Sublimate on Glass: Dollar Tree Cutting Boards or Sublimation Blanks?

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October 2023 Note: An earlier version of this video included sublimating on plain white HTV or adhesive vinyl. Sadly, my plain white vinyl sublimation projects have faded and blurred over time. I don’t recommend that method and have edited this video. I’m testing options for the best long-term results and will share the results once I’m confident. Thank you to crafters who shared their findings to help out our community!
Sublimation on glass?! You might be thinking, “Jennifer, you can’t sublimate on glass!” And that’s absolutely correct! But where there's a will, there's a way, and I'll never pass up the opportunity to test the bounds of materials and tools for the sake of creating. Basically...if they tell me I can't, I find a way! I made some amazing, next level images with AI art generators that were just begging to become stained glass windows! But how? I set out to learn how to sublimate a glass cutting board and pick the best techniques to share! We'll test sublimation blanks and dollar store glass cutting boards with a variety of hacks to see what works the best in this video.
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MATERIALS LIST (Contains my affiliate links - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):
See my handy shopping list at Amazon: amzn.to/46bNwvk
* Sublimation cutting board blank - 7.5" round - amzn.to/3Uec4hQ - OR -
* Sublimation Blank 8" x 8" Square Tile - laserreproductions.com/produc... - OR -
* Dollar Tree Glass Cutting Board, 7.75" x 7.75" - shrsl.com/43j2b
* StandardGrip Transfer Tape - amzn.to/3Nzig28
* Transparent adhesive Vinyl - amzn.to/3V6dNX5 - OR -
* Clear Laminating Pouches - amzn.to/43nkS9m
* Rubbing Alcohol - amzn.to/3LadEgG
* Lint-Free cloth - amzn.to/3HkP1N4
* Glass Window Hanging Kit, optional - amzn.to/3KFoXOO
* Sublimation Printer I used a converted Epson EcoTank ET-4700 Inkjet Printer - amzn.to/3NtYV2G
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* Sublimation Paper - amzn.to/41uXvt5
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* Heat Resistant Tape - amzn.to/3GXDUtw
* Heat Resistant Gloves - amzn.to/41o1SpJ
* White Cardstock 12" x 12" - amzn.to/3oxaDiA
* White Uncoated Butcher Paper - amzn.to/3AffPKN
* Spatula - amzn.to/3URBdix
* Pen - amzn.to/41Io51H or pencil
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* Dawn Dish Soap or any general-purpose liquid dish soap - amzn.to/3HhNA25
* Water - tap water is fine
* A Shallow Baking Pan - amzn.to/3MRMcq4
* Design # 499 - My free Stained Glass Cutting Board PNG collection, available in my free resource library - jennifermaker.com/library
#sublimation #dollartree
00:00 - Sublimate a Glass Cutting Board
01:53 - Sublimation Safety!
02:03 - Supplies & Tools to Sublimate on Glass
02:41 - Get or Prepare a Sublimation Design for Stained Glass Cutting Boards
04:06 - Print Your Sublimation Design
04:42 - Prepare and Sublimate Your Glass Boards
04:53 - Option 2: Glass Cutting Board with Laminating Sheet
07:09 - Option 3: Dollar Tree Glass Cutting Board with Clear Dye Sublimation HTV
07:39 - Option 4: Square Sublimation Glass Cutting Board
09:25 - Option 5: Round Glass Tile Sublimation Cutting Board
10:22 - Show Off Your Stained Glass Boards!
11:06 - How to Clean Your Stained Glass
11:16 - Comparing Results of Stained Glass Cutting Board Techniques
13:20 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information
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Introduction: PixelBytes (my daughter Alexa)
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Love! We have those blanks too! Love your works!🥰

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Thanks a lot. I used the wood cutting board and laminating sheets for our church Fathers Day Gifts. A hit!!

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So beautiful, I love those and will get to them eventually. Thanks, Jennifer.❤

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OMG I was just getting ready to try this. I guess I will wait for her instructions Jennifer your the best.

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Right?!

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I had no idea you could do this. I look forward to trying this in the future. Ill add it to my to do list.

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Very handy information. Awesome to find out we don't need to buy sublimation-specific glass items. Thanks!

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The colors are stunning!

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Love how well you explain everything!

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I'm so glad you find it helpful🥰

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Thank you ❤these are amazing 🤩 Can’t wait to try this! Stay blessed love 🥰

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Have fun! 😃❤️

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These are beautiful. Thanks for sharing

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following your channel has really helped me do what i want to do. you make it so easy to follow. thank you for the step by step instructions.

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So glad I could help! 💗

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Beautiful! Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!

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Thank you for these tips and great ideas!! Love your projects!!

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It’s amazing how good these look

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Oh my gosh! I was just thinking about trying this to see if it would work! Thanks for the video

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[@becca5120]

Seeing these projects really makes me want to get into sublimating! One thing at a time I guess lol. I love your videos

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Yes! One thing at a time to not not get overwhelmed. Thank you!

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Thank your for the great tips and simplified instructions

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I'm so happy you're finding them helpful! 😊🌻

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I kept learning more and more cool things from you! Thanks so much

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I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for watching! 😊🌻

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Great video, Can't wait to try this. Thank You Jennifer your the best.

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So beautiful….thank you Jennifer! ❤️

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After watching all of these tutorials I want a Cricut even more. One day I hope I will be able to buy one. These are so pretty.

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Thank you so much! 😊🌻

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I have made a bunch of these for family. They came out great.

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They came out BEAUTIFUL!! Perfect to hang I. The window and for gifts. 😊Mercy

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Have fun with it!

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They are beautiful.. I’m starting with sublimation and I love your book

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I have made some of these and got many compliments.

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These look beautiful!

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@@JenniferMaker Hi Jen. On an unrelated note. How do I design a heart or circle on design space and just leave the outer line and remove the inside? Then if i put another design in the circle but it's a different color can I attach them? Thank you! What's the easiest method to do then use the Cricut. Thank you!

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The cutting boards a absolutely beautiful 🤩

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Turned out so pretty

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LOVE THIS SO MUCH!

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I'm so happy you love it! 😊🌻 Thanks for watching!

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The suncatchers to the left that are displayed on white stands. Where can these stands be purchased. Love this video! Thanks

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I love them they are very pretty i want to make one

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Go for it! 😃

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These are cool

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Thank you so much! I'm so happy you like them! 😊🌻

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I have to try this... yours looked stunning. Thanks for the tutorial. Buying your sublimation cookbook for definite! 😊

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Yay! Go for it! Thank you!

[@charlotteferguson1162]

I have some of the dollar tree cutting boards, need to try them just been afraid to.

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Don't be afraid! You can do it🥰

[@gailgorenflo3501]

I tried the laminate method on a round Dollar Tree cutting board. I did the laminate for the 60 seconds as suggested with my Easy Press and added another 30 secs to the sublimation time (so 90 secs) because it looked like it needed it. I was pretty successful! The only thing I would do differently would be to use my Easy Press to go around the edges for some additional time. The edges in 2 places are light. I think the cutting boards may not be perfectly level so the edges may not get an even press like the middle does. Other than that I'm calling it a 2-thumbs up! Thanks Jennifer!

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That sounds like a success! Great thinking on that. ❤️

[@lenorepaduano5088]

WOW... These are just gorgeous! I have a cricut joy n Maker 3 . But I live in a cave with an atena...so I'm still trying to figure out how to do basic cutting and writing. Just got a computer, as my parrots destroyed our last one! 😣 I hope I can do this, one day soon. I will be going to dollar tree. I've made actually stain glass before. They're over my kitchen and bedroom window. I hated the process. Well...🤞 Thanks for sharing. Wish me luck... I'll be putting on my aluminum foil helmet ( while I'm in my cave.) 😜 ..

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! You are so funny. 😆 You can do it! You can't beat real stained glass though. I bet they are beautiful. ❤️

[@lenorepaduano5088]

@@JenniferMaker thanks for your encouragement! 😉👍

[@dprestonutube]

This is a great project, thank you for sharing. I am really having trouble getting my colors intense enough on the glass. Even at 90 seconds, there does not seem to be ink much left on the paper, but the mid tones are pretty lost to be a suncatcher. Against white it is not bad, but near invisable (maybe a little exageration) against the light.

[@JenniferMaker]

Don't forget to rotate the press 90°. You can also press for longer if needed. 😊🌻

[@dprestonutube]

@@JenniferMaker Thank you for your reply- how does rotating the press help? Thanks again.

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I would love to see a tutorial on sublimating wind spinners!

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You can request that here. jennifermaker.com/projectrequests/

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Love it

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Thank you!

[@barbaraross1089]

I can’t wait. Getting frustrated trying to size

[@emjay7590]

If your file is an SVG it should scale up and down freely without losing any details. You have to be careful with the other file types. Could this be your issue?

[@hollymiller4066]

Wonderful training, thank you. Can you use option 2 on the acrylic xmas disk ornaments using less temp or time?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes! 400 degrees for 90 seconds or 100 seconds with a mini press. jennifermaker.com/sublimating-on-glass/#can_you_sublimate_on_glass_answers_to_that_question_and_more

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so pretty

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Thank you!

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Thanks Jennifer! 8/20/23 5:30pm💜

[@JenniferMaker]

You are welcome🥰