Sublimation on Wood: What is the best method?

I have been wanting to try sublimation on wood for some time. I thought I would experiment with different ways to achieve this effect and see which works best. This video is sponsored by Hiipoo, however, all projects and opinions are my own. Should you use laminating sheets on wood? Will sublimation work on wood surfaces with no coating at all? What about polycrylic? Will it work for wood sublimation? I am answering all of that and more! I am even experimenting with real wood, MDF, and even chipboard to see which will work best for your projects. So, be sure to watch and see which is my favorite method for adding dye sublimation to wood surfaces.
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0:00 Introduction
0:58 Supplies needed
2:06 Sublimation printing
3:03 Testing methods
3:32 Adding laminating film
5:20 Sublimating on test pieces
6:25 Test results
8:07 Water test
8:46 Painted versus unpainted wood
12:25 MDF and Chipboard Tests
16:42 My favorite method!
17:32 Wrap up

[@AngieHolden]

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[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

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[@AngieHolden]

Yay! That is awesome!

[@maryking8024]

I tried and I couldn't get the code to work

[@FASIGMAN]

Will look at that friend........Thank's........

[@maryking8024]

Got it sorry

[@clk409]

This is exactly what I was looking for!! tysm! BTW, for anyone reading this, the paint is $10 on amazon (for one bottle) and $1.47 at Walmart!!

[@starbrown1219]

Such great information. Not sure how I missed this video. Can’t wait to try the painted white MDF .

[@deborahdavis353]

Thank you Angie! Always love you innovative projects!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@benjaminpastrana9662]

You are ALWAYS ahead of new Submimation projects 💪🏼❤️❤️🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@dottiewiest1547]

Angie, thank you for all of these comparisons!! You did a great job!! I’m definitely going to try this! Dottie

[@dei.preswors]

Thank you, Angie. Truly appreciate the details you provide, I feel confident with your process.

[@AngieHolden]

So glad!

[@kristyg3330]

Love your videos!! Keep them coming. Love the sound quality.

[@AngieHolden]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Reneesfun]

The moment we’ve all been waiting for!!!

[@AngieHolden]

HA! Enjoy!

[@kathyd6812]

So glad I stumbled across this video....very informative and saved me some trouble/money. Thank you Angie!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robinhood0137]

Finally a good and clear video on how to sublimate on wood. Thank you for the great video. Now i can finnaly can try it myself

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chicagogirl8173]

You cross every T and dot every I...the best tutorials on youtube! Can't wait to try this too now!

[@AngieHolden]

Yay! Thank you!

[@dianelorello6938]

I always learn valuable info from you, I love how how you try different materials and saves us from all the trail and error. Keep up the great work and I appreciate you so much. Thanks for everything!

[@AngieHolden]

My pleasure!

[@katherineharbigerwalker464]

Angie, I always appreciate your comparisons of different techniques! I have been cutting my laminate with my Cricut Maker, then taping it on the wood. It saves me from trying to trim laminate after application. The white MDF will be my new go to instead of natural wood. Thank you!

[@highmaintenancegirly]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! I definitely learned something new. Looking forward to giving it a try. 😊❤

[@AngieHolden]

So glad!

[@marytorbett6780]

I have learned so much watching your experimental videos and thank you for all of your hard work and experiments which in return save us time and supplies because you’ve done the hard work for us. You’re like a mad scientist helping us to get the best results thank you for all that you do💕

[@AngieHolden]

HA! Thanks!

[@gerrywolfe2549]

Thanks for the tutorial & comparison between the Products.

[@AngieHolden]

No problem 👍

[@kellydelvecchio9005]

Great idea and thanks for all the information!

[@anitacalivas8315]

Thank you for all of the information!! Awesomeness as usual!!

[@AngieHolden]

You bet!

[@angelking6468]

Thanks for doing the experimenting, i went a bit further and tryed matt laminating sheets and gloss laminating sheets. The matt laminating sheets on painted wood looks amazing.

[@AngieHolden]

Great to hear!

[@BabyLifestuff]

Love your video!! So helpful, thanks!!! 💕

[@ljcl1859]

I think I would sublimate onto adhesive vinyl and then cut it to fit, maybe. Okay, never mind painted white MDF (with laminate ) for the win. Yay, thanks so much for experimenting for us. Saved us so much money and time! Great Video!

[@studioplanetesilhouette]

Oh well ! Just grand ! Tried it while watching and it came out awesome with my Siser Sublimation Markers... Thank you so much !

[@AngieHolden]

Wonderful!

[@selailesu1448]

Awesome video!!! Can't wait to try this. Thanks a Million!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Enjoy!

[@johndrover7161]

Very nice video saves me from doing the experiment and loss of ink. Thank-you for doing this.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karlaroberts6754]

🔥🔥🔥🔥Sooooo helpful!! Thank you so much!

[@MileyonDisney]

Angie, I gotta say that you have some great videos. I have learned so much from you. In the last three years, I have gone through 3D pen, resin, Cricut, tumblers, and now I'm into sublimation. When I think of all the money I've spent on this stuff. Wow! Especially the sublimation stuff. But every time I got into something new, I could always find some helpful information on your channel. Thank you for all of your great videos.

[@AngieHolden]

Wow, thank you!

[@05ladyliberty]

Wow..thank you for share...I learned a lot.

[@candacereneedostersmith]

The two poly hearts can be soaked in water to remove the paper. Also, to make the heart reall 'pop,' paint it white before adding the lamination. Thank you for your videos. You always answer my questions!

[@heathermolsbee5751]

Thank you for your great video!

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Awesome Angie, I’ve noticed that my wood earrings burned with the poly as well. I’ll try the sheets

[@Cambium29]

Thanks! So helpful.

[@zullo3529]

Wow. This is another great comparison. I’m very surprised the poly acrylic didn’t work. Thanks Angie.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bristolgrl]

I did sublimation on oak wood seat that had 5 coats of polyurethane on it an it came out beautiful! I used the cricut easy press @ 385 and Sub-A paper & Hiipoo ink. It Worked beautifully!

[@beverlymackenzie6058]

Just wondering how long--if you remember now--you pressed with the EP for?

[@Bristolgrl]

@@beverlymackenzie6058 60 seconds

[@jondemetrius]

Thank you! You are so helpful.

[@CorinaStMartinArt]

Another great video, thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annamariatobar415]

Love it,you’re just so Awesome!

[@AngieHolden]

Thank you so much!!

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

Excellent video!! I've used all of these techniques and my fav is the white MDF also. I like how vibrant the print comes out on the white. I also use Emory boards to sand the excess laminating sheets around intricate letters. Works great but time consuming. My Dremel works fantastic for sanding also. Thank you for all the great info Angie!! 💐🌹🌸🏵🌼💐🌹🌸🏵🌼

[@AngieHolden]

Yes sandpaper, nail file, etc will work great for perfecting those edges!

[@ashleyharris2702]

Where do you get your mdf letters from

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

@@ashleyharris2702 Hobby Lobby, Michael's, Jo Annn's.

[@cassandraknight6485]

Thanks for this demo! Have some letters and now I know how to decorate them!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@marytorbett6780]

I’ve been using the hippo sublimation paper along with the hippo ink since I started I’ve been really happy with the color transfer

[@AngieHolden]

That is awesome!

[@MrBobNLinda]

Thanks for this video, I really appreciate the info on using Canva. Just FYI, I did a sublimation directly on a bamboo cutting board by sanding off the factory finish and applying a sealant afterward. The ink penetrated nicely. I use an Epson ET-2803, starting from new with Hiipoo ink (They sell it with the correct fittings to fill the ET printer tanks), A-Sub paper and a Vevor 5-in-1 heat press. No surface preparation materials were used.

[@AngieHolden]

Interesting!

[@jennygrant5202]

Thank you for your videos. Im not sure if you have found this out yet but when the sublimation paper sticks to the wood treated with polyacrilic it is very easy to take off. Just use a damp towel and gently rub off paper. They turn out great!

[@AngieHolden]

I actually did that off camera when filming this and mine still looked horrible.

[@Scenicridgefarm]

This is a great video. I just wanted to let you know that the paper easily comes off once cool with some water and a little rubbing with your finger in both the polycrylic and the painted surface. I have great results with both. I did not have good results with the laminating sheet as it peels right off the wood. :(

[@AngieHolden]

I actually did that off of camera but I still wasn't really pleased with it. I have had zero issues with the laminate sheets coming off though.

[@toniwilliams1152]

I also did the laminate on painted white wood and the laminate just peeled off too did you figure out how to fix that issue?

[@vvvkkk8446]

@@AngieHolden maybe it's the lamination sheets, what kind of brand are you using? I have the same problem it peels off on unfinished wood and also on canvas

[@grammas_gone_craftyakaleil2062]

Great tips - thank you

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

White chalk paint has worked really well for me when painting wood for sublimating (using laminating film). It seems to hold up well to the heat.

[@AngieHolden]

Good to know!

[@RainorShine1]

@@AngieHolden would like to see someone try the chalk paint

[@leighleabo6113]

Have you tried the paint without laminating?

[@packcindy]

Awesome knowledge

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks!

[@rosec1403]

❤️👍 thank you for sharing love this idea!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@Schnauzer2010]

Hello, on wood I first use White iron -on then a laminating sheets and it gives a great result. Thank you for you videos, always clear and easy to understand. Bonjour, sur le bois j'utilise du vinyle a transfer par chaleur blanc et ensuite une feuille de lamination. Le résultat est superbe. Merci pour tes vidéos, ils sont toujours clairs, facile à comprendre.

[@AngieHolden]

I have not found a white iron on that sublimates well so I like this method.

[@mollyodonnellrealestate607]

Love this, thanks!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ian_Woods]

Once again excellent clear and concise video. I was going to ask did you try getting the paper of the polycrilic version with water but i notice you have already answered that. Think maybe you should have shown that for completeness

[@tetsuokin7380]

I've literally just had an Epson ET2710 printer turn up today which i'm just waiting for a set of sublimation ink to turn up so i can convert the printer into a Sub printer.. I do a lot of small wooden plaques with vinyl on it and wanted to switch over to full colour.. This video has given me so many more ideas.. Can't wait for my ink to turn up now so i can get crafting..

[@AngieHolden]

Yay! Have fun!

[@splifsis25]

Great video. When u sublimate on wood with poly the paper sticks but if u take water n a sponge n wipe the paper away the transfer stays and looks great. Try it again for yourself n see.

[@AngieHolden]

I did that off video but didn't like the results.

[@marquitawatson2763]

Thank you so much. You are amazing.

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@blueskyjax]

Thank you so much for doing this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Of course!!

[@Dee-es7st]

Thanks Angie, that was very informative. Can you please tell me what paper you use to protect the project when heating.

[@AngieHolden]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKOog5Zjbretfac&lc=UgyUvrCFm2W-YaWoFYd4AaABAg

[@bernadettebertrand6474]

Can’t wait to get a printer and try sublimation! Will be watching You over and over..lol

[@AngieHolden]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@darlenekrisak2962]

Very cool!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks!

[@florascreativebliss]

Thank you for a great video! Have you tried cutting the laminating sheet on the Cricut to desired shape before application with the heat? I am curious if it will shrink the heat application

[@AngieHolden]

I haven't tried that.

[@MyNailsandMorebyJohna]

very nice great teaching video

[@AngieHolden]

Many many thanks!

[@MyNailsandMorebyJohna]

@@AngieHolden you are welcome honey

[@Pherine1]

Excellent, thank you x x

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@kitkat6671]

I just ordered an epson ecotank printer and hippo sublimation ink can hardly wait to give this a try

[@AngieHolden]

Yay! Have fun!

[@angiestockton2255]

I have epson ecotank currently set up for sublimation with printer Jack's ink, do you know if I would like to try another type of ink.... like hippo ink, can I just add it to the printer jack ink?

[@AngieHolden]

You should drain out the old completely. Mixing inks can lead to really weird colors.

[@loraleeeddy1617]

Thank you for sharing this video!! What do you use for protective paper?

[@AngieHolden]

I use Artesprix protective paper.

[@Hashman10001]

I know this is a late comment. On the polycrylic, you can rub the paper off with a wet sponge like mod podge. So it doesn't have to be a complete loss. You just need to be careful while rubbing not to go thru the ink. Then coat again with polycrylic and it will be vibrant again.

[@AngieHolden]

I actually did that off camera and decided it was just so much more trouble and didn't look as good as the lamination sheets.

[@jacquelynsorenson5370]

I just watched this video for laminating my wood pieces. Amazing idea!! Do you cut the laminate sheets in half making two pieces?

[@AngieHolden]

Yes you do!

[@kishoresoni7917]

Dear Angie you did all the sublimation ie polyacrylic, lamination process and 2 other product at fixed temperature and time. Should have done all seperate experiment since temperature and time varies for different substrate and process.

[@jameyames3540]

great video!!! I wonder if we could make our own earring blanks for sublimination using a cutting machine? Any ideas? Maybe even using basal wood

[@AngieHolden]

Yes you definitely could!

[@yolandasmith6781]

Angie thanks again for a wonderful tutorial. I have one question, what is MDF?

[@AngieHolden]

It is a type of wood.

[@sarahsoltane1814]

Love you iam from algeria😍🌸

[@blueridgedigitals8807]

Hi Angie what a great video, and very informative!! I was also wondering if you have tried the 651 vinyl instead of the laminating sheets? I sell sublimation designs and have tested but I always like a second opinion as well as offering another cost effective alternative to my customers. Thanks so much!! I have sent several customers here- to learn how to sublimate on wood :)

[@AngieHolden]

I haven't tried that yet! I have sublimating on adhesive vinyl on my list to test though.

[@jennygiallanza4524]

Angie, in addition to watching you, I watch some guy named Roger and when the sublimation paper sticks to your polycrylic coated item, you soak it for a few moments in water and scrub the paper off with a magic eraser. I think his channel is Roger’s shop

[@AngieHolden]

I did that and still didn't like it.

[@YolandaGarcia-gb3zr]

Great video, love it. Can we change sub ink brands once we need to refill?

[@AngieHolden]

I recommend completely flushing one out then adding the other.

[@ashleyharris2702]

@@AngieHolden how do you flush to change inks

[@secondchancechurchofdelive7695]

It all looks great!! Question, what is MDF?

[@AngieHolden]

It is like plywood where there is small pieces of wood compressed into a sheet.

[@TimeforchangeStacy]

I loved your video, I did see another influencer with the polyacrylic and after she did it the paper stuck, but she used water to remove the paper. I know it worked when she did it, you may want to see how it turns out if you use water and a sponge to see what the polyacrylic would look.

[@AngieHolden]

I definitely thought about doing that but then I thought that was a ton of trouble and I probably wouldn't recommend it anyway.

[@TimeforchangeStacy]

@@AngieHolden I see your point!

[@dianeholm6858]

I saw a video with the Polyacrylic, they did a couple of coats. Then removed when warm and when cooled the paper washed off.

[@AngieHolden]

It does wash off. I did that off camera but I still didn't like it so I just left it off as the lamination was way better.

[@MsBabylu]

Thank you, now I have to get laminating sheets, lol

[@Reneesfun]

So much great info! Does the cricut maker cut MDF? Thanks 😊

[@AngieHolden]

No you would NOT be able to cut these with a Cricut.

[@Reneesfun]

@@AngieHolden yeah... looked up MDF, def not! thanks...

[@christinekranz4844]

I love this video! Thank you for the ideas! What if you tried polycrylic on the MDF? Do you think that would work? I just know I'm not great at cutting around substrates with an exacto..........

[@AngieHolden]

I didn't get great results with it but you can try!

[@bmrs.g7108]

Thanks for this video I have an easy press what settings do I use?

[@AngieHolden]

I would try the same settings.

[@sassykins13]

Where is the link to the wood you used? Great video

[@AngieHolden]

I just picked up some wood pieces at Hobby Lobby.

[@lizsosa203]

Reslly good to know

[@pattibaileydesigns]

What a great idea Angie. Thanks! How well would it work using the Cricut Easy Press? Would you not be able to apply enough pressure?

[@AngieHolden]

I think it would probably work. I rarely use mine for sublimation as I find the heat press easier. But I think you would be fine!

[@pattibaileydesigns]

@@AngieHolden Thank you!

[@kimdelong5029]

@@AngieHolden Did you use a clamshell or swing away?

[@forestpkguy]

you can just wet the ones that the paper stuck to, and it comes right off, and you get a great print. I did a lot of xmas ornaments that way and all turned out great

[@AngieHolden]

I did that off camera and I was still not happy with the results.

[@scuevas1023]

Angie this is awesome!!! I will be spelling my granddaughters name which start with a ‘C’, Camila. Hopefully it’ll look as good as yours. Can you tell me where to try and find the Hippo ink icc profile for the Epson 3760 Eco tank printer?

[@AngieHolden]

I don't think one exists yet but you can definitely try the one I put up for my printer. It has been working for others with EcoTank printers of other models.

[@royatij5336]

Hello like your videos thank you for sharing .so my question is can use any laminate sheets

[@AngieHolden]

Yes any should be fine.

[@royatij5336]

@@AngieHolden thank you happy crafting

[@kjoscrappinmama]

Do you think I could paint a small pine cutting board, then put the laminate sheet over that, then sublimate a hand written recipe on top of that? (Printed on my sub printer and sub paper of course!!) Thanks Angie!!

[@AngieHolden]

That should work!

[@brendalanderos809]

Maybe you can sand the more intricate wood edges after sublimation with a small rotary sander.

[@gordparrott9640]

Thanks for the video. As far as polycrylic goes, just wash off the paper.Another coat of polycrylic will protect the wood for the outdoors. Yes its an extra step, but in my experience, the lamination lifts when exposed to sunshine.

[@AngieHolden]

I did that off camera and I didn't like the results so I didn't film that portion.

[@teresamote877]

Do you need a heat press specifically or will the cricut heat presses work for the laminating sheets?

[@AngieHolden]

The EasyPress should work I would just keep it within the size of the EasyPress you have so you don't have to press twice. I think that would leave a line in the sheet.

[@shontapeterson546]

I like to buy the wood letters and use the acrylic pain from the dollar tree and put two coats on. Then I use the laminate sheets and sub. The colors pop better. I've tried the letters that were already white but they didn't come out right

[@teshmocha6291]

Those are lovely, what size was the "C" and "H" letters

[@AngieHolden]

Maybe 8 inches wide? I am not sure actually.

[@lanahall5089]

Can you use the laminating method on glossy ceramic tiles?

[@AngieHolden]

Not sure! Sorry!

[@amyhanson8623]

Hi Angie - I love all of the videos you put out - you have taught me SO much!! I am having an issue getting the laminating film to adhere to my letters. I am placing it shinny side up and pressing for 15 seconds at 375. It looks like it tries to melt, but does not adhere to my letters - any ideas? Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Hmmm. Maybe try a bit longer or a different pressure.

[@brendasecoy3376]

I had that issue and it turned out to be the band of laminate, once I switched, no more issues.

[@bethrossignol9746]

@@brendasecoy3376 what brand works best?

[@m.ratliff9062]

@@bethrossignol9746 I would like to know too. Having the same problem

[@TheEfamily5]

Hi Angie, Thank you for your video. I actually did a sublimation on just a plain piece of wood and used my mini press to heat it on the wood. I just bought a Cricut machine and have an Epson ET-2720 using the Hiipoo Sublimation ink. As I was making my project I had put my Sublimation paper through the printer twice and it made the image brighter. I wasnt expecting to use it to Iron on my wood strip but I figured ah heck why not.. Well believe it or not it actually transferred the image so much better with more color and of course I added more time to my mini press on the image too. I will try this again in another project but I thought I would let you know to see what you thought about running the print twice in the printer. Thanks again . Ina E.

[@AngieHolden]

Interesting! I don't know if my printer would print in the same location both times?

[@TheEfamily5]

@@AngieHolden I thought that too but I tried it and it worked. It was an accident and it actually worked. I may try it again just to see how the color will come out. Thank you for responding back to me. I appreciate it.

[@clarissadasilva5722]

So Angie. Thank you for this video. Are you saying its best to sublimate on white mdf wood that is laminated? PS. We are in the UK we dont get painted MDF. Do you know what paint they have used? Would it to wood paint? Or primer? Thanks again

[@AngieHolden]

I bought MDF letters and gave them a few coats of which chalk paint then used the laminate and sublimation method shown.

[@clarissadasilva5722]

@@AngieHolden thank you Hun. I will try thay!

[@allisonsuttle5763]

I use a nail file on the intricate shapes and small shapes. It is faster, is the exact shape and doesn't cut into the wood.

[@jessicabrookes6240]

Hi Angie, love your videos and your voice is amazing. I just wanted to ask what thickness, your laminating pouches are? I've tried this over and over. Followed your instructions to a "T", but they don't stick to the wood properly and peel off with ease. Thank you 😊

[@AngieHolden]

Hmmmm. I just buy the standard ones for my scotch laminator?

[@m.ratliff9062]

I am having the same problem. I've tried different temps and press time. Can not figure out what I'm doing wrong

[@kathynelson3903]

3 ml. works great.

[@vectra2k1]

You may want to cure the polycrylic coating before you sublimate next time. That might be worth a try. I always love your videos. Thank you so much. 💓

[@AngieHolden]

I cured it over night? I would think that would have been enough.

[@vectra2k1]

Oh, my bad. I should have known you would.

[@punkym1242]

Where did you get the background that you printed on the sublimination paper? Was it free?

[@AngieHolden]

I think Creative Fabrica but I am not sure.

[@trixmydog2]

I want to make a fairly large pool sign for our deck, If use a painted mdf wood panel and sublimate it, will it be weather resistant in the summer. I can only print 8.5 x11 on my epson printer. There is a 1/4" and 1/2 " MDF wood panel, also does the paint have to be matte?

[@AngieHolden]

The issue with sublimation outdoors is UV light. The light will fade the print quickly. Generally when you purchase a sublimation blank that is made for outdoors, the coating they put on it has some UV resistance. With this method for wood, you won't have any UV resistance. I would try to find a top coat that says it blocks UV light.

[@trixmydog2]

@@AngieHolden Ok thanks so much, i may just paint the letters and put tiny sublimation images ..Watch your videos on the time. 🥰

[@karenhadden4980]

Could you stick white permanent vinyl on the MDF and sublimate on that or would it melt?

[@AngieHolden]

I haven't tried permanent vinyl yet. I have been researching on that some before I dive in.