is horrible. I am using the pads you recommended, I did 385 for 45 seconds. 3 days later the smell is still awful. Do you have a hack for this

[@AngieHolden]

Seriously sitting here using one of the ones I made in this video with zero issues. Maybe your heat press runs hotter?

[@kathymcdougall2792]

Thanks I’ll turn my heat down@@AngieHolden

[@christinagoggin9531]

Can I use the sublimation mouse pad for Cricut Infusable ink?

[@AngieHolden]

Yes you can!

[@judijohnson5374]

I made some but no one uses mouse pads hardly. Can they be used for holding hot pans?

[@AngieHolden]

I wouldn’t use them for that.

[@deannamaldonado8980]

Thank you 😊

[@deenawillis1597]

What printer would you recommend for 13 x 19 sublimation field

[@AngieHolden]

Sg1000.

[@deenawillis1597]

That’s out of my price range right now. What do you think about the Epson ET8550?

[@madisonsrinivasagolf1549]

Where did you et that paper cutter storage box?

[@AngieHolden]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYecgaaAhc-nnLMsi=o383TLVHCtHMwDUa

[@robinmoreno1066]

Great information Angie! So helpful!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cindigiannantoni6255]

Thank you so much!

[@AngieHolden]

You're welcome!

[@parisharrison6639]

Great video

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CamilleTheCancer]

Thank you!😊

[@AngieHolden]

You're welcome 😊