Sublimation on Wood: The BEST Methods that Actually Work! (Polycrylic vs Laminate vs Dye Sub HTV)

[@rebeccaashleybenrosmezzull9110]

You are amazing at this, Clear, concise and calm. I feel like I just had a private tutor. You are 5 stars on my book. Thank you for all you do.

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I am just beginning to get into sublimation and I have watched a million videos. I always come back to you because of all the work you go into to show the difference and what to do as well as what NOT to do. Thank you for all your hard work, especially since I know you have felt crummy lately. My husband and I have had the flu the week before Christmas and I am just now feeling better.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊🌻

[@bethmcavoy6661]

I also love her calm voice and she does just the right amount of talking and editing out. No repeating words! Thank you Jennifer Maker!

[@brendanugent1849]

Thank you Jennifer. I know you have felt poorly the past few days but I could not tell it today. You looked wonderful. Thank you for all you and your team has done to educate us.

[@1Bonvie]

I brought the autopress when it was first sold on HSN. Plugged it in to make sure I completed the registration in time to validate the warranty and it's been sitting on the floor since. I purchased a Sawgrass sublimation printer in April and took their online courses. I sublimated a mug for a friend who had his 1st grandchild. The mug had a wooden bamboo lid, so once I did the mug it seemed the lid should have something on it, so I finally watched several KZbin University videos, came across yours and decided to do the thermal laminate method to keep the natural look. It had some unevenness after the laminate and again when the image was pressed, so I did a 3rd for 15 sec and that took care of it. While I like the look, because everyone in the image is dressed in white, the grain of the wood comes through the clothing, but that was to be expected. Thank you so much the comparisons and for such a thorough and easy-to-understand video for this process.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much for watching! And thank you for being here learning and crafting with us!

[@dam.s]

Comparable to a production television show. Excellent stuff.

[@dijackson5455]

You guys amaze me! Thank you isn’t enough. I appreciate all your Team and the several hours to help so many of us!

[@JenniferMaker]

We're so happy you're crafting with us! 😊🌻

[@aliciat2216]

I bought the Epson SureColor F170 printer after I watched your video showing the different printers. I love it, it’s great! I also use the same sub. paper.

[@patiasmith]

Thank you and your team for all the hard work you put in to help others learn!

[@Smallcraftsmichigan]

When I got my first Cricut machine (Cricut Expression Winter Edition) back in 2008, I never imagined that crafting would become such a huge passion for me. Look how far it’s come!!!!! We can make so much now!!

[@khowler]

I have been trying to sublimate on wood for some time! Thanks as always for your great tutorials!

[@beverlyleibold3980]

Thank you have a blessed evening. ❤️

[@trudysimpson8081]

Nice to have 3 different options for sublimating! Thanks!

[@JenniferMaker]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching! 😊🌻

[@louisepaquette1802]

I just love when you compare methods and give us your opinion. Thanks!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@CherryDempsy]

I absolutely love it on wood directly!!

[@lisarose8759]

Hi Jennifer! Thank you for making all our crafting lives so much easier ❤️ I'm wondering if it's possible to stain the wood blanks as opposed to painting, to achieve a different look. What do you think?

[@JenniferMaker]

Great idea! Give it a try!

[@pamelathomason3572]

Love the gnomes very Bright & colorful. You're amazing with all you design and teach with such grace and giving your opinion about what works and what doesn't. Great tips and tricks.

[@miasunde]

I'm making ornaments this way right now and needed the reference...thanks Jennifer

[@josephinejoura4376]

Glad you're feeling better. Loving these classes. I've been having fun with the shrinky dinks. Thank you for all your hard work and shearing your results.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 😊🌻

[@tamicalder3221]

I have been waiting all week for this!!! I am so anxious to try this. I am a nubbie to this and definatly need lots of help!! Thanks Jennifer!!

[@ChellesHappyHarborHomeMades]

Thank you! My husband and I were debating on the things you could use to sublimate wood. I told him I'm sure you could give me the answer. I win the debate :)

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! 😊🌻

[@everclever4568]

I love all the sublimation designs. I can't wait to start playing with them.

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun!🥰

[@debirice7405]

I love, love, love the pouch technique. It's a game changer!! 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

It really is! 😃

[@theresajones504]

Hello Jennifer, I really appreciate you sharing your skill craft with each and every one of us. I am new to your site and to this craft. Again thanks for sharing 👍.

[@susanroske3577]

Thank you Jennifer and your team for all the work that is put into this event. 🎉

[@gerryannbrown9645]

I love laminating on wood, I did a some wood key chains and looking forward to doing these signs also Thanks Jennifer.

[@Spoillygirl]

These are amazing. I love the vibrancy of the colors. Thank you for sharing.👸🏽👸🏽👏🏾👏🏾💜💜

[@jeanettelodge124]

Can hardly wait for tonights project video I stocked up on the round blanks at Dollartree...love Gnomes!

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! I'm so happy you're inspired! 😊🌻

[@Sierra4]

Thank you for being so detailed. I am computer stupid... and I really want to learn this... Thank you for breaking this down. I really appreciate that.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@dammitjim5037]

Thank you Jennifer! You are the best teacher!!!!

[@roxanneloyst3733]

I was working on a project and totally forgot how to sublimate on wood. Knowing that I can look up the information on your site is so helpful. I so appreciate your website. Thank you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad I could help!

[@saraflet]

thank you, Jennifer. I love the way you share knowledge without giving us a firehose to drink it from. I'm a fan

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! I love the visual you gave me with that comment! 😊

[@Becky.-kr3gj]

Great video.. can I ask for the laminating sheets, which microns did you use? Thank you 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

Everything is listed in the blog post, linked above. 😊🌻

[@PetraJansa]

Thank you Jennifer and your Team. Love Gnomes!

[@familybaker6391]

Jennifer, you and your team are absolutely brilliant!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much! They are fantastic!

[@cbrashear5320]

Such great step by step instruction! Thank you!

[@kathyeddy]

I have a cricut question for you. I used to be able to go back to my projects in design space and see what fonts I used to create them. It doesn't show me that anymore. How can I know what I used?

[@pattioffner3573]

Thanks Jennifer. I love your videos.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them!

[@jeannieglidewellheil9115]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@wyattmcconchie3889]

This is a beautiful project! I definitely am a fan of the sublimation wood piece. Such vibrant colors!!!

[@jmiewlsn]

One quick thing that could be a helpful tip. When you print out your image to be sublimated it may look like the colors are wrong. However, the colors can brighten up when sublimated. One image I put on a mug was mostly bright greens and blues, but the image that was printed was skewed towards grey.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, absolutely!🥰

[@pampallardy7661]

Thank you for showing us. I have been learning a lot on sublimation from you . Keep those videos coming.

[@BeyondTshirts]

Hi Jennifer! I'm layering cereal boxes to make ornaments. What would you suggest as the best method for sublimating? I was actually thinking of maybe using Siser Easy Subli so I don't have to paint or use lamination sheets. Would that work on "wood" (aka cereal boxes)? Thanks much!

[@JenniferMaker]

We haven't tested sublimation on cereal boxes or used Easysubli with it. You could sublimate onto glitter cardstock as we did in this tutorial and then glue the glitter cardstock to the cereal box 😊🌻 jennifermaker.com/can-you-sublimate-on-cardstock/

[@BeyondTshirts]

@@JenniferMaker I've decided to just paint them white, then use laminate to sublimate on. I think this should work. Thanks!

[@DesertWreathCreations]

Hi Jennifer, love this tutorial. What pressure did you use durning the process of the sublimation. All methods. Please. Karol from Texas

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is the blog post with more information. There are 5 different methods. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-on-wood/

[@kimmiebates3096]

Im excited over this sublimation......Thank you for sharing!

[@fernandaremedios7979]

hi jennifer i love your videos but i have a question when you do sublimation on wood after painted and put on the lamination does sublimation stickes to it ??? or did i miss something thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

I invite you to come ask in my Facebook group - jennifermaker.com/cricutcrafters. Then you can share pictures and we will be able to help! 😊🌻

[@lisachan8190]

Thank you for the great tutorial. I love that you try several different methods that we can choose from and see the end results. The gnome design is adorable too. :)

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Musicbird83]

Thank you for the clear simple instructions. I have an older heat press that I think only goes up to 365° so what would my settings be?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can check here. cricut.com/en-us/heatguide

[@asleebrown5461]

Hello I'm a visual person thank you so much for the step by step where we can see what you are doing! Secondly if I want to use the wood board for food how would I do this? What finish can I use to be food safe? Thank you for your time.

[@JenniferMaker]

I googled this answer because I have not put foos on wood. Not all of these methods may be food safe like with using paint. With only sublimation: After the blank has cooled down, the Sublimation ink is then trapped in the coating. Unless the board gets heated to around 285F, the item would be food safe.

[@asleebrown5461]

@@JenniferMaker Thank you for your quick response. No this would be for cookies so no heat at all!!

[@michellemaroulis6631]

Hello, my polycrilic is bubbling when I do the cricut press. Can you please tell me what I'm doing wrong? Maybe bc I used acrylic paint underneath. I'm new at this. Thank you. Love your helpful videos

[@JenniferMaker]

Did you make sure to let it dry before pressing? Take a look at my more detailed tutorial at this link to review each step, jennifermaker.com/sublimation-on-wood/💗

[@CherylJ2023]

Thank you all you and your team do for us.

[@hollymiller4066]

Great information and you make it so easy. Thank you. Can you use acrylic paint or chalk paint for the base?

[@JenniferMaker]

No, we had the best luck with the supplies we used. 😊🌻

[@hollymiller4066]

@@JenniferMaker Thank you, I appreciate all you do!

[@stacie530]

Wow, what a fun craft idea. I'll look forward to making this next year possibly!

[@juliebadger6493]

Thank you for thw detailed comparison of each method. Super helpful!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eileenscraftycats]

Going to try the polyacrylic as that’s what I have on hand.

[@lindawillms5815]

I have a question do you need to seal any of these?? And can you prep in advance and use these as needed?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can prep them in advance and seal them if you'd like.😊🌻

[@phong3702]

Hi Ms.Jennifer, I have a question, do all printer sublimation can print on wood or just a few printer can?

[@lindahedelund7047]

where do i find your live craft party videos. i push the button to notify me. but it never happens. do you have a replay for them. can i still watch them. thanks

[@Angrybones-tz5hv]

Love sublimation, I like doing the gift cards and shirts.

[@vondascreations-vondagray4113]

Thank you so much for all the testing you do for us! It's so fun to see how it all works out and inspiring to want to try sublimation.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad!

[@LilMamaOfSix]

These look amazing! Unfortunately I don't have the proper supplies to subliminate yet.

[@ClaireH1418]

With the lamination pouches, when you cut them does each pouch give you two useful sheets or is only one side of the pouch useful for sublimation?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can use both sides. 😊🌻

[@corrinem1204]

@@JenniferMaker Can you use the lamination pouches on ceramic tiles, etc?

[@debasencio3805]

White glitter HTV works as well! I just tried it on a wood tissue box cover.

[@JenniferMaker]

Cool!

[@heike7434]

Hi! I have a question. The clear HTV on wood is only possible if the wood is coated with a special material? Or is it possible to put the clear htv directly on the wood? Thank you for your videos! ❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Check out jennifermaker.com/htv-on-wood-signs 😊🌻

[@heike7434]

Thanks!

[@dianeoberley2189]

Just starting to start with sublimation

[@moreishcupcake6843]

Wow… such beautiful designs. I learnt so much and can’t wait to try sublimation in the future.

[@kathydavies1123]

Those are so cute. I can't wait to get a printer.

[@lisakellett577]

I might have to watch this quite a few times. I am new to sublimation.

[@lindahouck6269]

I'm hoping to try sublimation some day!

[@anonymouscheez1141]

Hi, thank you for this great video! May I ask that would it be work to use acrylic or chalkpaint for primer instead of latex paint? Thank You!

[@JenniferMaker]

Give it a try! It's worth a test.

[@kimgoodspeed525]

Hello, Can Wood that has been painted and laminated be cut on a glowforge?

[@JenniferMaker]

No, there would be fumes. 😊🌻

[@allisonvanparis7868]

Thank you for sharing the Gnomes. I appreciate your alternative options for not having a sublimation printer but not having the heat source also creates an issue. I know what to save my money for so I can also create these awesome designs in the future too!

[@Ostenia1]

I love this. I don't have a sublimation printer to do this project

[@kathrynmorgan8301]

Thank you so much for helping us through all these projects

[@marybcreative]

You have the best video I’ve seen for sublimating on untreated wood. I’m doing earrings using the white paint and laminating pouches and then coating with mod podge. What do you put your blanks on when prepping for sub with painting/mod podge?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can just put them on craft paper🥰

[@sharonlorenz8781]

One day, hopefully, I will get a sublimation printer and be able to make these designs. Thank you for all your great info

[@maribelmartinez963]

Thanks for all.

[@KristenMiller-v1m]

I am using a commercial heat press. Do you have any suggestions on settings for pressure?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can try 400 degrees for 60 seconds. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-on-wood/ Here is the digital download Sublimation Cookbook. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-cookbook/ There is also a print book on Amazon.

[@ddphillips1960]

Thank you for all your hard work!

[@demonikangel924]

LOVE thiS! However, can you sublimate directly on to wood without the laminate sheets, etc? If you answered this in the video, I apologize for the redundancy.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes you can! 😊🌻

[@demonikangel924]

@@JenniferMaker Great thanks! I’m going to try it out!

[@sandragray4598]

Those gnome signs are so cute

[@lolak83]

Hi, I tried to put the laminate on a painted piece of mdf, any reason why it won’t grip, especially the edges?

[@JenniferMaker]

It's hard to know without knowing the temperature and pressing time. You may need use more pressure or just allow the laminate to cool completely. 😊🌻

[@briannahammond7964]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the tips. We rewatched this video many times and its helped us bunches! Love your products as well.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! So glad it helped!

[@yempatishiva]

its awesome and encouraging to the beginners.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@gladysramos9966]

Omg you are a lifesaver thank you so much for sharing was going nuts trying to figure this out but ur tutorial worked for me 😅❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Happy to help! 😃

[@samuelsanchez6180]

wao! you cleared so many question I had on sublimating wood. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carollewis1644]

Great video! Thanks very much for the information and the very cute designs. It's always appreciated!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them!

[@familybaker6391]

I own 3 and 10 mil laminating pouches already. Your link has 5mil laminating pouches. Does it matter? Would my pouches work as well?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can try what you have on hand. 😊🌻

[@rosedeoliveira3706]

Thank you Jennifer for your video. Learned a lot. Can you use the cricut infusible ink markers on bare wood with the copy paper method?

[@JenniferMaker]

We haven't tested that yet but you could try it out. 😊🌻

[@onlinebusinessstarten9265]

hello can i also use these methods for aludibond (aluminium composite panels). if so, are they also waterproof and uv-resistant? thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm really not sure🥰

[@justamazed2023]

Thanks for the tips! Does the brand or thickness matter on the lamination paper? Thanks in advance

[@JenniferMaker]

I only tested the ones that are listed and linked in my tutorial 💗

[@ajohnsonhpseagles]

Thank you for your videos! I'm making a wood round front door sign and would like to sublimate it. If I use the lamination sleeve method, will the colors hold up with sun hitting it? Would the laminate lift, bubble or peel? Would it work to brush polyurethane over the sublimated image when it's done or would that smear the ink?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, they hold up very well actually. You might actually get tired of seeing the sign before it fades. 😊🌻

[@pampreib1]

I'm currently trying to decide beween ink jet or a sublimation printer...

[@embazem]

Do you use latex paint because it handles heat well or was it for another reason? Could you use acrylic paint?

[@JenniferMaker]

You could use either one, just be sure it's dry. 😊🌻

[@embazem]

@@JenniferMaker Thank you!

[@michelebarker5220]

Thanks for the info! I am making a growth ruler. We were going to paint the board with chalk paint. Can this be used instead of latex? Would you see the chalk paint before or after putting the design on? Thank you?

[@JenniferMaker]

I painted before sublimating but I only tried it with the latex paint so I can't say for sure but I would think chalk paint would be ok. 💗

[@melissacolon4673]

Hello Jennifer and team, Im just learning to sublimate. watched your video. I just have one question, for the poly coating, I noticed that you put the poly already on a white backing, is that just white htv? I also just want to say thank you for all your helpful videos.

[@JenniferMaker]

There is a special sublimation coating on them. 😊🌻

[@colleenaben1064]

Those look adorable.

[@marianedesagun2163]

Hoping to have this machine in the future

[@annperz4132]

When sulimating on wood, can you varnish over the ink, or will the ink run? I mean once you get the design on it?

[@JenniferMaker]

No, the ink won't run. Once it's sublimated it's actually part of the fibers🥰

[@jennyhettrich5835]

Hi, if I did the lamination pouch onto wood and then the pic,are they washable. I want to make a cutting board

[@JenniferMaker]

I don't think it would be food safe🥰

[@poohdbearaf]

Just love watching you Jen,

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 💗