Watch the full video to learn how to convert your sublimation printer.
Epson WF Printers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYD2icw0we8&t=2587s
Epson ET Printers
1.) Heat Press
15 x 15 https://amzn.to/3rsc6pP
15 x15 swing away with attachments https://amzn.to/3Fj3FUE
If you don’t have space for a large heat press Cricut Easy press 2 is a great alternative
Heat gloves
These are optional but a good idea
2.) Printer
Recommended Sublimation printers (link to convert your printer is above)
The first few printers are hard to find I suggest looking at multiple places and setting in stock alerts. Most of these store's stock these items early in the morning around 12-3 am.
For my newbies, for sublimation, you do not have to use an eco-tank (ET) printer. If your budget allows for it go for it because it doesn’t use cartridges so easier to add ink. But if not or you're not looking to spend that much upfront. The Epson WF printers are a good alternative and much cheaper.
I also don’t have a complete and extensive list of all the Epson printers you can use. Generally, if you can find empty cartridges for them it will work minus any Epson XP printers. Join my blanks group to ask questions about specific printers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330775050640226
Epson Wf 7210
Max Print Area: 13” x 19”
Recommended place to buy: Office Depot, Epson
Epson Wf 7710 -7720
Max Print Area: 13” x 19”
Recommended place to buy: Office Depot, Epson
Epson ET-15000
Eco tank Based
Max Print Area: 13”x19”
Recommended place to buy: Best Buy with warranty
Epson ET-16600
Eco tank Based
Max Print Area: 13”x19”
Recommended place to buy: Best Buy with warranty
Epson ET-2760
Eco tank Based
Max Print Area: 8.5”x14”
Recommended place to buy: Best Buy with warranty
Epson ET-8550
Eco tank Based
Max Print Area: 13”x19”
Recommended place to buy: https://amzn.to/3EABTmt
(goes in and out of stock make sure you are purchasing from amazon and not a 3rd party seller)
Sawgrass SG500 or SG400
Cartridge Based
Max Print Area 8.5”x14”
Sawgrass SG1000 or SG800
Cartridge Based
Max Print Area: 11”x17” (13”x19” if you purchase proper attachment)
3.)Sublimation ink
Cosmos ink
https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1363259&u=2857631&m=89134&urllink=&afftrack=
Printer’s Jack
4.) Sublimation paper
A-SUB Sublimation Paper 8.5x11 Inches for Any Inkjet Printer with Sublimation Ink 110 Sheets Letter
Size 11x17 A-SUB PAPER
A-SUB Sublimation Paper 13X19 Inches for All Inkjet Printer with Sublimation Ink 110
5.) Heat tape-Amazon
Heat tape dispenser
6.) Sublimation Blanks
Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330775050640226
7.) Butcher Paper
You can also purchase wax free parchment paper, use copy paper, or any cheaper alternative
Amazon
Teflon
Sam's Club
https://mavely.app.link/e/5wZGsqUbgzb
8.) Dollar Tree items for Practice
There are different versions of these items so make sure they have 50% of polyester or more)
Here is a TikTok showing pictures of some of the items below. while you are there follow me. https://www.tiktok.com/@kreativelyslayed/video/7072773916812447022
- Sequin Flip Christmas Stocking (seasonal)
- Sequin Flip Pillow
- Pot Holders, oven mitts, and Dish Mat
- Baby blanket, Bibs, Socks
- Car Towel (hardware section)
- Dry erase board
- Pillow Cases
- Table Runner. Placemats
- T-shirts (select stores mostly kid's sizes and adults medium and under)
- Notebooks (glitter and non-plastic ones)
- Toilet paper (for gag gift)
- Glitter vinyl paper
- Slippers
- Playing cards
- Wooden frames
- White metal buckets
- Ribbon
- Artificial Flowers
- Tissue paper
- Pillows ($ and beyond section)
9.) Cutting Machine
Not required but always a plus to offer more services like vinyl shirts and other projects with both iron on and permanent vinyl and to help once you get advanced in sublimation. I will say that Cricut vinyl is expensive you can’t use coupons and you don’t get the value of what you’re paying for. I suggest siser htv and oracal adhesive if you need to purchase in a store like Michaels, Joann's, or Walmart. These brands can also be brought from authorized sellers and you sometimes get 2 times what you would in store for the same price or less.
Cricut
https://mavely.app.link/e/aCyKuzocgzb
Silhouette
Cuts up to 24 inches in width
10.) Tumblers and Mugs Presses
Cricut Mug Press
Convection Ovens to use for tumblers and mugs
Any convection oven can be used I like wide capacity because tumblers can stand up. But it will still work fine if you have to lay them down.
Thermometer
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