How to sublimate on acrylic. Sublimating on acrylic tutorial.

[@kathystocker4519]

You are very informative. I like that you showed different options with the same shapes. I have some of your blanks from past vinyl keyrings. Now I know I can sublimate on them!

[@OmadLCNS]

Oh wow! Good to know. So excited. It's a lot easier than the usual vinyl application hehe. Perfect for my sub printer. Thank you so much.

[@thaboswanepoel8207]

Great video thanks! I just learnt that acrylic can be sublimated which is a great addition to my little business! Thank You!

[@OneCraftyRabbit]

This is the most exciting video to me, lol. This is all I want to do! I love that you showed the comparisons I wish you would have showed them all right next to each other a little longer but thank you so much for this information.

[@jenniferbrown-zf8gw]

I just don’t know why anyone would give you a thumbs down. I love your shop, I love your acrylics, I LOVE your glitter and I can’t get enough of your videos, there’s so much more than that on your shop that I love, and your shipping is so fast! You rock thank you so much!

[@tracygreen7888]

I’m super excited for finding your channel!!placed my order!!

[@debbiehill668]

Gaaaaahhhhh!!! I'm super excited! I'm just getting into sublimation and had NO IDEA that I could sub on acrylic!!!! Let the good times roll! 😁😁😁

[@alliegriffin1274]

Wow this is a game changer!!! Thanks for the tips.

[@ChrissyRichardson]

These are gorgeous 😍

[@Zindee]

thank you!!

[@paulapoo2011]

Thank you for your helpful video. First one I found that really told me what I needed to do. You're awesome 😊

[@axelb355]

Thank you a lot for your teaching 😊 im still learning how to make things on my own so thanks a lot ❤

[@kayscreativeboutique]

I actually used Cricut infusible ink on some clear acrylic blanks and they turned out great! I like that you have white ones bc I think the colors would show up better!

[@foreverjoliedesigns1789]

I'm so excited since I'm starting sublimation and now this! I need white acrylic to add.

[@amandacaldecott1557]

Thank you for this video! I was wondering what I needed to do to keep the shape flat! And I am just in awe of all that glitter in the background LOL.

[@Zindee]

Put it under something heavy after pressing 🖤

[@ruthybarretta7955]

Great video but wondering how to put the white vinyl on the back

[@christineconley7903]

Me too

[@TamingTheWild12]

If you do white vinyl on the back you can always add glitter to epoxy or uv resin on the white vinyl if worried about it being plain. Or even add another vinyl or waterslide design on the white. Possibilities are endless to jazz up the white

[@lornasalvatore182]

Thank you! I just used this video to help me look into sublimation ☺️

[@rachelbee7921]

Helleaux from Louisiana!!! 😀

[@Zindee]

hey sha 😍😘

[@tinalee9863]

I get a foggy film after removing the paper from the 'bath' using a magic eraser. How can I get it back to being clear? Thank you.

[@stephanielightcap6345]

Hii! Thanks for the info! My sublimation keeps coming out "frosty" on the clear acrylic. The print looks good, but the acrylic is frosty/cloudy/patchy on the side that had the paper. I've rinsed in water, I've scrubbed, I've magic erased. Any tips??

[@lindachadburn6042]

Thank you soooo much for this video

[@DavidMFranks]

Interesting about the holo effect vinyls... how do you cut them? By hand?

[@Zindee]

with a vinyl cutter :)

[@lmlove79]

Can u put resin over the top of the sublimation to make it look shiny?

[@Zindee]

@@lmlove79 you sure can!

[@jazzieortiz215]

thank you so much for sharing god bless you

[@MrAndyhughes]

Thanks for this , what do you then use these acrylic blanks for ?

[@meekvibes4581]

How do you add the white vynil

[@sandyrichardson209]

I’m so glad I found your video!! I fell in love with your designs and products. Purchased way too many before I realized I don’t like epoxy:( Thought about selling them all but really hated too.....can’t wait to try this:)

[@ChrissyRichardson]

Did you use a cutting machine for the background vinyl?

[@Zindee]

yes :) a silhouette

[@TheDailyLifeOfANoviceCrafter]

Hello, may I know how you cut your acrylics? did you use some machine to clear cut it? Thanks for your response

[@angelabaldwin2045]

They sell the acrylic blanks on their website. I'm sure they use some industrial machines for cutting the acrylic

[@brendafogerty1685]

By vinyl are you referring to HTV? Is there a brand that you recommend for transparent vinyl ?

[@Zindee]

no adhesive vinyl :) oracal is awesome! we have all the oclors on the zindee website (zindee.com)

[@marcelomancini82]

Thank you

[@aprilhoyle]

When placing the adhesive vinyl on how do you get it exact? Are you just very very careful?

[@angelabaldwin2045]

You can add some soapy water to the blank before you add the vinyl. It will let you move it around to get it as exact as possible. Then squeegee the water out. OR, remove just a small portion of the vinyl and stick to the blank with parchment paper under the vinyl until you get it placed where you want it, then slowly squeegee the vinyl down as you remove the parchment paper. I hope that makes sense. if you look up adhesive vinyl hacks, you'll find both of these methods on the web.

[@yvonnetucker1416]

I LOVE IT

[@ruelluis]

How to put white vinyl at the back on sublimated clear acrylic ?

[@camiwalmsley7084]

How do you add glitter or white vinyl to the backs of them? Are the acrylic pieces glued onto the top side of the vinyl?

[@xCARPx2014]

How do you add the white vinyl on the back? I mean how do you cut it? Do you use a plotter with the shape & size of the acrylic or do you just go around it with scissors or something?

[@TheMajenos5]

Nice work what paper do you uses and I’m having trouble sublimation it looks like it has water stains or sweat mark my press set up to 375f-60 sec but it’s still not working I started out with Teflon sheets only and then I switch to butcher paper only so I’m having trouble still any tips please and thank you

[@mdwilson85]

How did you cut the vinyl for the back. Did you put it an laser cut or did you put on and trim with an exacto or something?

[@Zindee]

For one of them I just trimmed with an exacto, the others I did with a vinyl cutter (silhouette)

[@amywollet1164]

I'm making these now for Christmas gifts. I am pressing around 385-400 (old press) for 40 seconds. The paper is sticking after soaking. I will let dry and try magic eraser. Thanks for the tip!!

[@brunovilla1778]

are there any safety tips you would recommend with heating up cast acrylic? Does the material give off any toxic fumes? Thank you for your video!

[@sheilahammer]

Thank you so much for the great video. How do you get the perfect fit of vinyl on the background of the clear acrylic?

[@Zindee]

The files come presized :) www.zindee.com

[@lauriecaron8760]

Are you sealing these with anything? Ex: UV resin, epoxy, etc?

[@DoctorCutLaser]

what printer u use?

[@jvaj86]

how do you mak the tape not show up the creases on the acrylic? mine keep showing

[@glynyscooke7282]

Hi Zindee, how heavy would you say that platen is?

[@virginiadancy6124]

water soak - is it soapy water and is it cold or hot water, you video helpful, I'll wait for response, thank you

[@mirasfanfiction]

so helpful! Thank you!!

[@LilMissSousa]

Did you cut your acrylic yourself? If so did you cut it yourself? Just curious as the acrylic is perfectly sized to all the images you sublimated onto them . Great tutorial just didn't see that information provided

[@kendrickpope1493]

Just want to clarify did you use sublimation blanks?

[@rseltd]

Why not do a Hot Peal after it's been pressed? heat resistant gloves? Just asking. Thanks

[@Zindee]

You could but it’s super important to get it under something heavy right away and hot peeling can add to warping ♥️

[@aimeeclark2531]

I tried this for the first time this weekend and I cannot figure out how to prevent the tape from leaving impressions on the acrylic. Also sometimes it subs matte and sometimes shiny and sometimes both lol. I can't figure out how to get it to sublimate shiny. Did you encounter these issues? Maybe it is just trial and error...

[@donnamcdermit7322]

I'm having the same issue. Does Zindee ever respond to the questions asked here? I don't see an answer.

[@colleenhickey2509]

Do you sell your products on temu canada ..? Or just states

[@eco-worldtechnologies535]

I am trying to sublimate acrylic keychains, am using cast acrylic, my prints comes out well but when scratch with nails the some of the ink comes off, is there a way to protect the print on the acrylic to come off.

[@zaidacastillo4257]

Can we add UV Resin once we sublimate it to give a domed look? ty

[@Zindee]

Sure can!!

[@zaidacastillo4257]

@@Zindee Thank you so much

[@Dawnycap]

@@Zindee is there something else I can use? I don't want to use resin, but want it shiny. Someone suggested dimensional magic. Will that work? What about a glossy spray? I don't want to ruin the photo. Thank you!

[@trenfo74947]

Thank you. I have soaked in dawn and water. Is there something I need to scrub with to get the paper completely off?

[@Zindee]

Magic eraser works great!

[@trenfo74947]

@@Zindee thank you

[@normamedina7549]

So how you can put color on the svg that you send us where there is only a silhouette?

[@robineaster5216]

what can i do if mine warped? They are cooled off now and was wondering if I heat them up again and put something heavy on them if that would work?

[@Zindee]

Absolutely!

[@lallybean]

How long do you leave it in water for? I have been soaking the acrylic for 5-10 minutes and the paper is still on even when wiping it off. :-(

[@Zindee]

It varies depending on your pressure, use a magic eraser to help remove it if needed

[@buddysmith7080]

Would you use something like Hyperion on the sublimated acrylics to add to the longevity of the image/vinyl?

[@LoveMyBoys3]

Where can I find the acrylic shapes ?

[@Zindee]

Www.zindee.com

[@amynardone5916]

Do you need teflon if you use the Easy Press and have a heating pad?

[@Zindee]

Yes the Teflon is simply to protect your press so definitely recommend to protect your easy press

[@jenniferleebo3340]

So do u add the vinyl before or after the heat press sublimation Also what printer for sublimation do you recommend paper also lol

[@dezi.monique]

I believe it’s adhesive vinyl. So you might want to add it after you sublimate.

[@LucyLu70]

Thank you for this video, Did you remove the clear plastic that was on the acrylics?

[@Zindee]

Our acrylics don’t have clear plastic :) it has brown protective paper that you will remove to reveal the clear acrylic

[@thecraftyboston]

Love the shelves that you have your glitter on in the background. Can you tell where you got them????

[@Zindee]

these :) amzn.to/3xbInTT

[@thecraftyboston]

@@Zindee thank you!!

[@shauneriver3973]

Can you paint the backs?

[@Zindee]

Yes sure can!!

[@chauneceyomally]

Can this be done /w clear sticker paper? Can the sticker paper take the heat? If not is there a material this can be done /w which is not sublimation? Tku..

[@Zindee]

waterslide is an option, no heat needed

[@danibiggerstaff4564]

What press are you using im interstead in one

[@yet-youngeducatedtalented2177]

Is the white vinyl htv or like sticker vinyl?

[@meganmosiman6779]

Do you guys cut acrylic blanks in a shape if we send you the image?

[@Zindee]

Yes we do customs :)

[@raquelrojasrc]

I can’t find the cast acrylic on you store. Can I use any cast acrylic?

[@Zindee]

All of our acrylics are cast acrylic :)

[@gracewiesen7047]

Can you use a Cricut Easy Press 2 to do this and if so do you use the same heat settings as a clamshell heat press?

[@rosemartin6505]

As long as the Easy Press can go up to 385 it should work.

[@prptink]

This is great! Going to your website to order some today 😊 I’ve been sublimating for a couple months now and wanted to do something like this so I’m so glad I came across your tutorial. And of course I subscribed and hit that bell too 👍🏽 thanks

[@Zindee]

thank you :)

[@victoriawagner9562]

Can you help with the sizing………im using design space, but can’t get the sizing down….please help

[@estellaarredondo9032]

Yay

[@aprillynn1981]

How do you get the picture to sublimate? How do do you know sizing???

[@Zindee]

the files that come with our acrylics are already sized so if you have a sublimation printer you just print it ready to go :) if you dont have a sublimation printer you can order a custom sublimation from the website and what you would do is set up several images you want on a 8.5x11 sheet or 12x12 sheet in your software select print select save as PDF and then upload it to the website and we will print it for you!

[@tripleweesmedia5716]

Please,is there special sublimation paper for acrylic? Have tried it ,is not working. Please what can I do? Thanks

[@yolandenichols]

How did you create the designs for the shapes?

[@Zindee]

I designed them :) but with purchase of the acrylic you get a matching download

[@lauriecaron8760]

where did you get your tape dispenser?

[@ashley5683]

When ever I use the heat tape on my acrylics, it always indents the acrylics where the tape is so there’s tape lines in it!

[@roadto63kg77]

Need to loosen the heatpress

[@ashley5683]

@@roadto63kg77 I have learned this, thank you!!!

[@fionalilley5073]

What font is best to use on the small 5ml round acrylic keychains. Mine come out to thick. Thanks

[@colleenhickey2509]

How do we know whats cast acrylic or not ...some items diesnt sau

[@Zindee]

All acrylics on the zindee website are cast acrylic

[@emilyitreallyworks1915]

Question about the order on the press. Is it teflon, butcher paper and then teflon again?

[@ady22us]

How did you remove the paper that was stuck to the acrylic after you pressed it?

[@Zindee]

Soak in warm water or magic eraser :)

[@menamc78]

So I did this and my acrylic has like impressions that look like snowflake clusters. Is this due to temp?

[@Zindee]

That sounds like maybe you are pressing acrylic that is not cast?

[@dianatefft1935]

Whats the best printer for sublimation?

[@Zindee]

We use sawgrass for everything :) shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1137072&u=1635241&m=77504&urllink=&afftrack=0

[@dianatefft1935]

@@Zindee thank you ❤️

[@Planningismyjam]

question, i did this but have like tape marks on there (not residue) did i do something wrong or how do i prevent this

[@Texaschic79915]

I just did this and the tape left residue on the front of the ornament. Any advice on that ? Thank you

[@meliezzawalker221]

do you use a pad on the heat platen?

[@east928]

question: I tried this and didn't put anything on the back because I wanted a see-through effect....but after removing the paper, it still leaves a slight residue (clears up when wet, but obviously won't stay wet)...any ideas on how to get this to stop?

[@oliveandpearl6997]

Epoxy or UV resin will keep it shiny.

[@capturedbydaisy5446]

Hi any video on car coasters? I'm confuse I order clear decal and I thought they were ready to tranfer to my my keychain? But if they are sublimation clear decal do I have to press the acrylic keychain?

[@printspretties7489]

I’m getting misty moisture marks on my acrylic what could this be? The paper was fully over the acrylic

[@gladisalonso7474]

Do you use the same temperature and time for the white acrylic? I did and after wiping off the paper it leaves a funny texture, thought it would be shiny

[@Zindee]

The white will leave a matte finish :)

[@meganmendez4555]

How to we open the files as a print and cut or can we open in procreate, how do I get image exact size of acrylic?

[@Zindee]

You will open the svg in your software for print and cut and it will already be the right size

[@christinagoodland1932]

This is awesome! And I have to ask lol where did you get your heat press?

[@Zindee]

Thank you!! shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1137072&u=1635241&m=77504&urllink=&afftrack=0

[@Milk_kit_is_here]

What type of white vinyl do you recommend for the back heat vinyl or permanent or?

[@Zindee]

Permanent :)

[@Milk_kit_is_here]

@@Zindee thank you!

[@connieantal6765]

After removing the paper on the acrylic does it dull the shine?

[@sharizalselamat1775]

Awesome video! Really helped alot. But 1 question, can i use any inkjet printer to print on the sublimation paper or do i have to buy a sublimation printer?

[@brittneywacek3696]

You would need a sublimation printer. There are videos for converting an epson ecotank to sublimation.

[@lauradavidson5375]

Can you sublimate on all your vinyl products.

[@roadto63kg77]

Hi... are u using vinyl for fabric?

[@dawncohen1081]

Can parchment paper be used instead of butcher paper?

[@jfisher446]

Parchment paper should not be used. It's infused with silicone to make it moisture resistant, whereas the property that you seek in the paper is the ability to absorb the dye/bleed (i.e. absorb moisture.) Parchment paper would therefore be counterproductive. Regular printer (copy) paper, packing paper, or newspaper can be used in substitute.

[@Dawnycap]

@@jfisher446 Thanks! I purchased the butcher paper.