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What are Sublimation Crafts?

Thus, no drying is needed and the design is seamlessly infused into the blanks coating.

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Theyre actually the same thing!

How Does Sublimation Crafting Work?

For sublimation crafting you need three things: the dye, a blank and a heat source.

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Sublimation Dyes

You cant use any old ink for sublimation crafts.

Sublimation ink is specially formulated to work with sublimation blanks.

We used the Infusible Ink transfer sheets from the Sparkle Mermaid sampler pack for thisadorable cosmetic bags project.

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Look how vibrant and rich those colors are!

And we used the plain black transfer sheets for thissublimated Awesome Sisters mugs project.

There is actually a third option as well!

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These designs can then be transferred onto the surface of your choice.

Stay tuned for a few upcoming projects we have planned showing this simple technique!

Sublimation Blanks

The number of different types of sublimation surfaces available to use is constantly growing.

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For our projects weve used the Cricut EasyPress and Cricut Mug Press to apply the heat for the transfers.

As alternatives to these presses, you might use a traditional heat press or even an oven.

But note that for safety, this oven should only be used for sublimation crafts and not food.

Lifting a sublimation transfer sheet off of a tote bag surface to reveal a sublimated design: a green circle with the phrase hello beautiful inside.

Why Try Sublimation Crafts?

Thus they look completely professional and the designs wont peel off over time.

Are Sublimation Crafts Better than Heat Transfer Vinyl?

Lifting a sublimation transfer sheet off of a tote bag surface to reveal a sublimated design: a green circle with the phrase hello beautiful inside.

In this case, HTV is the technique of choice.

See our cute littlewood bathroom signorpersonalized womens jumpsuitas examples of when sublimation wouldnt work.

As a Beginner, What Other Supplies Do I Need for Sublimation Crafts?

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Close up image of a large mug with a green watercolor ink sublimation design and phrase reading Make Something you Love.

Close up image of a large mug with a green watercolor ink sublimation design and phrase reading Make Something you Love.

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Matching black and white mugs on a white would surface table. A stack of desert plates with cookies are in the background.

Matching black and white mugs on a white would surface table. A stack of desert plates with cookies are in the background.

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Personalized Trick or Treat Bags

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Collage of images showing the making of drink coasters as examples of sublimation projects for beginners.

Collage of images showing the making of drink coasters as examples of sublimation projects for beginners.