How to Sublimate ALL Shirts for Spectacular Results | Whites, Colors, Cottons, Polys + Hacks!

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See all the shirts I tested at amzn.to/3p9Tj3N
White Shirts:
Cricut 95% polyester shirts - amzn.to/46tMdrG
Hanes 100% polyester shirts (women’s V-neck) - amzn.to/3pbIbTM
Gildan 100% polyester shirts - amzn.to/3Rvy9Ha
Joe’s USA 100% polyester shirts - amzn.to/3ASxDLV
Jerzees 100% polyester shirts - amzn.to/44FshBE
Jiffy A4 100% polyester shirts - www.jiffyshirts.com/a4-N3142....
Make Market 100% polyester shirt - www.michaels.com/product/1070...
Bella+Canvas 65% polyester /35% cotton shirt - amzn.to/42kZobS
Vapor Apparel 100% polyester shirts (whites) - amzn.to/40ZQ389
ORJ 100% polyester sublimation shirts - amzn.to/3nsGNf8
Amazon 100% polyester sublimation shirts - amzn.to/3p6UUHE
Color Shirts:
Cricut gray heather 95% polyester shirts - amzn.to/3Bd123X
Vapor Apparel 100% polyester shirts (pastel colors) - amzn.to/413Yr6K
Bleached Gear Pre-bleached red shirt (other colors) - amzn.to/44uEYil
Gildan Softstyle Heather shirts (blue, red, orange, green, etc.) - www.jiffyshirts.com/gildan-G6...
Cotton and Dark Colors “Hacks”:
Glow-in-the-Dark iron on vinyl - amzn.to/3SCIf8S
White Glitter iron on vinyl - amzn.to/3PXqG1w
Holographic HTV - amzn.to/3T7Bugb
Clear Dye Sub HTV - www.heattransferwarehouse.com...
EasySubli HTV - amzn.to/3ReXnJt
EasySubli DTV - amzn.to/3QWo0lm
DTF Transfer Film and DTF Transfer Powder - amzn.to/3VXaAs3
Sublimation Spray and foam roller - amzn.to/3bTY5f7
Tools and Materials Used to Make Spectacular T-Shirts
And to do my test presses to determine how long to heat press a sublimation shirt, I used the following materials and tools:
Sublimation Printer and ink - I used my Epson EcoTank ET-4760 converted to sublimation printing with Hiipoo sublimation ink - amzn.to/47tAWaF
Sublimation Paper - I used 8.5″ x 11″ A-SUB Sublimation Paper
A method to cut your heat transfer vinyl if needed. I used a Cricut Maker 3, but you can use any cutting machine that fits your design
Several heat presses work including the Mini Press, EasyPress, and Autopress
White cardstock (to protect the mat)
White uncoated butcher paper (to protect the heat press - do NOT use wax paper, freezer paper, parchment paper, or a Teflon sheet)
Heat resistant tape
Lint Roller
Other tools and materials as needed for workarounds on cotton or dark shirts - see each tutorial for details
Laptop or Desktop running Windows or Mac
Free Google account - to use Google Docs (free) for printing your sublimation design
Design #495 - My free Spectacular Lion sublimation design to help you test your sublimation ink and color (available in my free resource library-get the password at the bottom of this post)
* Design # 495, my free PNG lion file (available in my free resource library at jennifermaker.com/library )
#sublimation #tshirt #heatpress
0:00 - How to Sublimate ALL Shirts!
1:18 - Sublimation vs. Iron-On Vinyl
2:00 - How to Choose a Shirt to Sublimate
4:09 - Tools and Supplies for Sublimation
7:08 - Consult Sublimation Cookbook & Prepare to Sublimate
9:33 - Sublimate Polyester Shirts
11:45 - Sublimate Dark and/or Cotton Shirts
15:04 - How to Wash Sublimated Shirts
16:00 - Polyester Shirts Sublimation Results
22:34 - Cotton Shirts Sublimation Results
26:18 - My Picks for Best Sublimation Shirts
26:56 - Where to Find Sublimation Shirts to Buy
27:15 - Tutorials For Each Type of Shirt!
27:23 - Where to Find My Lion Design and More
27:38 - Where to Find My Sublimation Cookbook
28:38 - Links to More Information on Sublimation
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[@yvonnematthews8449]

I love her classes and tutorials. I always recommend it in my groups.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much!! 😊🌻

[@keiko0859]

Thank you for all of this hard work!! You really take the time to make sure we have all the info we need. And I love that you showed the colors and how it feels after washing, that’s really important! Again, thank you!!😊

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad you found it helpful🥰

[@notmoira222]

I just watched this online and wanted to say how much I APPRECIATE Jennifer Maker! Great review of so many different options.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy you found it helpful! 💗

[@cw3886]

Thank you Jennifer for clearing up so many questions regarding sublimating on other types/brands t-shirts. Great job as usual 💕👏🏼

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad I could help!

[@Fennerfunnyfarm]

You are simply amazing! So informative and generous with your knowledge. You are so appreciated by this brand new to sublimation maker! Can't wait to go order the cookbook, so awesome to have it be updated regularly and I'll buy it again when it's in physical book form! ! ;) all the best!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you're here crafting with us! 😊🌻

[@denisewilson1675]

This video helped me soooo very much!!! I just recently got into sublimation and HTV and I have watched many KZbin videos. I find myself coming back to your videos and website for everything. I even bought your Sublimation Cookbook and will probably buy the Cricut one too! I appreciate the work you put into your tutorials. Keep on Making and I'll keep on Watching!! :)

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much!!! 😃❤️

[@LoriSwapp]

You are my "go-to" for "how-to" sublimation! I love your videos so much! Thank you, Jennifer Maker! I was actually terrified of the idea of Sublimation, and after watching a few of your videos, thought "I can do this!" Now I have a thriving business doing custom hear for people! THANK YOU!

[@JenniferMaker]

Wow! Congratulations! 🎉

[@cookiehofmann9026]

Thanks for always going the extra mile to help everyone!

[@JenniferMaker]

you are so welcome🥰

[@HeatherHunterJ]

Just got to play with the sublimation HTV for dark cotton today!! Shirts of all types in my craft space ❤ Thank You Team Maker 🎉 You Make a huge difference for so many of us 🫶

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful!🥰

[@jenabondo1209]

WOW!!! Thank you so much for doing all of the work for me so I don't have to guess at what I would like. While I do like the silky feeling I loved that you showed the "see through" test. SO VERY HELPFUL!!! Thank you so much Jennifer and your Team!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 😃💜

[@Puamohala12]

Thank you! You are so easy to follow and making shirts so much better and enjoyable . Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

Happy to help!

[@sarahgido329]

Thank you for sharing, so many options and some much detail in each one. Looking forward to my day off Sunday so I can play around with sublimation

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun!

[@LisaVornhagen]

Thank you for such a great video! You were very thorough with your testing. It really helps.

[@JenniferMaker]

you are so welcome🥰

[@Robsta69TV]

i think we all need your cook book your so amazing and so is your content

[@ravjassal4436]

Thankyou so so much for this, I was one of those people who couldn't figure out why to SUB on tshirts, cotton, polyester, poly- combo. You certainly done all the homework for me and not to forget the sub- cook book. Thankyou Thankyou 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

You're so welcome! 💗

[@redlover5088]

Great video & information. Nice to have it all in one place to aid in decision making. Thank you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!🥰

[@vgm_central]

Thank you so much for this video, Jennifer. It helped me sort out my insecurity with all the different garments and colors.

[@marvinejackson4948]

Thk U for taking the time to show us all of those sub shirts. Very interesting.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are very welcome!

[@boosterlolz]

Thank you for this tutorial. I prefer the super faded "many x's washed" look of the cotton shirts and can't seem to find them anywhere. I've taken the plunge and bought a heatpress and will just start making my own. Thank you again. Very informative.

[@helenallen1924]

Thanks for testing all of these shirts and workarounds! As usual, you left no stone unturned!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are very welcome!🥰

[@helenallen1924]

This Spectacular Lion design is awesome.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 🥰

[@BrightBudgets03]

Thank you for all your KNOWLEDGE and TIPS!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

My absolute pleasure! Thanks for watching 💗

[@R_Pope]

Thank you! This was incredibly helpful!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@reneenay1098]

Thank you for all you do!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊🌻

[@ibelmartinez9517]

THANK YOU! I’m going to make some shirts for a party I’m hosting. I’m excited now because of your video.

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun!

[@anaelvic]

Great tutorial. Thanks. ❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks for watching! 😊🌻

[@jdmc1979]

Appreciate all the effort you put into this for us all. I’ve just tried using sublimation ink pens and a spray to experiment on a cotton handkerchief BEFORE I try it on a t-shirt. Didn’t work fantastic, and after watching this I might just have to go with poly t shirts instead. Plus the pens I was using were a random brand from Amazon, so the colours weren’t that bright to start with (red and yellow). Might try some different transfer mediums though. Used paper first, then card stock because the paper seems to absorb more of the ink. The joys of experimenting.

[@JenniferMaker]

so much can be learned from experimenting!🥰

[@tammytoth5874]

Thank you 😊 I am getting your cookbook ❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much!

[@SassyTcreates]

Fantastic round up video. Will definitely try the clear HTV option in the future. Didn’t know about that but knew I could not be bothered with DTF powder. You should get a publisher for that sublimation cook book.

[@JenniferMaker]

We have the Cookbook available on Amazon!🥰

[@SassyTcreates]

@@JenniferMaker Ooo I did not know.

[@Stylezbynikki]

So informative 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you think so!🥰

[@JudyAngelman]

You are awesome love your videos!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 😊🌻

[@G..G..]

Great viedo. Thanks.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are welcome🥰

[@aliciab4867]

Hi there How do I get rid of the heat press marks on my polyester tshirts even after preheating and washing them after😕

[@PokeBossku]

Hello! Love your videos and all the tutorials. Any printing methods for spandex material?

[@JenniferMaker]

As long as it has a high polyester content as the color is white or light you can do it.

[@shirleyotero1846]

Hi jennifer would you know how to set eco tank 4800 sublimation printer for the dtf hack for sublimation Thank You always teaching us.

[@JenniferMaker]

you can find my tutorial here jennifermaker.com/dtf-t-shirt-printing-on-cotton-sublimation/ 🥰

[@GM-ri7mn]

I love your video! Btw, can you show me the steps how to print from espon?

[@JenniferMaker]

Check out jennifermaker.com/print-sublimation-designs-from-google-docs 😊🌻

[@brendaspaul8889]

Can I use Clear Htv on dark polyester shirts...enjoyed your video 😀

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you can. 😊🌻

[@dianachau7857]

May I ask , what's type of vinyl or method can I put on wood that can glow in the dark? I just want to put on wood that will show the clock numbers at night. Thanks

[@JenniferMaker]

you can use glow in the dark vinyl jennifermaker.com/htv-on-wood-signs/ 🥰

[@infauxcus2001]

I ordered a leotard for my granddaughter that was supposed to be mostly polyester, but it is actually rayon. Can I use the clear sublimation htv and sub on 82%rayon/spandex? I have a clamshell press and a Cricut easy press. And an Epson ET sub printer. Your cookbook guides are so helpful. Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

It may wash out on rayon. You can ask in the group to see if anyone has sublimated on rayon and were successful with it. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy

[@aprilrichard2794]

Can you tell me why my shirt runs/smears. I do the process and after it is done it looks great and then after it is worn the shirt run/smears I love the way this looks and the fact you can use it on 100% cotton and it turns out vibrant. I have tried the process 4 times and every time it does the same thing.

[@JenniferMaker]

There are a lot of factors at play, is the sublimation ink not adhering to the shirt or your HTV?

[@kla631]

I like faded look of the cotton. Gives it a faded beachy look. But does it only fade once or continue to fade until it disappears entirely with the first few washings?

[@JenniferMaker]

It will continue to fade🥰

[@mindyburns7536]

Hi Jennifer. I want to make a custom football jersey for our grandson. I want to get a dark blue football jersey since that is his school color. I want white letters with a grey outline. The jersey is kind of perforated on the bottom front and back so it is airy. Can I sublimate on that? I am having a hard time finding a solid material in a football jersey. Thanks.

[@JenniferMaker]

You can use Cricut SportFlex. 😊🌻

[@hollyelder2352]

Can you please find us an amazing high poly count sweatshirt that doesn’t have that poly look or feel? I can’t find ANY!!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

I will keep an eye out! 😊🌻

[@JH-xp3is]

I am having issues with scorching in the area outside of the sublimation where the press is hitting it. Does this mean the press is set too high or I am pressing too long? I set it at 400 for 1 minutes

[@JenniferMaker]

Try our temps/times. Also be sure you're using butcher paper over top of the sublimation sheet.😊🌻

[@jeangrandy8672]

Does the clear Htv one crack after washing and can you really feel it on the shirt?

[@JenniferMaker]

It is the same effect of regular iron-on vinyl. Here are other options. jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-on-cotton/

[@gayabad9024]

The sublimation paper that you use for Tshirts, can it also be used to sublimate mugs & tumblers?

[@JenniferMaker]

yes!

[@jeanninepapanastasopoulos5588]

This was great. By any chance are there any good women cut shirts?

[@JenniferMaker]

Whew! that's a whole different ball game trying to find the perfect fabric and fit! 🥰

[@rebeccaraley2516]

Can you explain the different transfer paper? I have premium inkjet dark transfer paper and premium inkjet light transfer paper. I used the light on a black shirt and you couldnt see the design.

[@JenniferMaker]

The dark transfer paper works best. jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-on-cotton/

[@thelegacyofivalice2323]

@JenniferMaker Hey Jennifer, I have watched your video and I cant thank you enough for the work you put into these to help anyone wanting to get into Sublimation but I have had an issue whenever trying to apply my design to a shirt, the color for grays have seemed to come out more brown tone than gray and I have not figured out why either. Would you have any tips on how to help with this? Im using a Georges White T shirt, An Epson F100 series sublimation printer and the recommended paper that you have suggested in a good amount of your videos. Im just trying to figure this out and having little to no luck. I cant adjust my printing setting as they are limited for some reason and Ive tried upping the saturation with no avail.

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is a tutorial that may help. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-color-problems/

[@thelegacyofivalice2323]

@@JenniferMaker i will definitely check it out thank you so much!!

[@grams9583]

How many prints do you get out of a package of hippo ink.?

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm not totally sure🥰

[@patriciadouglas5245]

where can find the sublimation cookbook for free pages that you talk about because i would like to go by it🥰

[@JenniferMaker]

jennifermaker.com/sublimation-cookbook

[@dariusalas6835]

Please help, how to minimise difference in color when pressing neck gaiters?

[@JenniferMaker]

We haven't worked on a project like that but a great place to ask is in my Sublimation FB group as they are super helpful there! facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy 💗

[@elsaestevistorres6452]

Hello Jennifer how can we sublimate on a black shirt with 50% Polyester 25% Cotton 25% Rayon is it possible? And How? Thank you so much.

[@JenniferMaker]

You can sublimate on 50% polyester. It will give it more of a faded look. 70% or higher is the best for bolder colors.

[@CreativeCornerbyMelissa]

Hi how do you sublimate white on a light color polyester shirt?

[@JenniferMaker]

There is no white sublimation ink, so you'd press your sublimation design onto white HTV 😊🌻

[@Wrightn221]

Jerzees is my go to. I have never had a problem with the color fading after it's washed, and I use Hiipo ink and A Sub sublimation paper. Cricut is nice but too expensive, and it's not sized right.

[@JenniferMaker]

Nice!

[@PerhapsToday1111]

How did you avoid the scorching marks on the color shirts?

[@JenniferMaker]

It could be temperature, pressing time and or the brand of heat transfer tape. The blue heat transfer tape from Cricut works well.

[@jenniferk.1740]

My husband and I own a business. The past 10 years I have purchased Screen print shirts to sell. I have decided to purchase a Sublimation printer. Our best selling shirts are “Heathered” Gilden Softstyle. I’m trying to decide if Lazor or ink will be best for me. I will make them in bulk rather than “as ordered”. Any Advice is very much appreciated!❤️ Love your channel

[@JenniferMaker]

If they are dark you might want to opt for vinyl🥰

[@jenniferk.1740]

@@JenniferMaker All of our shirts are light colored. We have a small Marina on the water. We have customers that still wear theirs from 5 years ago, so I definitely want something that will last. I no I can save lots of money if I made my own. Thank you for the reply!

[@1cariyoung]

Your comment could have been made by my husband and I. Even down to the 10 years! 💜

[@jenniferk.1740]

@@1cariyoung Haha That’s awesome! What kind of business do you own? Do you now make your own shirts?

[@kimberlyg2874]

Where can someone obtain your sublimation book?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can get it here-jennifermaker.com/sublimation-cookbook 🥰

[@yvettesoliz]

How can I make my 50% cotton and 50 % polyester work with vibrant colors on dark shirts ? I can not get it to work .

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is a tutorial for that. jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-on-cotton/

[@tinacombrinck-graham3097]

Have you tried DTF powder?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, here is the link to that project, jennifermaker.com/dtf-t-shirt-printing-on-cotton-sublimation/ 💗

[@laurameadows1583]

I really have a strange problem. My colors are printing out fine but when I heat press them the blacks are coming out green and the pinks are turning peachy.

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is a helpful tutorial. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-color-problems/?

[@DeviSisk]

Can you sublimate on both sides of a shirt?

[@royblythe]

I have, and both sides of a cushion cover

[@JenniferMaker]

yes you can. Just make sure to put blow out paper inside the shirt so ink doesn't go through both sides🥰

[@GM-ri7mn]

Where do i have cookbook for sub?

[@JenniferMaker]

It's available at SublimationCookbook.com 😊🌻

[@laujntshiabsi8751]

Has anyone use HP printer for their sublimation?

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm not familiar with converting HP's for sublimation🥰

[@tjsantone]

the Cricut link takes me to 100% cotton shirt

[@JenniferMaker]

We will get that fixed! Thank you for letting me know! 😊🌻

[@ArtisticKatz]

am i hearing this right, you print your image onto sublimation paper using the sublimation printer.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes

[@ArtisticKatz]

@@JenniferMaker it worked.. however rookie fail! I forgot to flip so some ink lighter but hubby loves it. He is going away to work and I made a pillowcase for him.

[@rebelyelln1]

Done an awesome job! And thank you for talking slow. More of the other videos, they act like they were in a race. lol. Taking so fast. 🥴

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@susanwatts6071]

Do I recognize Jennifer's hands?!

[@JenniferMaker]

🥰

[@MsCree01]

Is it just me or the shorts looked more vibrant after washing.

[@JenniferMaker]

Most looked really good after washing but definitely not MORE vibrant. It could have been the lighting.🥰