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Sublimation business essentials I would buy (again)
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items A mix of supplies I would buy again knowing what I know if i was starting over.
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Printers
Paper
Tape
Gloves
Sublimation Ink
Heat Presses
Printers
Variety of printers for Sublimation
This printer allows you to print up to 13x19". This is better to have than to not have, as anything over an XLG shirt will need to have a bigger sized print. It also allows you to do more then just shirts, for example: Sublimation mats, canvases, and...
This printer is also very easy to check the ink levels, and is light weight, doesnt take up much room, and is easy to maintain.
This printer is also very easy to check the ink levels, and is light weight, doesnt take up much room, and is easy to maintain.
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Wireless All-in-One
This is a current printer I have. Its easy to use, lightweight, and the prints come out beautiful. You need to purchase sublimation ink separately.
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless All-in-One
Paper
Sublimation paper, hands down the best paper. This is for 8.5x11, dries quickly, and prints come out bright and fresh. Doesn't jam my printers like other brands have.
A-SUB Sublimation Paper 8.5x11 110 Sheets
If you are going to be doing larger prints, this is the best brand to go with. This is the 8.5 x 14 size, again, its Sublimation paper always turns out bright and fresh with the ink saturation and dries fast.
A-SUB Sublimation Paper 8.5x14 100 Sheets
Tape
Sublimation tape is an essential to keeping your prints from moving and bleeding. This tape was a staple in essentials. Some people have claimed it left yellow marks on their mugs, I have never had that problem, but there are other alternatives like ...
10 Rolls Heat Resistant Sublimation Tape 10mm
As an alternative to the brown tape, this tape has been reported that it does not leave marks on people's mugs.
Hewslaty 4 Rolls Heat Transfer Tape 10mm/20mm
Gloves
Get heat resistant gloves. These gloves are amazing! DO NOT USE ONES FROM DOLLARMA, they will melt even though they look the same. These are quite inexpesnive for a 1-2$ more. Trust me, the last thing you want is those bumps melting on your hot fresh...
Heat Resistant Glove for Curling Iron
Sublimation Ink
This ink works with the ET2800. Cheaper than most of the brands out there. Colours come out bright and vibrant.
Hiipoo Sublimation Ink Refill Bottles
Heat Presses
Popular top rated sublimation heat press. Basic version, but if you arent looking to do hats, this will do you just fine. 15x15 is the standard for making tshirts but if you want to go bigger, there are other options. This is a clamshell so getting g...
PowerPress 15x15 Inch Digital Heat Press
If you are looking for a pullout heat press, this is it. Bonus its pink! 15x15 standard size, but the pullout feature makes it easier to line up shirts, or other blanks that you are using. Just becareful!
BetterSub 15x15 Digital Heat Press Machine
Blanks
I’m really happy with this Duufin sublimation keychain set! It comes with everything you need to create custom keychains: 60 round MDF blanks, 60 key rings, 60 plastic clips, and 60 bright and colorful tassels (30 colors, 2 of each). The colors are g...
Duufin 240 Pcs Sublimation Keychain Blanks
I sold so many of these MDF ornaments, the MDF discs are sturdy, smooth, and the perfect size for personalized ornaments (about 2.83 inches). I used them with my heat press and sublimation printer, and the images transferred beautifully—vibrant and c...
SAVITA 25pcs Sublimation Blank Pendants
Sublimation bundles are always a good choice. It makes you aware of what you like and don't like to do, it makes you aware of your limitations, and it makes it easy for you to keep it on the cheap without investing in 100-500 pieces.
Modacraft 128-Piece Sublimation Starter Kit
Sublimation coasters are a great seller, especially for cars. They fit most cars and can be personalized, and durable. Saved me so much time from cleaning gunk out of my car holders from kids.
Okllen 60 Pack Round Sublimation Coasters
Misc Tools
Absolutly need some kind of parchment paper to wrap your designs in or cover so there is no blow out. Just placing the sublimation design and pressing is not enough, you need to protect your work :)
Reynolds Unbleached Parchment Paper 2-Pack
Pressing pillows for your heat press add additional measures to ensure your design is transfered equally, It raises the pressing area so designs don’t get distorted by seams or thick areas and prevents issues like faded edges or cracked designs cause...
4 Pack Teflon Heat Press Pillow Mat Bundle