If your laying vinyl or sublimation these are some key items to get you started
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Heat press
Vinyl items you need
Sublimation
Sublimation blanks
Heat press
Must have easy to use and comes with multiple attachments. Cups,plates, hats, and I even use the cup attachment to make tumblers.
Good for beginners. Has multiple attachments. Great for startups.
SHZOND 12x10 360° Swing-Away 5-in-1 Heat Press
Small projects, add your own tag to your clothes.
Calogy Mini Heat Press, Heat Transfer Machine
Cricut easy press allows you to press and store easily if you don't have the space. Comes with a heat resistant trey for storage and sitting while preparing projects.
Cricut EasyPress 3 Smart Heat Press (9x9)
This protective mat will keep you from burning your table while using the easy press. Must have for the easy press.
Cricut EasyPress Mat (16" x 20"), Gray
Heavy duty projects. If you sublimate on here I suggest adding an additional layer of craft paper to protect from ink bleed. As well as on the top. You will ruin your press if you don't.
15x15 High Pressure Heat Press Machine for T-Shirts
This tumbler press will surely make easy to make a tumbler.
Pro 30 OZ Tumbler Heat Press Machine, Findcolor
Vinyl items you need
Tools to help you create that perfect cut out
A definite plus for weeding vinyl. These are some sharp scissors but the weeding tools are key.
Weeding Tools Set for Vinyl Weeder/Scraper
This is the cricut I started out with and still have. Cuts a lot of different materials. This is definitely needed if you are cutting vinyl. Also provides you with cricut software to design all your cutting projects.
Cricut Explore 3 & Digital Content Library Bundle
This vinyl is durable and easy to weed. This HTV is some of the best.
HTVRONT Green Glitter HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl
Vinyl. They have a lot of colors to choose from.
HTVRONT Red Glitter HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl
Always need different colors of vinyl. Black is always a plus to have. Especially for layering.
HTVRONT HTV Vinyl Rolls Heat Transfer - 12" x 8ft
Easy to print on and use as stickers or for whatever
Better Office Products Self-Adhesive Photo Paper
You can sublimate on glitter vinyl or just use it as is.
KISSWILL White Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl, 10"
Sublimation
Must haves
Tape is a must have to keep the image from shifting
Heat Tape for Sublimation Transfer, Heat Resistant
Refurbished Mac. One of the first ones I started out with. For simple projects
Apple iMac MF883LL/A 21.5-Inch 500GB Desktop
Ink is one of the first things you need to convert your printer over
Hiipoo Sublimation Ink for WF7710 ET2760
You need heavy paper to stop ink from leaking through and damaging your equipment
White Butcher Paper Dispenser Box (17.25x175 Ft)
This tape holder can hold 2 rolls of heat tape at a time.
Lint rollers are always needed before u press any design or vinyl.
Lint Rollers for Pet Hair, 400 Sheets Mega Value
Gloves are needed for tumblers. They are made of metal and can burn you. Safety.
BBQ Gloves, 1472°F Heat Resistant Fireproof Mitts
Paper is one of the most important parts and this is my go to. Make sure you check size of printer for accurate paper size
A-SUB Sublimation Paper 8.5x11 110 Sheets 125g
Sublimation blanks
These tumblers are a must have. You can add your images straight to the cup. Comes with metal straws, cleaning brushes, gift package, spil proof lid, non slip silicone. You can't beat this.
Hiipoo 8 Pack 20 oz Sublimation Tumblers Set
Tired of boring pillows or want to give some one a specialize gift. Then you need these. Stuffing sold separately.
Beclumas 10 Pack Sublimation Blanks Pillow Cases
Birthdays, teacher appreciation, Mother's Day, Father's Day, any occasions.
Want to create an all over shirt, then try these. They run a little small so size up and make sure you lint roll your shirt before pressing.
ORJ 5 PCS Unisex Sublimation Blank T Shirt
Mouse pads are a nice thank you gift to add to your sales. And really easy to sublimate.
Bright Creations 18 Pack Sublimation Mouse Pads
These towels are a good way to get started if you never sublimated. You want to practice pressure and heat settings. Or if you want to customize your own towels. This is for you. 💚