Sublimation Stickers That Are Waterproof!

I have been asked tons of times if you can make sublimation stickers. You have this amazing sublimation printer now so can you use it to make stickers? Up until recently, I didn't know of a way that this would work. But I found a product that does allow you to make waterproof stickers with your sublimation printer and a Cricut machine! I know you are going to love the way these stickers turn out! If you are a sticker maker, be sure to watch this video and consider using this method to make your stickers as well!
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0:00 Introduction
0:30 Find products
1:17 Supplies used
1:42 Designing stickers
2:43 Printing sublimation print
3:37 Pressing sticker sheets
5:33 Cutting with Cricut
7:23 Waterproof test
8:02 Cutting tips
9:11 Wrap up

[@PamStepka-wp8hf]

I really dislike having to watch a video to learn something. When I googled how to do some thing, I really just want to be able to read because I have never found a video that wasn’t painful to watch due to all the unnecessary chatting or explaining of things, or whatever. This video was perfect! You covered everything in enough detail, so that it is understandable, but yet didn’t go into more detail than necessary. I have subscribe to your channel and look forward to watching more.

[@AngieHolden]

Yay! Happy to help! Also, every video I make gets put into text format on my blog thecountrychiccottage.net if you want to read it!

[@jamiefrench7080]

I was just thinking, if I want to make stickers now I need another printer... this solves that. I love this! thanks so much!!

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@LilRedRider]

Me too!

[@normazaharioudakis4224]

Omg thank you,same here

[@allywilkeforsenate]

Me four!Great video!❤️

[@normazaharioudakis115]

I m so happy I’ve asked different people and didn’t get an answer , I really appreciate it I don’t need another printer yay thanks.

[@telmabermudez8235]

This is great. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your talents and taking the time to make these wonderful informative tutorials. I learn so much from you.

[@YolandaGarcia-gb3zr]

Wow! I’m excited I’ll have to order the sticker paper. Thank you

[@Sr_iRL]

They look amazing! I been thinking of doing sublimation for a while now and you keep popping up on anything I search for sublimation. Keep up the great work you’re doing! You are helping the community so much with your videos. Oh, I forgot to mention, I subscribed after watching a few of your videos

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@maciepearson6004]

Angie! You always have the best videos! I swear if I have any questions on whether or not I can do something, I can find it on your page! You’re the best thank you so much

[@cdspinheiro]

I love your videos! I am just now starting in the Cricut world and your videos are my absolute go to! Thank you so much for all you do! 🥰

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@Fujisawa4115]

Sublimation overload with joy! I do not even have a sublimation printer, but your tutorials are so fun to watch !

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks!

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

THESE ARE SOOOO CUTE!!! Great tutorial Angie!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@thedyeschool]

You are amazing. Thanks so much for making videos I didn't realize I needed.

[@juanhuerta128]

Awesome video and very helpful. Thanks.

[@kamreagan7416]

I love stickers and making them for my planners. Excited doesn’t even begin to be tell you what I am. Lots of stickers going as gifts as well.

[@AngieHolden]

Love that!

[@KaiBuskirk]

great job! been sublimating since 1987 keep rocking

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks, will do!

[@Kimberly-bz2qc]

love all your videos your always a big help

[@Luxinda]

What a great idea!! Thank you for this!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanstanley9316]

Brilliant! Thank you!!!!! Exactly what I needed.

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@nephiilim]

thank you for being the only person to answer the question as to whether or not you can print directly on the sticker paper or if you have to transfer it from sub paper.

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@starbrown1219]

Those came out so good.

[@AngieHolden]

I think so too!

[@avapadgett104]

Everywhere I turn, there you are. I google something and up you pop with your super helpful and informative videos! I love that I can count on you lol Thanks!!

[@AngieHolden]

HA! And yay!!

[@almostcrafty263]

You are wonderful! Sublimation is looking more and more worth the investment!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you think so!

[@corinatrevino9745]

Awesome tutorial!! Thank you!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MichellexMiracle]

This video just saved my life. Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it helped!

[@dawnstanislaus4370]

Thank you for this video, my grandchildren going to love it, buy supplies today,,,,

[@AngieHolden]

Hope you enjoy

[@deborahdececca605]

Thank you Angie another great video.

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@dianeauriemma8564]

thanks for the idea, as usual i used what i had on hand and it worked. i am never afraid to ruin a sheet of this or that. again. thanks

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it helped!

[@gerryannbrown9645]

That's a great way to make stickers, I usually laminate them first with UV laminate and then cut them to make them waterproof. I used my maker 3 and it read the registration lines. I have never done sublimation for stickers, Thanks for showing me how.

[@AngieHolden]

Great tip!

[@titch27]

love this video Angie! as always you never let me down, you are my crafting Guru. I always refer to you videos for any of my crafting needs! love how you explain everything so clearly, so easy to follow! I want to do sublimation stickers but having difficulty finding sublimation sticker sheets that I can get in the UK. any ideas or alternatives maybe??

[@AngieHolden]

I am not sure! Sorry! This is a fairly new product so it may be a while.

[@anissamichelle23]

Thank you so much!! I’m new to this & I have sublimation ink & I just wasted 15 sheets of sticker paper because it wasn’t coming out bright. I just ordered different brand of sticker glossy paper thinking that’s the problem but this helps so much!! Glad I don’t need to buy a new printer

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@ladybugrio2057]

I just started following you on Instagram, which I love bc now I know when you will add new content on KZbin LOL. I love your videos and I appreciate, I guess we all do, the time you spend doing all this experiments for us. You are great . I don't have a sublimation printer yet, which is a bummer, but soon enough I will get one. 🥰

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for the follow and the kind words!

[@bluebunnyhollow]

Great video!

[@noneyabness8761]

I JUST saw sublimated stickers on Instagram last night. I said to myself "Self, you HAVE to hit up KZbin tomorrow and find this wonder and see if it's real." Now I see it is. Thank You. I can't WAIT to try this!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Totally real! Thanks for watching!

[@kenshutes6032]

Awesome!!😊

[@Nina-2311]

Ik I'm about to sound dumb but I gotta admit that my favorite part of your videos is when u say "Hello Welcome!"🤩🤣

[@AngieHolden]

I can never NOT say that now.

[@Reneesfun]

Pretty cool 😎

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks!

[@kathyd6812]

Thank you Angie, you answered a lot of my questions. I'm ready to tackle this!

[@AngieHolden]

I'm so glad!

[@chajubi]

A hack for the explorer Air 2 I saw was to tape matte tape onto the sensor itself when cutting something shiny and glossy. I tried that and it worked out well for me.

[@AngieHolden]

I haven't tried it that way! Thanks!

[@hollyburkevics8281]

can you explain what you mean by this

[@chajubi]

The matte tape you'd use to tape over the cut lines of a glossy paper, use that to cover the sensor head instead. It works the same way to reduce the glare. But you'd use less tape.

[@greedygamblerslots]

For regular stickers…What if you want to cut the stickers all the way out for individual stickers. What setting would you use. This is cool and love all your tutorials

[@AngieHolden]

I would try medium cardstock them move to heavy if that doesn't work!

[@brunabrito6437]

Love it

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks!

[@lisahughes3012]

i like this video😄

[@christinejjohn]

That's so exciting!!! Is the vinyl/sticker sheet permanent by any chance? I'd LOVE to use it to make waterproof earrings (on clear, plastic vinyl) for this Summer!!! 🥰

[@AngieHolden]

I am not sure and it didn't say!

[@janicekoshiol3059]

Awesome video… as usual, Angie! I’m just bummed today. I ordered and received my new Auto Press and after many tests and a call to Cricut it turns out it is defective and I have to return it!! Cricut has awesome customer service department and we’re very apologetic and very helpful

[@AngieHolden]

Oh no!

[@dannyela4436]

I loveee this idea and video! Thank you so much I have NEVER done stickers of any kind whatsoever. I have a converted sublimation printer and Cricut machine. I already ordered the sticker paper you recommended but i saw it was a good bit of a shipping charge that ended up adding quite a bit to the overall charge. My question is: is the products they sale on Amazon like the Alva Vynil sticker paper for jnkjet printers the same as this type of paper? Or would it be a different process. That way if it is possible to just pay the product price and not also shipping plus taxes at the end. Thank you so much for your help! Like I’m saying I’m very new to making stickers and any advise helps!

[@AngieHolden]

You can use sticker paper on a REGULAR inkjet printer. If you have a sublimation printer, you would need to follow the steps outlined here.

[@RM.-_-.]

Wish they made a roll of the sticker paper

[@mauralacevedorodriguez4315]

What’s the difference between printable vinyl paper and sublimation adhesive paper?? I love your tutorials 🤗🤗

[@AngieHolden]

A printable vinyl is used with an inkjet printer.

[@ataisisecondus1626]

Thank you for this tutorial. Pls can a mini heat press be used for this? Thank you

[@AngieHolden]

You probably can.

[@allielacroix8480]

Awesome video! Thank you so much. Looks like the sublimation sticker sheets you used are out of stock. Any other recommendations?

[@AngieHolden]

I have heard of people using Oracal 651 but I have not tried it!

[@KeymeeKay]

I have a question? I just bought an epson printer and i don’t want to add the ink until I figure out what I should do. I want waterproof labels like your video but for shampoo bottles. Was using a regular printer then laminating. Background is black then I use laser printer for foil. My question is would I follow your video to do my labels with sublimation ink or just the ink it comes with because pigment ink is also waterproof? I’m lost but I know I want my labels how these came just unsure if ink will matter if both are supposed to be waterproof. Even though I laminated, water still bled through

[@AngieHolden]

You can do it either way. I will say that you probably won't get a label that will last indefinitely in a shower.

[@madeleinegluckman3826]

Super helpful! can you do this with any sublimation printer? I've got a sawgrass SG1000

[@AngieHolden]

Yep!

[@johnnamarkham5606]

What if you wanted to go ahead and cut through the backer to have them separated to store them differently? I’ve got ideas for if and when I get a sublimation printer again and just curious 🙂

[@AngieHolden]

You can just use a deeper cut setting.

[@teatyme5045]

Can you give a quick product list please

[@AngieHolden]

All products are always listed in the description below the video.

[@d.l.daniel2137]

What would be the best cut setting when making individual stickers?

[@AngieHolden]

If you want a through cut, probably a heavy cardstock setting.

[@carolyntaylor6020]

I've been needing waterproof sticker paper for a Forest Animals puzzle that I cut in my Glowforge Aura. (we all know how small kids put things in their mouth). I only cut the silhouette of the animals and now I'm wanting to put the animal sticker on the wooden silhouette pieces. My question: Do I need to mod-podge the wood before I put the sticker on it, or can I mod-podge over the sticker? Thanks Angie! You're da best!

[@AngieHolden]

I think mod podge over the top would be fine.

[@CarolynTaylor-tp7hs]

Ok, Thanks. I'll let you know how it turns out.@@AngieHolden

[@chedeegifts9047]

Did you try clear or transparent paper paper too? What is the best temperature?

[@AngieHolden]

I only tried this paper.

[@dianachau7857]

Hi, thank you. FYI I received an email yesterday on this video. So, I can put the sub paper on sticker on magnet sheet to cut at the same time, correct?

[@AngieHolden]

Any sticker or magnet sheets have to have a polyester content to work.

[@stacyalexander9062]

What cut setting would you suggest for a die cut sticker?

[@AngieHolden]

I would go with heavy cardstock. That should do it!

[@fomckee]

How do you get the thick black line around the print mine does 4 half triangles around the 4 corners I am using the cricut maker.

[@AngieHolden]

This is the old print then cut. The new just has the corners. It will work the same.

[@EmilyAnnShaver]

So am I correct in thinking even if the image is mirrored when you print it, and then turned back around when you sublimate, the cricut will still cut the stickers out correctly?

[@AngieHolden]

Correct.

[@vanessa-uf7tp]

Can it be used to wrap a tumbler or cups?

[@AngieHolden]

Yes you can use this on a tumbler or cups but they are just stickers. The adhesive on these wasn't great so they would not last long in wet conditions.

[@kayeregattieri8286]

can you use the Cricut easy press 2 to do theses????

[@AngieHolden]

It should work.

[@deedeegotgenetics]

Thank you for your videos it was super informative. I have a question can sublimation sheets work on the 98% of sticker paper out there, that use regular ink?

[@AngieHolden]

The sticker paper has to have a polyester content and not all of them will. I can't say any particular sticker paper will work.

[@deedeegotgenetics]

@@AngieHolden what are your thoughts on laminating regular sticker paper and sublimating onto the laminate? Is it possible?

[@katielp97]

Do you use a CMYK or RGB colour profile in procreate before putting it into the cricut design space to print? ☺

[@AngieHolden]

Seriously I have used both and don't see a ton of difference.

[@joannchamberlain38]

Could you use those on glass ware.

[@AngieHolden]

These are not super permanent so I would not expect them to hold up in like a dishwasher or something.

[@getfitwithnicki7396]

Hi there. Great video. I am new to this world. How would I make stickers with a back to sell individually? I’m guessing that would be another type of sticker paper?

[@AngieHolden]

You can do a through cut on these instead of a kiss cut. Just pick a thicker cut setting.

[@ritaurbina8281]

If I dont have artestrix paper, can I use parchment or butcher and is this type paper also resuable if no ink gets on it?

[@AngieHolden]

You can use butcher paper. It has a tendency to yellow from the heat so I don't get as many uses out of it.

[@brittanyhamilton5608]

Would this work with the cameo 4 ?

[@AngieHolden]

Not sure.

[@teresakamphaug8373]

Can I make a car decal using this method ?

[@AngieHolden]

I would not.

[@alexamandashook2394]

Would you say these sticker sheets are as strong as Oracle 651 Permanent vinyl?

[@AngieHolden]

No I don't think so.

[@elaineselesky3910]

Hi Angie. Got a question. I use white paper, my designs are white but when I use the ecotank, the background comes out kinda dark and I don't like it. How can I get it to print white background?

[@AngieHolden]

Just don't have any color on the background and it will not be there.

[@thebeardednorwegian]

The paper will curl... but will it become flat if you lay ut flat and put some heavy object on it ? And will this be a better way to make stockers, than using a inkjet printer to print stickers directly?

[@AngieHolden]

This is mainly for people that ONLY have a sublimation printer. There are many great sticker papers on the market for inkjet printers and that would be a much easier way to make stickers.

[@Agdolladultfan]

Oh and used heat tape

[@Nehamaurya]

Can we use these stickers on glass surface?

[@AngieHolden]

You can.

[@user-gd5nd8ce9f]

Hi? When we wash these cups with these stickers they should be able to stay correct?

[@AngieHolden]

These would definitely be a hand wash only as I wasn't super impressed with this adhesive.

[@pdokoonline]

Can it sublimate on any other vinyl, did you try and what Is the best or similar to this vinyl because I live far away from USA and can't find this vinyl just "regular" (Oracal, Avery etc)

[@AngieHolden]

I have heard some Oracal versions work but I have not tried it myself.

[@josierichens2039]

So I tried this and my cricut maker 3 cut the prior to mirror shapes if that makes. Like I mirrored it (my stickers have writing so I have to) then after I sublimated it, it cut what it would have been before sublimation. So the mirrored images. Does that make sense? Help!

[@AngieHolden]

You need to mirror in your printer settings NOT in Cricut Design Space.

[@Lillyscraftsandgifts]

Could you put this on mugs?

[@AngieHolden]

I would not use these for mugs.

[@margiehernandez9361]

Did you mirror the cut too???

[@AngieHolden]

Once you mirror then press the stickers are back to where they should be for cutting.

[@ivybichon8582]

What kind of heat press do you use? I’m new to sublimation

[@AngieHolden]

I have a Siser heat press, Cricut AutoPress, and various EasyPresses.

[@makaylasimpson191]

Hey beautiful I messed up or missed a part I put my sheet to mirror printed it sublimated it and put it in the cricut Face up like you and it cut it out mirror way so nothing lined up please help :(

[@AngieHolden]

Be sure to mirror in your printer settings not in Cricut Design Space.

[@carolwarren-avonind.repsal754]

Excellent video. Angie, if you want to cut the sticker backing paper as well would you recommend recutting before releasing the mat from the Cricut? I’m thinking if I wanted to make individual stickers to hand out. Thanks again for sharing your talent

[@AngieHolden]

I would just do a thicker cardstock setting. Medium would probably get it!

[@jessievasquez3343]

What type of sublimation sticker paper did you use

[@AngieHolden]

I link to the supplies I use in the description below the video. On computer, scroll down and click show more. On mobile, click the arrow to expand the description or swipe up on the video depending on how you are watching.

[@normazaharioudakis115]

Hello can I use cricut sticker paper

[@AngieHolden]

I don't think so.

[@jenniferlucas9524]

Can you explain how the cricut reads the guide box? Im confused on how the cricut machine actually knows where the out line of the stickers are

[@AngieHolden]

It is using a camera to see the guide box.

[@fatisummer9106]

Does this work as sticker for cars

[@AngieHolden]

No it would not.

[@Melvill.2190]

How you get your stickers to be that size, my cricut doesn’t let me do it that big ?

[@AngieHolden]

The print then cut size has changed over the past year and is now much larger.

[@thejytv8956]

Will this work on a printable vinyl sticker?

[@AngieHolden]

Not all sticker papers will be able to be sublimated.

[@thejytv8956]

Thanks

[@mugsy-ip9ou]

What kind of sticker paper is this please

[@AngieHolden]

It is sublimation sticker paper.

[@lexadiaz8763]

Can I place these on tumblers? Wondering if they’ll hold up to regular hand washing with soap and water 🤔

[@AngieHolden]

I don't think the adhesive is strong enough to hold up very long.

[@cari1906]

Is there a benefit of using this sublimation process vs just printing them on a waterproof glossy sticker paper with a regular printer?

[@AngieHolden]

Nope. Some people have been asking for this as they only have a sublimation printer.

[@lesmarbach4355]

Did you test if they were waterproof when stuck on something like a water bottle?

[@AngieHolden]

I did not.

[@user-rf6dy4eb4l]

what if I want it to cut through the whole thing instead of a kiss cut?

[@AngieHolden]

Just change to a thicker material setting to cut through.

[@S-hf5lf]

Which product is better for waterproof stickers? Sublimation or printable vinyl? What do you use to spray to make uv protected?

[@AngieHolden]

I wouldn't do sublimation but probably a laminate sticker.

[@tanckii2001]

What paper did you use

[@AngieHolden]

Sublimation sticker paper. And it is linked in the description below the video.

[@annegiglio3594]

This seems like a lot of work.

[@AngieHolden]

It is NOT for everyone but if you only have a sublimation printer it could be really great!

[@dianachau7857]

Please show us glow in the dark stickers. Do you have glow in the dark cups or sublimation even better. Thanks

[@AngieHolden]

I have done glow in the dark tumblers but not on KZbin! SORRY!

[@dianachau7857]

@@AngieHolden how do you do glow in the dark sublimation stickers? What's are the materials? Thanks

[@blewprent]

I wonder why you cant print directly onto the sublimation sticker paper?

[@AngieHolden]

Sublimation does not work that way.

[@30hotlips]

Can you use normal printer paper I’m getting low on my sublimation paper?

[@AngieHolden]

It is usually not as bright as when you use sublimation paper so I do not use copy paper for sublimation printing.

[@electronicperformer1]

One confusing thing, if you mirror your print from cricut software, then sublimate, when cricut goes back to cut it after, your stickers arent mirrored anymore and the cricut cuts the mirror image out

[@AngieHolden]

The way I show in this video worked.

[@gw1814]

What about the stickers having UV protection?

[@AngieHolden]

These probably do not. You would have to put a UV laminate over the top.

[@adalydarredondo5249]

What was the sticker paper called? Where can I buy it?

[@AngieHolden]

Links are in the description below the video. On computer, scroll down and click show more. On mobile, click the arrow to expand the description or swipe up on the video depending on how you are watching.

[@kyleesproul6902]

Is it UV stable? I have been using sublidecal to make sublimations stickers, but it is not UV stable, looking to make some for car decals.

[@AngieHolden]

I am not positive on that one!