SUBLIMATION: Everything I Wish I Knew When I First Started

Maker Academy Weekend 2022 is almost here, you're invited to the big event, and it's time to get ready! To prepare for our craft weekend, Jennifer will sit down with you to share her favorite sublimation tips and tricks, great for beginners and experts alike - all the things she wish someone had told her! We'll cover all sublimation printers, pre-printed sublimation sheets (Cricut Infusible Ink), heat presses, and blanks.
If you don't yet have your free ticket to the event, get one now at makeracademy.c...

[@kimmiebates3096]

I've learned a lot with this video. So very much to learn. My husband was inspired his self by this video. He wanted me to see if I could go to an actual class and do these projects...lol! I thought of how inspiring he was by watching this video with me. Thank you Jennifer for making these video's. It's helped me so so very much!

[@annessaallison5962]

Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of information about all the things. I'm new to all of this, trying to make time in my life for a hobby and don't have time to learn by making multiple mistakes. I'm making my way through every single one of your videos. You are the voice I go to when searching for an answer. THANK YOU for the content you are providing!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 😃❤️

[@sandybrickman1392]

When I first started, I printed “coloring book” pages on my Cricut then colored them in! Worked great. There are also sublimation paint that also works great!

[@sandybrickman1392]

Colored in with Sub pens

[@marlettaengland1513]

Wow! This was such a good tutorial on sublimation. I took tons of notes. Love the idea about keeping a notebook to log what works, etc.😊

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful! 😊🌻

[@LisaVornhagen]

This was really great! Even though I can't sublimate right now I learned a lot for when I can. The two tips that really help are do not use Teflon sheets when sublimating and only use the blue heat tape for sublimation.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you very much!

[@jillenehamill-wilson6533]

Thank You for showing mistakes! It makes me feel better about what I’m doing 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! I make them all the time so you don't have to! 😂

[@laurieclark859]

You are such a GREAT teacher! You are my go to.. I learn so much from you, and about so many things! Thank you Jennifer! 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

Wow, thank you!

[@susansunshine605]

I have learned SO much from you the past couple of years!🎉

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy to help! 😊🌻

[@annehanlon4037]

Thanks Jennifer. Looking forward to the weekend. Didn’t realize there was a difference between butcher paper and parchment paper in project results.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@latekahambright5780]

Jennifer I love you and your videos. I have saved so many to watch later but am just now starting to have time to watch them from beginning to end while taking notes. I learned so much from this video. I have decided that you will be that person whom I will primarily follow for my projects. You videos are so informative and user friendly. I had already subscribed to your channel but just hit the notification bell so I can stay on top of upcoming classes and new projects. Thank you so much!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Wow! Welcome! Thanks so much! 😃❤️

[@mpage5943]

Thank you! I have just found your wonderful Videos. I hate I missed your maker academy event. I am brand NEW with sublimation. Just purchased printer and heat press. Looking forward to creating new items. Thanks I have learned so much from you already.

[@Streve.]

Awh I love your vibe ❤😂🎉 makes me love to watch this video 😂

[@bhebhe15]

Thank you, Jennifer! you always an inspiration in my crafting world. God bless!

[@debbier6750]

thank you Jennifer, I learned some things new too.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 😊🌻

[@rustyneuron]

I can attest to the fact Epson Ecotanks MUST be printed on every 3 days or you end up with clogged heads; then you have to buy a cleaning kit, disassemble you printer, and use a syringe and rubber tubing to meticulously clean each head.

[@JenniferMaker]

You could be very right on this. We run it 2'xs a week at the studio.

[@mmljzta6]

Whats happens if u go on holiday

[@deborahabayomi6863]

@@mmljzta6 Get someone to babysit it i guess 😅. I will never buy anything Epson again due to this problem

[@marybraunlich]

Thank YOU Thank YOU Thank YOU Jennifer! You are so kind and generous with your knowledge! VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@Streve.]

Where There is a will m, there is a way. I liked that.

[@bikrgran]

I've just been online shopping for the pens, and it looks like they dry out very quickly, before even being used. Have you had this problem, and if not, how did you store them, so they wouldn't dry out? I'm just starting this video, so I will probably have more questions, as I go along. I REALLY appreciate all the things you have taught me, so far.

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is a tutorial on storing pens. jennifermaker.com/cricut-writing-tutorial-tips-tricks-fonts/ jennifermaker.com/cricut-infusible-ink/

[@user-cb7wc5sg5p]

love new mug designs

[@sandrahoover8054]

i didnt know that the sublimation inks had an expiration date! thats a great thing to know

[@loismenard190]

I have my ticket. Can’t wait!

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! So happy you'll be joining us! 😊🌻

[@Amsbury]

I do not have the ability to print and click; however, there is much to learn from this video anyway. Thank you, Jennifer!

[@bhhunt4963]

I have been so encouraged to try try sublimation. Thank you for all your tips and hints to get started.😀

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun!

[@naomisylvester6814]

I love you videos... very helpful... I wish I can start doing sublimation but I don't have a printer and infusible ink... because I am from Grenada so it's difficult to get stuff I must order them but they are very expensive..hope on day I can be bless with a gift... Keep up the videos I will watch your videos until I end with different sublimation printer, and heat press

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! You do not need a sublimation printer to use infusible ink. jennifermaker.com/cricut-infusible-ink/

[@kimhandy1861]

That's a lot of great information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

My pleasure!

[@sarahchambers9840]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful! 😊🌻

[@dalesparkes5988]

I missed the live but loved the video. I always learn form you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@bhhunt4963]

Greetings from New Zealand again.

[@JenniferMaker]

Hello! 😊🌻

[@care4buddyvero436]

Hi I am new at this and I'm very excited to learn. 😍😍 Sublimation

[@JenniferMaker]

Welcome! jennifermaker.com/sublimation-for-beginners/

[@malianichols2505]

Hey Jennifer, Thank you for all your hard work, tips and tricks that you do. I will be having my first craft fair this weekend so I won't be able to attend :( Hopefully I can watch it later. I am bumb that I will miss and won't be able to get a chance at the give away too. Have fun and a great weekend.

[@JenniferMaker]

Each workshop and live presentation is totally free to watch for 24 hours starting the day and time it is set to air. After that, workshop videos and replays of live presentations are accessible only with a VIP All Access Pass which lets you watch or re-watch the workshops and replays of the live events any time you want - you keep access to the workshops and live presentations forever. makeracademy.com/weekend/

[@fathimaakoonjee6301]

Hi Jennifer. Looking forward to this lesson

[@JenniferMaker]

Hope you like it!

[@smilerac]

Thank you so much.xx so much info to take in. Will make my video to constantly watch while cooking.xx

[@Lori695]

I just made my first shirt, I was so happy with it I did learn about making sure your pattern fit But with your help I think I did pretty good I was so scared to try Infusible ink Much cheaper than printer

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful! I'm so glad you tried it! Way to go! 💕

[@deniselindow4413]

excited to learn more about this!

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome!

[@nathalieluyckx932]

Thanks Jennifer for sharing so much tips and tricks! I have learned a ton in a short time frame!

[@lindahart2701]

Hey Jennifer

[@JenniferMaker]

Hello! Thank you for watching! 😊🌻

[@jrunke6776]

I know nothing about sublimation so this was really helpful.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@carolengle8456]

Yesterday at Sam's just purchased Epson ecotank ET 2850 for $199.00 on sale!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! 💗

[@tanyacarter873]

Good evening, Jennifer in your tutorial I heard you mention adding polyester to a mug? Ca you add a coating of polyester to your mugs for sublimation?

[@JenniferMaker]

Not for a mug, no, I'm sorry

[@susansunshine605]

Hello from Murfreesboro, TN right outside of Nashville!

[@JenniferMaker]

Hello there!

[@marydecelle3896]

Love !!! You have a Beautiful Soul !!!

[@debbywright1955]

You are the best. Thank you for all these tips.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are s welcome!

[@karlynhulett5250]

I have my ticket and am so looking forward to it

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful! 😃

[@cjdouthit8298]

I am having the hardest time sublimating on Libby glass jars. They are so faint. I have a press and use a sawgrass500. 😢. Love your channel BTW!!!!❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! jennifermaker.com/sublimating-on-glass/

[@theresagerman3717]

Great info. God bless you. I’m a veery new beginner. Like haven’t done anything yet

[@JenniferMaker]

You can do it!

[@elainemagee2072]

Good afternoon from Palm Desert, Ca

[@JenniferMaker]

Hello there! 😊🌻

[@trudatood]

Haven't even opend my new Cricut Maker. Haven't a clue where to start.

[@JenniferMaker]

Start at CricutKickoff.com 😊🌻

[@trudatood]

@@JenniferMaker thank you! Your name was recommended to me from our library.

[@hotmiko77]

YOU ARE SO AWESOME!! I KNOW IF I HAVE AN ISSUE , I CAN LOOK INTO ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS.

[@JenniferMaker]

aww that's so sweet! I'm glad you find my videos helpful🥰

[@andieletourneau3921]

Great video! Thanks for all the tips

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@angavon]

This video is very helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@noemigallardo587]

Do it! See you from Spain❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome!

[@delsteinbeisser1077]

Hi from Minnesota

[@JenniferMaker]

Hello! Welcome! 😊🌻

[@hollydurheim3173]

I have learned sooo much from you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Happy to be of help!

[@karenedwards9262]

I’m ready!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay!

[@loismenard190]

Hi, from Florida

[@JenniferMaker]

Hello there! 😊🌻

[@donnakaminski3279]

hello from buffalo new york

[@JenniferMaker]

Hello there!

[@denisevuillemot9713]

Hi from Delaware❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Welcome!! 😊🌻

[@cindystraub6037]

Just got my ticket!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! 😃

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Oh no! I missed the Maker Academy Workshop! Will you be doing another one?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can get the VIP pass. makeracademy.com/weekend-vip-all-access-pass/ I also have Merry Maker Mingle in December. You can sign up here. makeracademy.com/merry-maker-mingle-2022/

[@user-zl1tm4yp3q]

Hi all, from Kent in England

[@JenniferMaker]

Hi Diana! Thanks for watching! 💗

[@paula2869ify]

You are awesome - so much useful information

[@gailsteck2636]

Watching from Arkansas

[@JenniferMaker]

Hello!

[@vickileeson4559]

Thank you!

[@bulldogmamabulldogmama5555]

Jennifer if I buy the Epson sublimation printer can I use it for everyday printing too or can I not use it for both . Also I had bought the lifetime membership for maker academy but it isn't coming up in my list of everything I bought from you

[@JenniferMaker]

Once you turn it into a sublimation printer it is only used for that. Please send an email to my team at [e-mail] for help with Maker Academy. It should be in your teachable account.

[@pjcash1167]

Can I use untreated unbleached brown butcher paper? Love your videos!

[@JenniferMaker]

It should be white and unwaxed. You can use kraft paper.

[@dawnwilliams4874]

a local store is selling t-shirts made with recycled plastic can you sublimate on them thanks Jennifer for your valuable lessons

[@JenniferMaker]

I have not tried that. It is worth a try!

[@monarnyc]

Thank you so much for doing this

[@JenniferMaker]

My pleasure!

[@latonyanorseweather4119]

I have a WF-7720. It was very simple to convert to sublimation. But I do want an ecotank. I hear those are better.

[@JenniferMaker]

The do a good job!🥰

[@michellecollins70]

You are amazing!! Thank you so much!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Happy to help!

[@gloryglor7073]

Hello dear Jennifer, what we can do part of design with white color not change to yellow . Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

Check to ensure that your press isn't too hot. If the fabric scorches, use a few tbsp of hydrogen peroxide in the laundry, it should remove the yellow 😊🌻

[@Lisalittleones]

The poster board i have is a large trifold. I'm not sure what size laminate comes in but is it possible to put several sheets of laminate on either a poster board or foam board and then sublimate?

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm not sure, we haven't tried that. 😊🌻

[@michelleschramm2890]

Thanks so much for the great info

[@JenniferMaker]

My pleasure!

[@irisroman3055]

Do you recommend sublimation spray for prepping the fabric before transferring and If so at which point do you add it , before or after prepping the fabric?

[@JenniferMaker]

Sublimation spray is only for sublimating on cotton. You would need to follow the instructions for your specifc spray🥰

[@karenrichtarik9770]

Thanks for doing a planning event so I could see examples of what we are making. I am just starting. I am excited

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun!

[@heathermolsbee5751]

Excellent video! Thank you! Do ICC profiles work on printing from all programs?

[@JenniferMaker]

An ICC printer profile is specific to one certain printer, one type of paper, one inkset and, even, to one print resolution and media setting.

[@natachawilson8269]

In Australia looking forward to weekend but how does it work as I can't watch live as middle of night for me?

[@JenniferMaker]

Each workshop and live presentation is totally free to watch for 24 hours starting the day and time it is set to air. After that, workshop videos and replays of live presentations are accessible only with a VIP All Access Pass which lets you watch or re-watch the workshops and replays of the live events any time you want - you keep access to the workshops and live presentations forever. makeracademy.com/weekend/

[@dijackson5455]

you are amazing! thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much!

[@lynncookcook6342]

I kept forgetting to mirror the image. I have since set the printer to always mirror the image.

[@JenniferMaker]

It is an easy thing to forget to do.

[@Subscriptionsandview]

thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

My pleasure!

[@WonderlandPaintClub]

Do you sublimate on cotton as well?

[@JenniferMaker]

Cotton doesn't bond permanently with Sublimation ink. You can sublimate onto certain types of vinyl and then put that onto cotton. I have a tutorial on it here-jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-on-cotton/ 🥰

[@loiseubank7749]

I love all your information, I'm wondering....I always put butcher paper over my sublimation design, is it ok to have a teflon sheet on the upper heat panel as well, or is it best not to? I currently have a teflon sheet on mine and didn't have a problem with the shirt I created. Trying to avoid any future issies.

[@JenniferMaker]

If it works I say use it.

[@tammymannis1272]

IM LOOKING TO BUY ONE

[@zion4453]

Hi Jennifer, thank you for your video. Can I use a sublimation printer for other projects like printing stickers or decals?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can print on sublimation paper and sublimate it on sublimation sticker paper.

[@marleneevans71]

Jennifer I am not sure when this video was done I am just starting and would like to know more about sublimation printing. Could you help me.

[@JenniferMaker]

There are a number of blog posts on sublimation. Here is a guide for you. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-for-beginners/

[@candacefife6763]

I wish someone would have told me to run a print every couple of days so the print heads don’t dry out and clog. 😡

[@bigcat2520]

Good to know.

[@LilyBecca]

I've never done this, and mine have not dried out. I've gone months without using my Epson ET-1500. I guess I have been lucky

[@HammerDownGirl]

​@beccajune I was going to say the same but I think it may depends on the ink brands. I have 2 sub printers. 1 is perfectly fine when not used for awhile. The 2nd printer I got to try out another company's ink, it clogs up after not using it for a few days.

[@mom.4life]

I literally just went through this in the last two days! It's very frustrating!

[@tinablatchley8800]

What happens? Can you fix it??

[@springflower1336]

I wish you'd make a video of what you can do with limited cash, but just the machine and what It comes with :/ I haven't done much because of limited cash!!

[@JenniferMaker]

I have Dollar tree projects. jennifermaker.com/dollar-tree-cricut-projects/

[@rachaelsurber7366]

❤ Can I get a ticket

[@JenniferMaker]

Ticket for what?🥰🥰

[@user-lg9np8fc2n]

Can you use a convection oven to sublimate tiles?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes you can! Make sure you image is taped or shrink wrapped tightly🥰

[@janinedalomba8425]

Can dessert plates be sublimated?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can sublimate on a poly surface glass. Here is a tutorial. jennifermaker.com/sublimating-on-glass/

[@millyjk5337]

Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for all the information- lifesaver! But please could I ask - how do I make the colours vibrant/pop? I'm doing this onto a white t-shirt. Thank you 😊 x

[@JenniferMaker]

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

[@shaylabenefield5911]

What is the spray that you use and do you use that spray on cotton?

[@JenniferMaker]

There is a n affiliate link to it here in the materials list. jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-on-cotton/

[@DizzyDame]

Do you have to have a special printer or can you just use special ink on your regular printer?

[@JenniferMaker]

You need either a sublimation printer with sublimation ink or a regular printer that you convert using sublimation ink.🥰

[@building_it.gq_dualcab8588]

Hi Jennifer, I was wondering when talking about waste, if your ink is due to expire can you print lots of prints and use them at a later date or must you print and use straight away

[@JenniferMaker]

yes you can just keep them dust free until you are ready to press them🥰

[@bev2hawky]

Hi from Australia

[@JenniferMaker]

Hello!

[@monicab28]

Do you prepress even things like ceramic ornaments?

[@JenniferMaker]

No

[@domenicscarcella55]

What the best sublimation paper for shirts and tote

[@JenniferMaker]

A-Sub Brand Paper 125g is the highest quality.

[@dianachau7857]

I signed up for VIP last year 2021 Christmas mingle academy. Can I still access to that? I don't have time to go through yet. I love all your classes. Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you have lifetime access to it in your Teachable account. If you need assistance you can email us at [e-mail].

[@edgotbait]

? If you print a design on the sub paper. But don’t get around to using it right away How long will it be good to use ie: few hours. , few days. A month or indefinitely?

[@JenniferMaker]

indefinitely as long as it stays dust free and away from heat/light🥰

[@edgotbait]

@@JenniferMaker thank you

[@user-js3my8wd6c]

I have been using heat, transfer clear vinyl on cotton shirts, and sublimating over that. They turn out beautiful, but they start to bleed after washing them. Any suggestions? Is there any sort of spray to seal it in before washing?

[@JenniferMaker]

My suggestion would be to wash cold and hang to dry. 😊🌻

[@GQUATTRADITIONZS]

Great Tutorials. 💜💜💜AuntieEllen

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Cheers!