Sublimation On Acrylic: Your How To Guide

[@ChristyErb]

I am so new! I have a press and printer and now ordering my accessories. I signed up for the Creative Fabrica! :)

[@tlillie.designs]

Thank you for this tutorial. I purchased some acrylic night light blanks for engraving. They were supposed to be the correct thickness, but when I received them they were too thick to fit the Cricut. The shipping to send them back was almost as much as I paid for them so I added them to my stash. After three years, I'm glad I've found something to do with them. I plan to use the Gulf of Mexico sunset pictures I took this past winter. I understand there is a chance they won't turn out, but for me it's worth it to at least try. Thanks again.

[@AngieHolden]

Definitely worth a try!

[@tinaupnorth]

I was just subbing regular acrylics yesterday! I didn't even think of adhesive spray. Thanks so much for that idea Angie!

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@jillb7234]

THanks for doing this! I love your tutorials!

[@dawndixon2408]

The color quality is perfect.

[@gerrywolfe2549]

Thanks for the tutorial & tips.

[@tetiger1236]

Love your videos thank you for testing multiple products and methods. We appreciate it! Ordering my pro spray now cannot wait to try it out, absolutely hate trying to tape small items like keychains

[@AngieHolden]

I have been using it more and more!

[@andreastewart4215]

This was very informative.

[@yamationdtf3615]

Awesome ideas sharing! Thxx

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@melaniejurgovan]

Soooooooo cute!!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks!

[@Autism_Forever]

Learned a new technique :) Thank you ♥

[@loristone1264]

Love my creative fabrica

[@AngieHolden]

Me too!

[@LisaVornhagen]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pippyliz]

Hi Angie, this is a fabulous Tutorial, as I had purchased some LED light blanks with the white back and glossy front, before I became addicted to subbing !! I don't have a clamshell press, so are you able to tell me what the correct temp and time would be for a Cricut Heat Press? I appreciate your amazing tutorials, and am learning so much from you all the time :) Tracey (from Down Under!)

[@AngieHolden]

I would use the same time and temp as here.

[@dawndixon2408]

That’s a nice press!

[@normacano5642]

Can you do this with completely clear ornaments with no white background? Also I have heard that the tape that the heat resistant tape that is like a copper color stains your projects. Is that true. It comes with the tape dispenser link. Just wondering. Thank you for your sharing knowledge. I just got the mug press, printer, ink, sleeves to get started.

[@AngieHolden]

You can but again if it is not sublimation acrylic it would need to be cast as shown in this video. Sometimes the yellow tape can leave marks. I just don't buy it.

[@terbrooks1695]

Very informative, where can I order blanks for the night lights?

[@AngieHolden]

I put links to all materials used in the description below the video.

[@anngrace6943]

Are there other adhesive sprays that are just as good as the Dye Trans Pro Spray?

[@AngieHolden]

I have not found one.

[@deborawilburn1269]

really wish the prospray was available in Canada any other suggestions

[@AngieHolden]

I have tried several others and can't get it right. You can experiment with any tacky spray that is not permanent.

[@dazzlingdee1694]

Would loctite multipurpose repositional spray adhesive also work? I can not find the one you have linked. 🤔

[@AngieHolden]

The one I use the company went out of business. I am trying other versions to see if I can find another favorite brand!

[@dazzlingdee1694]

@AngieHolden try the one I mentioned. I bought it at Walmart, and I'd like to know before I ruin anything, lol 😆 BTW I love the information you put out on KZbin! Thank you soooo very much! 🫂 I'm just starting, and I have a very limited income at the moment, and that's why I'm asking if you've tested the one I mentioned.

[@user-vp6uw3pc6j]

i want to make some sublimation round keychains but it has to have in both sides, what do yo recommend? I love your videos!

[@AngieHolden]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpLOoa2nd9iml5o

[@Helen-xv7ot]

What are your thoughts about adding a piece of laminate protector sheet on top of a non-cast acrylic piece?

[@AngieHolden]

I am not a HUGE fan of the laminate sheets as I don't think they stick really great to things. But it is definitely something that can be experimented with!

[@darlenekrisak2962]

Awesome info! Can the Christmas ornament blank be sublimated with a Cricut EasyPress or do you need something like the AutoPress?

[@AngieHolden]

Either one would work. Seriously light to medium pressure worked fine for me.

[@pietpompiepompiepiet940]

Some acrylic comes with brown protective paper difficult to remove sometimes. Wiping with goo gone and let it wet the paper, after 5min it pulls of smoothly Clean acrylic surface before sub

[@AngieHolden]

The nightlight ones had the brown paper but I didn't think it was that hard to remove?

[@pietpompiepompiepiet940]

@@AngieHolden well the last batch might have had issues as it came of in bits and pieces or it could be old stock

[@AngieHolden]

Ah maybe! In my case, it ripped a little but basically came off in one piece.

[@pirozpaprikash]

Hi Angie. I've been wondering about the glue spray for sublimation on metal tumblers in a tumbler press, instead of stressing out about taping edges, etc. Have you tried spray on tumblers and mugs? (Sorry if this this is not about acrylics, although I am happy to learn new ways to sublimate, so will be trying some of your tips for that type too!)

[@AngieHolden]

I have been working on mastering the spray but I don't think it would be strong enough to hold around something round. I maybe surprised but I doubt it!

[@pirozpaprikash]

@@AngieHolden Thanks for the quick reply, and for introducing us to new and better ways to tackle sublimation! 🙂

[@amyjones8170]

Is it possible to sublimate on clear cast acrylic using Oracal 651 white vinyl? I need to do a project that turns out opaque. Any suggestions on how to do this, or can it be done?

[@AngieHolden]

I don’t think white vinyl would work in this case.

[@chicboutiquellc]

Hi the acrylic on Amazon is sold out can you recommend a good clear acrylic that sells larger blanks than ornament size? Thanks

[@AngieHolden]

I would just look for a cast acrylic and cross your fingers frankly!

[@highlandkraftwerks]

My $0.02. Look for hard surface sublimation paper. It's kind of glossy and and doesn't stick to plastic. I use it for some outdoor fabrics that have waterproof coatings that cause the paper to stick.

[@AngieHolden]

Good to know!

[@cheryldelikat6143]

Have you tried rubbing and alcohol pad. Like the kind they use in the hospital over your stuff to vet the leftover file off. I always wait 24 hrs before even getting my stuff wet so the ink can cure..

[@AngieHolden]

I didn't try the pad. There shouldn't be any need to wait as the sublimation is either permanent immediately or it will never be.

[@JaneofArc]

I just learned that you shouldn't use alcohol with plexiglass or acrylics. Anything with ammonia, abrasives, aromatics or alcohol should be avoided to prevent cracks and microfractures in the surface of the acrylic. I haven't done any tests, but I thought it was worth mentioning in case it affects the lifetime of your project or damages the finish, vibrancy or structure down the road. I'm curious though if anyone knows for sure.

[@lisahughes3012]

i like this video😄

[@dawndixon2408]

That’s not the same as what I have. Mine is opal/metallic. I’ve list track of what’s what… ugh. This is an opal colored coating over the metallic. Are you familiar w that? Thanks.

[@AngieHolden]

I am not! Did it say for sublimation or no?

[@pietpompiepompiepiet940]

After sub and cleaning put the acrylic back but use spacer to keep hotplate 10mm away fom acrylic let it heat up again and distortion and tape marks disappear Think the acrylic remelt Do not press with heatpress just let the top stay 10mm away for the same time you pressed first time

[@AngieHolden]

Oh good idea! I just started making my prints larger and using the spray!

[@kaykenyon619]

I purchase some sublimation acrylic Christmas ornament and have followed the instructions to the letter heat 185 C for 80 secs when I take the ornaments out the image is not clear on the front and is quite dull on the sublimated side I've checked there is only protective coating on one side and I sublimate on the white side not sure why this is happening!

[@AngieHolden]

I have found that not all sublimation blanks are created equal and I can't get some to work. That being said, you may play with the time and temperature and see if you can get a better result. Pressure could also be a factor.

[@kaykenyon619]

@@AngieHolden thank you

[@khowler]

Angie, did you try other sprays? Like Loctite?

[@AngieHolden]

I have before and hated them. You can see those fails here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4fTmY1rlK96edk

[@henrysgirl1585]

Hi I have Maker market acrylic craft sheets from Michaels and Ive tried to get plastic film off but doesn't seem to be one on either side ...am I just not getting it off or is there actually no protective film? Also have youever used these to sublimate on?

[@AngieHolden]

I have not used those and there may not be!

[@henrysgirl1585]

Thank you @@AngieHolden

[@jengefvert117]

I use an easy press and have trouble getting even pressure across the ornament blanks. What would you suggest?

[@AngieHolden]

Are you doing one at a time? If you are using an EasyPress mat, that may be the issue. I often find a stiffer mat is best. Artesprix has a heat resistant mat I use a lot.

[@jengefvert117]

@@AngieHolden yes I was using tape and a mat one at a time. I may try the spray

[@dominikapaprocka469]

Do you know if it is possible to sublimation on Jesmonite? (it is kind of polymer/acrylic gypsum)

[@AngieHolden]

I do not know.

[@DodiePajer]

Do you have other blanks to recommend? The ones you linked show currently unavailable and might not be available again.

[@AngieHolden]

I generally only recommend ones that I specifically try so I don't have anything else to add.

[@kidneybean67]

Hi Angie, I tried white acrylic sub keyrings, and they come out really faint and get a 'frosty' bit over parts of them... tried several times and still get same result, any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Lee

[@AngieHolden]

My guess is your paper is sticking. Try submerging in water to get it off.

[@kidneybean67]

@@AngieHolden I'll give it a go, but it's more like the acrylic itself has frosted... paper not sticking at all when I take off the press 🤷‍♀️

[@AngieHolden]

Did you remove the protective film from them before sublimating?

[@kidneybean67]

@@AngieHolden yes definately 👍

[@ChrissyHutsell]

Thanks so much.. ugh the sublimation blanks off Temu are not good for sublimation 😢

[@AngieHolden]

Yea sometimes you get what you pay for!

[@marnigutkin]

Can you send me a link for cast acrylic luggage tag sublimation blanks that you think work as well as the Christmas ornaments? Thanks so much!

[@AngieHolden]

I don't think I have used anything like that.

[@nickyevans4548]

having a disaster trying to sublimate on HTVRONT Acrylic Christmas Ornaments, they have a coating on both sides which I have peeled off, tried sublimating on one side but came out as a dull image and you could see the pic wasn't clear or bright, can you help please

[@AngieHolden]

Try scrubbing and see if the paper left a residue on it. If not, try sublimating the other side. May be one sided.

[@ryanokeefe7351]

I did these for Christmas last year. I etched images and poems on the back. My step brother got married in Paris. I sublimated their wedding photo onto the light round. Then engraved the Eiffel Tower in the back.

[@AngieHolden]

That is brilliant!! Great idea!

[@NoraBradley-cj9zt]

Angie tried using the link to order the Pro Spray and it came back as user name incorrect. Can you please help me?

[@AngieHolden]

So they have stopped carrying that spray and I am not okay! That is the only one I like. I will be trying some more brands!

[@dawndixon2408]

OOOOO I SEEE! 😅

[@dawndixon2408]

Ang, I think I have something with the coating. When it got wet it started rubbing off but doesn’t peel. Help plz

[@dawndixon2408]

Goid morning Angie

[@reneenelson7089]

Can you do sublimation on porcelain

[@AngieHolden]

They make some porcelain blanks. You still need to have a sublimation blank though.

[@reneenelson7089]

@@AngieHolden do they make those kind of blanks and if I did it with different ink and computer would it work, and thank you for your response 😀

[@reneenelson7089]

@@AngieHolden yes I am waiting for my Sawgrass printer and heat press, but I haven't put my order in yet, because I got scammed from just shoot Galleries, I saw the printer deal you have because it looks like you get alot of extra stuff, so I might buy it from your site, but I also saw a printer and heat press with every attachment, so not sure unless you have a bundle like that with the Sawgrass printers, because they Said they are a good computer and easier to use for beginners.

[@susanmatheos6456]

I bought some ceramic ornaments for my first sublimation project. I’m scared! 😳

[@AngieHolden]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXetdoOdqNmLeJo

[@mssevensins]

I tried the night light one. My heat press is a cricut hand press one, and I did it at 365 for 60 seconds. Almost NOTHING showed up, so I figured “what’s another 60 seconds”. It worked, but when I put it in the night light, there’s almost no effect at all. So disappointed

[@AngieHolden]

It will be see through as you are sublimating on acrylic.

[@dawndixon2408]

I’m getting you some followers girl friend

[@dawndixon2408]

I’m confused….

[@stevenmarston8923]

Useful content, but the voice inflections at the end of almost every sentence made me abort the viewing. Almost everything you said sounded like you were asking a question. Not trying to be mean here at all, just some constructive critisism. Most of the time, with audio like this, I just turn on the Closed Captions and view them without sound.

[@AngieHolden]

Feel free to not watch my videos any more.