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All Materials You Need as a Sublimation User!

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Are you just starting out with sublimation? Try taking a look at this list! I have posted all the things I use currently to sublimate :)
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All the things I use to make sublimation happen!

 
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If you want to make t-shirts, mugs and more with your Cricut, you have to get a good heat press. This bundle is great in order to create all the fun extras like mugs, hats and tumblers. If you get a normal press, you are limited to mostly making t-sh...
Swing Design 15" x 15" Swing Away 8-in-1 Heat Press - Turquoise
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In order to sublimate, you need a sublimation printer. This is a regular printer that you can buy sublimation ink separately and use as a sublimation printer. This was the most budget friendly option that I could find starting out my sublimation jour...
Epson WorkForce ST ST-C2100 Wireless Inkjet Multifunction Printer - Color - Copier/Printer/Scanner - (5760 x 1440 dpi class) - Automatic Duplex Print - Upto 3000 Pages Monthly - 100 sheets Input ...
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Starcraft has been one of my favorite brands for all things vinyl and sublimation. This ink is compatible with all epson ecotank printers.
Starcraft Sublimation 4 Ink Bundle (CMYK)
 
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I always recommend using the same ink and paper combo. They are made to work together so you will most likely have a better outcome.
StarCraft Sublimation Paper 8.5" x 11"- 25Sheets
 
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When sublimating it is SUPER important your image does not move. Heat tape is a great way to keep things in place. I tried the siser brand and it wasn't my fav, so you should try this!
2 Packs Heat Resistant Tape for Heat Press
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Ink will bleed when sublimating and it is super important to use a new sheet of white butcher paper every time. The brown paper can sometimes make your product off colored.
White Kraft Butcher Paper Roll - 18 Inch
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Sublimation Blanks

here is a list of sublimation blanks. Sublimation can be tricky but awesome once you get it right. 

 
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These mugs look even better because the are frosted. Just watch out, they can be finicky.
Hobby Lobby Sublimation Frosted Mug Blanks- 4 Pack
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I love these. They just look so sleek and professional when you sublimate on them.
MerryJoy 4 PACK Sublimation Glass Blanks, 16 OZ
 
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If you love the frosted glasses like I do, then you will love the color faded ones too!
OneNY Sublimation Glass Blanks with Bamboo Lid
 
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These are so cool! I just found these and I think they are an awesome idea.
Sublimation Blank Ice Lolly Sleeves (30 Pcs)
 
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These make really great gifts
Simpli-Magic Flour Sack Kitchen Towels, 14-Pack
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This is just a sublimation staple. I keep a bunch of these at my house and they have come in handy for gifts.
8 Pack 20 oz Skinny Sublimation Tumblers, White
 
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I love this one. It is 30 ounces!!! I made one for my husband and it almost fits the entire pot of coffee!
AiHeart 30oz Sublimation Tumblers (2pack White)
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I got these to make my kids Water bottles for school!
ZONEGRACE 12oz Kids Sublimation Tumbler (5 Pack)
 
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When Sublimating of clothes, it's super important to have at least 85% polyester. Sounds awful right? If you keep looking around you can every once in a while find a 100% polyester shirt that actually feels nice!! this is one of them.
Hanes Sport Cool Dri Performance T-shirt, XL
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These mugs are so cool! When you put your image on the mug you can't see it, but when you put hot liquid in the cup your image is revealed!!
TANGLONG Color Changing Coffee Mugs 11oz Set
 
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The mugs just look very nice and professional when you sublimate.
Drasealand 12oz Insulated Stainless Steel Mug
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The mugs are sooo nice and look really classy when you get it right!
MAIKESUB 12 oz Sublimation Clear Glass Mugs