As someone who has been doing sublimation for a year, these are my recommendations if you’re wanting to start! It’ll be a learning process but with the right items it can be SO FUN! 🤩
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Sublimation Blanks
Supplies
Equipment
I converted this printer into a sublimation printer by putting sublimation ink into a NEW printer instead of the regular ink it comes with! ✨
EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer ...
If there’s one thing you’ll want to invest in, it’s your press! You may want to get the 12 by 15 because it’s cheaper but TRUST ME, just spend a little bit extra to get a 15 by 15. Your future self will thank you!!!
CoolSub 15x15 Slide Out Heat Press Machine
A MUST have if you plan on doing tumblers or glass cans!
BetterSub Tumbler Mug Heat Press Machine
Sublimation Blanks
These are another item that are SUPER fun to personalize!
I love using these to make trick or treat bags! They’re very popular around Halloween 🎃
Joyclub 20 Pack Canvas Tote Bags Sublimation
If you can find these at your local Dollar Tree, they’re PERFECT for beginners to practice on!! And they’re only $1.50 each 🤭 super cute for restroom/kitchen decoration!
Driver's Choice Super Soft Microfiber Cloths, 16.9x5.9 in.
These are so fun to personalize!
WHEATHUSK 12 Pack 16oz Frosted Glass Cups
These are GREAT quality for subbing on! Especially for the price!!!
Cricut Men's T-Shirt Blank, Crew Neck
These are a perfect V-neck for women sizes!
Cricut Women's T-Shirt Blank, V-Neck, M
Supplies
You’ll need these! Especially when turning items or taking them off the press!
HTVRONT Heat Resistant Sublimation Gloves 2Pcs
Butcher paper is a MUST when subbing! I buy these rolls and they last me a couple weeks/months (depending how many projects I do)
Trimaco 18-in x 180-ft Non-adhesive Craft Masking paper
I use this when my design is a bit more long than it is wide. Also, when I have to print a lot of small designs since I can fit more on the page!
HTVRONT Sublimation Paper 8.5x14 Inch 200 Sheets
The tape you use to put down designs HAS to be heat resistant! This one is a good option
MEBMIK Heat Tape High Temp Sublimation
Regular letter sized sublimation! This is a good brand.
HTVRONT Sublimation Paper 8.5x11, 150 Sheets
Use this ink for your NEW EPSON ET 2800 instead of the regular ink it comes with!
Hiipoo Sublimation Ink 522 Bottles for ET Printers
This cup cradle is soooo helpful when trying to wrap and tape down your designs to your cups!
YOPPIX Silicone Cup Cradle for Tumblers
On some items, the yellow tape might leave a very light stain so you can use this tape or a clear tape!
KIWIHUB Heat Tape for Sublimation & PCB
Another great option/brand for sub paper!
A-SUB Sublimation Paper 8.5x11 110 Sheets
I bought this when I was a beginner myself and it was PERFECT to begin with. It has pretty much everything you need!
Sublimation Tumbler Clamp Kit 20 Oz Pink
Perfect when working with uneven surfaces or apparel!
