How to use Polycrylic for Sublimation on Tile and Wood

In this video, I'll show you how to a different way add a layer of polyester for anything you want to print: Wood, Ceramic, Tile, Canvas or just about anything else! Dye Sublimation can be done on anything flat with this process.
The process:
1. Use sandpaper (120 grit) to scuff the surface of whatever you are applying to.
2. Use a paintbrush to apply the coating (There's also a spray can version).
3. Let the coating cure overnight
4. Press at 380 degree with time depending on the substrate.
5. If paper sticks to the coating, use a damp cloth to wipe the surface down.
Products used:
- Polyacrylic (Walmart/Lowes)
- Cheap paint brushes
- Natural Wood Slices (Walmart Crafts section)
Equipment used:
- Tusy Heat Press
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- A-sub 8.5" x 11"
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- Wirester Heat Resistant Gloves
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- Hiipoo Ink
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- Butcher Paper
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[@SouthpawsStudio]

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[@traceymartindale1102]

Can I ask, your pic when I seen the video still is semi clear gloss but on the video the tin says clear gloss...is there a difference. I've bought the semi clear gloss, will it work for sublimation please .thank you

[@maquellewilliams2061]

Thank you for sharing, the mistakes on camera only let me know that your not afraid to try even if you fail and try again until you succeed!!! Your just the type of person I would love to learn from and thank you for posting this tutorial🙂

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Thanks, I really appreciate it. To be honest, I almost didn't post the video at all, since it was kind of a failure. I'm really glad I did though.

[@nateb3341]

I liked that part too. In our digital world everything is so overwrought; Its nice to see someone being genuine.

[@alexishull7117]

So glad to see this video. I just bought 4x4 and 3x6 tiles to decorate for gifts. I trust that you got the timing worked out and was able to complete the job. I will look at more of your videos and do some testing on my own. Thank you!

[@mikkimouse1762]

Thank you for making this video. Now, I have an idea of what to expect. I love it when you said, "A black and white photo on this would be NUTS!" LOL Awesome video. Thank you!

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I appreciate it! The 2nd version of this is quite a bit better. The editing and flow are better and there are more ideas. The time I spent on the 2nd video compared to this one is NUTS! LOL!.

[@maryneese7418]

Awesome!! Subscribed. Cant wait for updates!

[@kristinastewart527]

I'm not sure if you mentioned it but you have to let the polyacylic completely dry before subbing. I usually leave over night to cure then sublimate. Don't pull the paper. Put water like you did and rub off. Pulling the paper will pull the polyacylic up. Then reapply the polyacylic to brighten the pic up :)

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yep, I'll be trying a few different things. Thanks for the tips!

[@tabithas7017]

Excellent tip for a newbie like me! This would make a fabulous, popular video... hint hint!! ;)

[@SouthpawsStudio]

@@tabithas7017 I'll actually be working on V2 tomorrow. Not sure if I'll get all of the editing done, but we'll see.

[@tabithas7017]

@@SouthpawsStudio excellent, I can’t wait to see. First project I selected were tiles.. and I’m not finding success... yet!

[@mrspinkdust]

Kristina Stewart do you have a sub channel on KZbin? I am curious w/ all things sublimation. Wanting to learn as much as I can.

[@mollybarber4164]

Thank you for being so humble and sharing your mistakes. I absolutely love your videos

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Glad you like the video!

[@lovely31bluprint]

I love the wood sublimation.

[@brians5104]

I love the attitude.. Thinking outside the box.. Great Job man

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I appreciate it!

[@juliehooper100]

Lovely to watch your video with out the music easy to follow thankyou

[@kindrabellows8723]

A few years back I tried this same process. Letting your coated substrate “cure” is the key. And 8min is way too long. I even tried baking my boards in the oven to speed up the curing process up. I’ve researched resins and coatings for food grade purposes (for my husbands sake, not my own as I like using natural products) and they say it takes up to 30 days for it to cure. When it hardens up nicely you will lose your tacky problem. And you will get that exciting peel away reveal you long for 🤗.

[@dragonheartrose3616]

Hello , nice help full tips 💡 , thank you... R u available in whatsApp Or Facebook? Please share your link

[@vickim71]

Super cute wood tile!

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I think so too!

[@judichristopher4604]

I love this Water Based Polyurethane ... I "Flip" RVs (on my 25th one right now) and I have used this Brand of Poly on the Floor... Countertops... Inside the Shower (after painting it with Walmart Exterior House Paint) ... I have put Glitter in it... Iridescent Powders Love this Polyurethane... Thank you so much for sharing this great video.

[@nancyward2745]

Do you have videos on flipping the rv"s. We have a pup up I wanna do some flipping on. Just simple stuff like painting maybe a few more things

[@judichristopher4604]

@@nancyward2745 I'm sorry ... I don't...

[@robinsstitches]

Thank you! Keep us up to date!

[@SouthpawsStudio]

You bet!

[@zestygurl]

Thank you for sharing this. Helpful insight ♡

[@SouthpawsStudio]

You are so welcome

[@lovely31bluprint]

Thank you for sharing this 👌🏿

[@marktzon1202]

I will try with the tile 2 coats of polycrylic and bake it after is dry for about 8 to 10 minutes before applying pictures. Thank you for sharing, is a clever approach

[@StayNBroke]

Did you try that, and did the baking first work?

[@merlinmass9257]

Thank you for sharing!

[@mamaofb.a.d.3836]

I love that you show your mistakes.. the wood piece turned out great. Nice job. What a cutie pie on that tractor🥰 new subscriber👋👋

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Thanks, that's my nephew. He just turned one.

[@RelentlessHustle]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lawxr6eBay]

Nice!

[@sergiocer8940]

Hey, Nice tip!!!, but what about adding a 6° method, same as polycrilic but printing the image on a transparent film foil... and then no dot remove th

[@arianehinz8572]

The video is great and it was exactly what I was looking for. I adjusted the temperature and the time but my paper still keeps sticking to the tile. Any idea how to prevent this? Thank you so much.

[@aliciajasondodd]

It will always be sticky just take a damp sponge and rub off paper don’t pull off or it can pull up the polycrilic layer

[@korragnarok1536]

could you put this on the outside of a tumbler that isnt already coated for sublimation? or would that not be safe for drinking?

[@walterwiseman3259]

Since sanding is a very important part I think also that it´s part of the problem here. But besides that it also looks as if the tile is vaulted. The peeling didn´t happen in the middle where the press was able to apply pressure well. I would say: try a heatpress pillow or mat. But that wouldn´t make it easier, since you would have to compensate the curvature on the top side. So either you need a very thin elastic layer on top (I once heard about such very thin silicone mats) or you try it the other way round to lay the tile onto the transfer which lies on a pillow. In both cases the heat-loss is a problem. With the thin mat just a few degrees which can be compensated by adding a few seconds of time instead of additional heat. With turning around the tile however you definitely would have to pre-heat and also expand the time and heat, probably. Those are just some spontaneous ideas for probable workarounds. Eventually I would check if the tiles are really as flat as possible, if they aren´t then I would use different ones. The wood looks great. I am surprised as well by this good result. I appreciate that you uploaded this video. It is interesting to see how this played out. Regarding the application of the polycrylic I would recommend a foam roller instead of a brush. But that isn´t strictly neccessary; esp. not for first tests.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Thanks! I'll be trying it again very soon, hopefully with better results due to better prep. At first, I wasn't sure just how well polycrylic would accept the ink.

[@mikes9828]

Could you laminate the tile first and then press your image?

[@lissycelamie1]

Hi, great video. Question? What paper did you use. Sublimation or regular paper. Thank you

[@llavellavealvarado6588]

Looks like in the beginning, when you were checking the press pressure, some of the poly coating came off with it on the butcher paper.

[@vikki92411]

Thanks for sharing. Can I use the spray on polycrylic?

[@sonyahausermann5478]

I did Christmas tiles I used resin though let it cure heat pressed it @ 340 degrees for 3 minutes they came out beautifully

[@jennrodriguez416]

What type of resin did you use?

[@sonyahausermann5478]

@@jennrodriguez416 I get it from hobby lobby Its in a blue box and it says amazing resin. if I could post a picture here I would

[@jennrodriguez416]

@@sonyahausermann5478 oh ok I'm familiar with resin. I'm assuming it was the clear Amazing clear cast resin? Thank you so much for responding. I appreciate it

[@sonyahausermann5478]

@@jennrodriguez416 yes that's the one

[@laserstars8941]

Thank you for sharing , regardless of coating when you need to print a tile put paper under tile , not on top , also you need a silicon cover preheated , also need craft paper under silicon pad to suck water coming out of tile , also time not less that 2 minuets . good luck

[@craftinsanity]

If you use regular paper it may work better. The A SUB has something Tacky gloss when heated.

[@yolandaproctor9605]

Can I do it with my cricut heat press machine?

[@ashleydavis2853]

Is there a certain setting for printing? And do you use photoshop or what? I am having trouble other than when I use cricut design space.

[@artsymoona4955]

Would this tecnique work on concrete coasters?

[@hayden7620]

You have to bake the ceramic tile with Polycrylic in the oven Temp 300 degrees?? depending on your oven mine is a small one from K-marts for about 20-30 minutes?? I place mine in a baking dish then place a cover on-top of dish, depending on how much polycrylic you put on your tile it could cook a yellowish colour I check mine at intervals so as to not over cook it you’ll get the hang of it once you try, it’s trial and error till you sort out your own way of doing it.

[@roadtrek8951]

You touched the bare plate to the tile and it removed some coating. Also the first white paper u put on removed some.

[@x3luvpvp802]

Is clear matte ok to use instead of the satin?

[@godfatherfeederfather6350]

Does it help if you put several coats on?

[@Nomadic.A]

60 seconds is all you need for polycrylic. Tiles are typically done upside down... That's why they need longer times.

[@veliastevens9784]

can you use a cricut easy press?

[@RelentlessHustle]

Good try! Keep it up; however what about 100- 120 seconds or @ 380 to avoid burning

[@tinacolecampbell]

Hey, you win some, you lose some. It’s trial and error. Thanks for sharing, even when the tile didn’t turn out perfectly. Love the wood coaster! I assume you covered the wood with Polycrylic like you did the tile. I’ve been wanting to try to use Polycrylic to make my own substrates. I appreciate you sharing. I’ll be looking for the next tile video.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, correct. I just sanded and covered the wood coaster with polycrylic. Since it's more porous, the coating stuck MUCH better and didn't peel like the tile.

[@kristintaulbee2752]

I agree. I LOVE to see when things don't work it is a huge help.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

@@kristintaulbee2752 I almost didn't post the video, but the concept works, it's just a matter of keeping the coating in place on the tiles.

[@ellanya2]

@@SouthpawsStudio did you figure out how to make the tile work? If so, did you make another video or do you have tips you could share?

[@kishoresoni4055]

Sir instead of using this formulation you should try automobiles top coats clear PU coatings. Rust oleum can be handy. It's a scratch proof, can be buffed and good for sublimation too.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Rustoleum clear coat?

[@kishoresoni4055]

Yes sir. PU clear coat for Automobiles top coat is ideal for sublimation. Since it has a isocyanate grouo that enhances it's strength and makes it scratch resistant to some extent . This additive is vital component for top coats.

[@brandyaney3422]

Can you use this with mugs

[@adammiller6451]

would you use this or the laminate sheets for sublimating to flat glass pane?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

This coating will have a rough time sticking to glass. I would try laminate or vinyl.

[@lightspeedlaserengraving6048]

I use 385 at 6 minutes covering it only with parchment paper - no copy paper. Parchment doesn’t stick to the substrate.

[@christinaberry701]

An you use this on a mug and still wash it?

[@seannaconklin4660]

Can you use this on tumblers? Because no matter what I do my tumblers are not bright. I tape tight, use bright sub paper, printer settings are set right per other users. I’m lost at what I need to do, I thought maybe this might work.

[@kathleenlust663]

It could be your printer color setting. I had to change my color (increased magenta) to get a over all better color.

[@craftinforcoinswithangelab396]

Would the spray polycrylic work better? Just curious.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Haven't tried it, it very well may work better.

[@Jerom_world]

Can you you procrylic clear mattee

[@mizzysparrots4874]

Omg I panicked when you said 8 minutes at 380 LOL my press starts smoking after 30 seconds.... im not surprised it didn't work well but I like this type of video, trial and error.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

yea, this one has been a LONG time ago. I've changed the way I do things quite a bit.

[@mizzysparrots4874]

@@SouthpawsStudio nothing wrong with that everyone starts somewhere. I just started sublimating which is why I'm here looking at videos! I love the idea of using polycrylic on things to make them able to sub onto! Especially the wood. I have tons of polycrylic laying around, now I have ideas 😆❤

[@SouthpawsStudio]

@@mizzysparrots4874 One of my latest videos deals with printing on wood. It's a complete guide that shows 3 different ways to do it.. It's infinitely better than this video.

[@Paulina-mz2db]

I loved this video ! I have a question... I got a bunch of mugs thinking they were for sublimation and apparently they are not... can I add some Polycrylic on the area where I’ll add the design (away from the drinking area) and then add the sublimation design? Thank you !!

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I would just get sublimation mugs. In theory, it would work, assuming you can get the poly to stick..

[@erikmenchacaable]

The printer you are using. Is that a injet printer? Do we need a sublimation printer to get these results ?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

A converted dye sublimation printer is what I use.

[@ddaigle75]

I paint the poly on and let it dry for 8 hours. Then I bake in my sublimation oven 45 mins at 300 Subs and peels perfect every time!

[@debragould8774]

Denise I did the very same thing . So far I haven't found the sweet spot. It's blotchy. Can you tell me what temp. And time you use

[@ddaigle75]

@@debragould8774 400 for 8 mins

[@SouthpawsStudio]

thanks, I'll try this next time

[@jamiekacoleman8192]

I purchased unglazed ceramic coaster blanks from Amazon. I read the reviews today and found out I can’t sub on them. Can I use this method to sublimate them?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I would probably use laminate.

[@hotsonaj]

Just curious would it be better to use a Teflon sheet instead of paper

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I‘be never tried Teflon sheets

[@jessicae7229]

Wiping it off doesn't take the poly off? It is waterbased right?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

No, the water is just a medium to get the coating down. Once it cures, it's fine.

[@nailahhendrickson5863]

Could you use the spray instead?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, and it would probably be easier.

[@bevpope3041]

Just shows us newbies that anyone can make mistakes

[@SouthpawsStudio]

It happens, sublimation is rarely a perfect thing..

[@goldenglam4084]

I sublimate for 240 seconds and it comes out beautiful

[@sinoramesa1989]

At 380 degrees or?

[@AC-pf1ne]

Try 300 and 20 sec with Teflon as your paper

[@dangelodon]

may I use for sublimate on cotton fabric?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I wouldn't recommend it. I would use EasySubli/Subli-Mate Fabric/HTV Glitter or Flock material.

[@dangelodon]

@@SouthpawsStudio I’m trying to find a suitable material instead the commercial ones, Because they are super expensive I’ve searched about coating material that I could use for them, even glue mixed with water in order to make it softer

[@sworley1956]

I have the poly spray. Can I use that?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Should work fine, as far as I know

[@anointedone3902]

I think the water would be better in a spray bottle, great work

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I actually wised up and did that in the follow up video..

[@staceybarnett2631]

Did you say you pressed it for 8 minutes?? If so, that's what the issue was. Most items don't need to be pressed for more than 2 minutes

[@jordankeener2098]

Did u have any Polly on the wood one????

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, it had 2 thin coats. I just put out a new, better video this week that's a follow up.

[@leighannromo5703]

Could you use a. Oven instead of heatpress?

[@ELTABULLO]

No, sublimation means that a solid becomes a gas, so the heat source needs to be pressed tightly to the surface that will essentially be taking in the gas and making it a solid part of itself after cooling, that's what the poly does

[@bonniesnyder2731]

Can this product be used on a dollar tree mug?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I absolutely wouldn't recommend it.

[@sgbergy]

Will this work with infusible ink?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, it will.

[@VeronicaHernandez-zo4dv]

Have to cure in oven before sublimacion

[@ritahacker]

How long and what temp?

[@x3luvpvp802]

Veronica have you done this before ?

[@jazzyet]

Where did you purchase heat press

[@SouthpawsStudio]

It's a Tusy 15x15 - amzn.to/3xolnAw

[@jessicae7229]

I just did this with glass cutting board...some of My paper stuck. But not to bad for first sub

[@SouthpawsStudio]

You can use a little water to get it off

[@mza1979m]

I noticed under "Products used", you don't have the sub paper used. Or did you use regular printer paper? Thanks.

[@shortyylu]

Lmao it sounds like you say towel when you say tile lol. I thought you were making a video about towels and wood before I read the title

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I'm southern, sometimes the accent is a bit much..

[@cindyleach]

What kid of print did you use. Subliminal or regular printer

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Epson WF-7720 converted for dye sub

[@charylturner5961]

I was told you could put in water and scrup paper off of tile.

[@DesignCutters]

Clean the tile first with denatured alcohol or acetone

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Thanks, will try!

[@bunnyhead18]

Hi! Did you put poly on the wood piece as well?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, I coated it before I decided to do a video.

[@andybawn1]

don't use the minwax neat dilute it with water or it goes on too thick

[@crystaleldridge3988]

Is polycryclic toxic? Does it have an odor?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I wouldn't use it on clothing or drinkware. For decor, I believe it's fine.

[@donnaanderson1218]

Have you ever used this on a canvas?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, works great. That will actually be part of my next video..

[@BusyBSDesign]

Let the polyurethane completely dry before sublimation

[@buddahkahn6911]

Let cure 36 hours then bake for 15 minutes and press for 2 minutes in incriments

[@saleanajustice5714]

U need sabd it befire poly

[@yourunclesam6780]

Nice try. Don't give up on doing this kind of project.

[@MrCatfarmer]

380° at 170 seconds should have been enough.

[@MrCatfarmer]

@Keys Banyan That’s the settings I use as my base setting. Adding plus or minus as needed. Been doing that for quite a while.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I'll try that in my next video.

[@whickmant]

8 minutes!! No wonder you smell burning. Who taught you that!

[@Flyonyourwall]

8min?? 😮😮😂😂

[@Justswagdifferent]

Less time... 8 minutes is way too long