Sublimation Starter Guide: Everything You Need To Know To Start Sublimation Crafting

Sublimation Starter Guide: Everything You Need To Know To Start Your Sublimation Journey

1.) Printer 

Recommended Sublimation printers (link to convert your printer is above)  

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/2060808357693602

Epson ET-8550

Max Print Area: 13” x 19” 

Recommended place to buy: Office Depot, Epson , Amazon

https://amzn.to/41Wn9cl

Epson ET-15000 

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 F570

 

Eco tank Based 

Max Print Area: 24"

https://amzn.to/4p6bx0H

Sawgrass SG500 or SG400 

Cartridge Based 

Max Print Area 8.5”x14” 

https://amzn.to/4mZYE6u

Sawgrass SG1000 or SG800 

Cartridge Based 

Max Print Area: 11”x17” (13”x19” if you purchase proper attachment) 

https://amzn.to/41OHtwi

 

2.) Heat Press  

15 x 15 https://amzn.to/3rsc6pP  

If you don’t have space for a large heat press Cricut Easy press 3 is a great alternative 

https://amzn.to/4mmzUoS

https://amzn.to/45RdTYt

Heat gloves  

These are optional but a good idea  

https://amzn.to/3UDfrQy

Epson Conversion Videos

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 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR3UGxTqyu5ov0_NA_YbBJSKv3zDkLISZHmvsdlDdZuIo6g28CzNba3aze4&v=AW9hLmivs5c&feature=youtu.be 

3.)Sublimation ink 

Cosmos ink 

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1363259&u=2857631&m=89134&urllink=&afftrack= 

Printer’s Jack 

https://amzn.to/3HjpHoE 

 

4.) Sublimation paper 

A-SUB Sublimation Paper 8.5x11 Inches for Any Inkjet Printer with Sublimation Ink 110 Sheets Letter  

https://amzn.to/32Ofly4 

Size 11x17 A-SUB PAPER 

https://amzn.to/3Gkr6Kc 

A-SUB Sublimation Paper 13X19 Inches for All Inkjet Printer with Sublimation Ink 110   

https://amzn.to/3GkVxAf 

 

5.) Heat tape-Amazon 

https://amzn.to/3rivPbe 

Heat tape dispenser 

https://amzn.to/3gd8x0f 

https://amzn.to/3IW5gyE 

 

6.) Sublimation Blanks 

 www.kreativelyslayed.com 

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 

https://amzn.to/3rl5nhj 

Teflon  

https://amzn.to/3uirAhV 

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

1. Sequin Flip Christmas Stocking (seasonal)
   
2. Sequin Flip Pillow
3. Pot Holders, oven mitts, and Dish Mat 
4. Baby blanket, Bibs, Socks 
5. Car Towel (hardware section) 
6. Dry erase board 
7. Pillow Cases 
8. Table Runner. Placemats 
9. T-shirts (select stores mostly kid's sizes and adults medium and under) 
10. Notebooks (glitter and non-plastic ones) 
11. Toilet paper (for gag gift) 
12. Glitter vinyl paper 
13. Slippers 
14. Playing cards 
15. Wooden frames 
16. White metal buckets 
17. Ribbon
18. Artificial Flowers
19. Tissue paper 
20. 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://amzn.to/41P9ow4

https://amzn.to/3HMd0bu

Silhouette 

https://amzn.to/3JLhEa9

https://amzn.to/47GxmNJ

Cuts up to 24 inches in width 

https://amzn.to/3oiDWmd 

https://amzn.to/3Js7Hi0

 

10.) Tumblers and Mugs Presses 

Cricut Mug Press 

https://amzn.to/3UHrPin

 

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. 

https://amzn.to/3Hjighl 

https://shopstyle.it/l/bPv6v

https://shopstyle.it/l/bPv6P

Thermometer 

https://amzn.to/3s7iySa 

 

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