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I’m showing how glow in the dark HTV looks after sublimation.

Sublimation ink does not show on black - and this particular term was actually a very high search term people looking how to do this used.

You're welcome!

Sublimation ink

Fantastic! Glad it helped.

I used 2 different printers. When I refer to the ones being printed with the sublimation process, that is dye ink. Pigment ink for the other ones.

​@@stacyodesignsStacy when you say inkjet printer you are using sublimation ink in the inkjet printer!. I'm new to this, my understanding it always has to be sublimation ink no matter what..

Can you explain what is not working?

This particular project was for a client, so I'm not sure. BUT,...before I offered this type of material to my customers I had made many shirts for my family to test out. Lasts about 25 washings before the image starts to blur a little. The HTV has never peeled or cracked though.

You are absolutely correct. There are so many ways to achieve this. However, I prefer the feel and vibrancy of the subli.

I haven't experienced that after heating. But maybe your colors are a little off and you saw the true print after heating. Sublimation prints out dull, and heat brings the colors to life.

I just posted a quick short to show you, and tagged you. But here is the direct link to view it: th-cam.com/users/shortsU4zruO9328Q?feature=share

I am still using it. The video has now been posted for 11 months. However, I did purchase 2 - and I just grab whichever. But yes, very durable as long as you use it properly.

I’m going to try this. Do you mean a silpat?

I have tried with the heat press, heat gun, even the back of an iron. So many ways to get great results with this process.

Silpat is a brand, no? Its a tephlon coated sheet. Its very thin.

It does get confusing! And now Design Space has defaulted 'mirror' when you set it to cut HTV. I hope this was helpful.

Hello! Welcome to the community :) So, Oracal is adhesive vinyl. It comes in matte or glossy finish. In this case I used matte. The other side is the paper that you peel off. I just hand cut around the design, then peeled off the backing paper and adhered to a mug. It does not require heat.

Since the ribbon is polyester, the heat from the press was enough to seal the cut edges. But you can also hit it with a flame really quick.

hmmm - I've never had that issue. HTV requires more pressure than sublimation. Try increasing that. Also, maybe your press is a little uneven? If pressure isn't the issue, try using a pressing pillow to distribute the pressure evenly.

Thanks - Actually waiting NOW in anticipation of the baby to be born (hopefully) today!

You know why???????

I didnt? I didn't have any pieces left over. I'll have to check -thank you. (however, it didn't seem to make a difference as the print still came out great)

@@iammarymaryann you are welcome. So fun, right?! ☺️

@@tzvialorusso1602 you are welcome! I hope it helps 🥰

So, they are both sublimatable HTV's. Better? hmmm. Well, I can say I've used both products - after about 4 or 5 washes the HTVRONT brand showed SIGNIFICANT dye migrations and started to blur. But initially prints beautifully. The EasySubli holds up to (in my experience) a minumum of about 20 washings. Neither cracked, more of a ink blurring situation. (I'm also not the best at following washing directions though)

Sublimation will not show on dark fabrics. You would need some sort of HTV to carry the color. If you use a sublimation HTV like easysubli, you can just press a regular sublimation. If you want to use the hack, you can actually use a regular white HTV. The subli mask is a stick transfer tape that holds your design together. You would need that to make sure its lined up if you have negative space or little pieces in your design.

Glad you liked it. Hope it helps

The clear film usually comes with the DTV. It's basically like a trasfer tape. The material is used with a regular inkjet printer. Not sublimation ink.

@@stacyodesigns where did you buy the DTV

I'm not familiar with Shipstation's platform - but a quick google search shows "Go to Account Settings. · Select Account from the left-hand sidebar, then choose API Settings. Settings Sidebar: Account dropdown." This was from Shipstation.

You are very welcome. :)

Yes! It doesn't come out as vibrant - but it definitely works. Take of look at this showing the wash results: th-cam.com/users/shortsXk8QFOfTMs4

If the film is running through your machine, but not printing, the sensors are not recognizing it. Try taping a white paper to it. Tape the length of the top and bottom. I have also seen some people put a few lines of tape down the back as well.

After this video, I never got around to posting an update. The initial print and press was great. After only a few washes in I did notice an absolute TON of dye migration. All of the white parts are now a blotchy gray. :( I'm going to stick with either DTF or easy Subli for black shirts.

I didn't actually find this overly stiff, as it is vinyl. But, you can definitely feel it.

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. Yeah - I don't have time to make a 45 minute video. I try to be direct, and be the teacher that i would want to learn with. Sometimes you just want to learn the steps,...not watch a documentary about shirt making. ;)

Thank you. Glad you liked it!

I am! These turned out way better than expected. I am very happy with this product. Also, I stuck it on a coffee mug at my home, using it often, and have been putting it in the dishwasher. It has held up!!!! I really need to do an update video on it.

Yes.

Glad it was helpful!

Glad you like it ❤

100%! This was my first experience with the DTF hack. Now I use a heat gun on low and I can control the melt better.

I'm not sure I understand your question. The Subli is a sublimatable HTV. You will always see/feel it. It is not like sublimation paper where you transfer the ink only.

They are always updating the platform, but last I saw it was on the individual product page.

Thanks! My girl @DreamDesignInk always provides the best service and prints. You should check them out on Instagram :)

This is done with sublimation. It is a whole different process than regular inkjet printers. This is printed with sublimation ink with a converted Epson printer onto sublimation paper. Then pressed onto Oracal 651 vinyl.

It's a mix truthfully. It also depends on your press. Mine tends to run a little hot. Sublimation in general has pressure sweet spot. Too mcuh and you burn. Too little and not even pressure. You have to test it for your conditions.

I would not recommend it. Polycrylic is not food safe. Go with either a sublimation coated mug, or try out the UV DTF transfers. They're amazing, can go on any hard surface and wash great.

Thanks - I really want to LOVE this. I'm going to try your method.

Thank you for your question. I would stay go with easy subli or flock. That being said, create your design so there is negative space. That helps with the feel and wearablity. You might also consider traditional DTF transfers - but again, with negative space. Any design that is a big block on top of HTV ill feel weird to wear.