How To Make A Cheap Sublimation Printer || Sublimation For Beginners || Epson EcoTank To Subli
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- The cheapest way to start sublimation printing at home is by converting an Epson EcoTank amzn.to/3cM8N5g to a sublimation printer! This is the most inexpensive way to sublimate for the everyday crafter. Let me show you how to quickly and easily convert this printer into a sublimation printer, step-by-step, perfect for the sublimation beginner!
🤯 DON'T Convert Epson Eco Tank To Sublimation UNTIL YOU KNOW ALL 6 • DO NOT Convert Epson E...
SUBLIMATION SUPPLIES (affiliate links*):
⭐ Epson EcoTank Printer (home crafter) - amzn.to/3cM8N5g
⭐ Hiipoo Ink - amz.fun/GH/kimbyers
⭐ Sawgrass Printer (business quality) - heattransfer.ositracker.com/1...
⭐ ASub Paper - amzn.to/3mfk1Cl
⭐ Heat Tape - amzn.to/3QJDJnZ
⭐ Butcher Paper - protective paper, available at your grocery
SUBLIMATION BLANKS:
⭐ All Types Of Sublimation Blanks - heattransfer.ositracker.com/1...
⭐ Mason Jar Sub Blank - heattransfer.ositracker.com/1...
⭐ Tumbler Sub Blank - heattransfer.ositracker.com/1...
⭐ Cricut Mug Blanks - amzn.to/3JVCdwQ
⭐ Earrings - amzn.to/3Nplx2A
⭐ Christmas Ornaments - amzn.to/3sInhug
CRICUT MUG PRESS:
⭐ Cricut Mug Press - amzn.to/3w7XNIV
⭐ Cricut Mug Press Bundle - amzn.to/3QHEBJy
CRAFT ROOM SUPPLIES:
⭐ Pink Lint Roller - amzn.to/3cXhjhM
⭐ Clear/Gold Tape Dispenser - amzn.to/3dGpZIB
NOTE: If you are looking for a high volume printer, one you would use to start a business, I would suggest exploring the Sawgrass Sublimation Printers at Heat Transfer Warehouse: heattransfer.ositracker.com/1...
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you purchase something through this post I will earn a small fee from the retailer at absolutely no cost to you. They pay me for bringing you to them and I use it to keep the craft room stocked and the coffee pot working! Thank you for supporting me! All content, ideas, photography and opinions are that of my own.
✏️ IN THIS VIDEO YOU'LL LEARN: ✏️
00:00 Introduction: What Is Sublimation & How To Make A Cheap Sublimation Printer
01:24 Supplies For Sublimation Printing
02:20 Unboxing Epson EcoTank Printer
03:42 Unboxing Hippoo Ink and How To Store It
04:03 How To Use Syringes To Fill The Sublimation Ink Tanks
06:24 Helpful Tips For Filling Sublimation Ink Tanks
08:08 How To Clean-Up And Store Sublimation Ink Syringes
09:18 Sublimation Printer Set-up With Computer
10:03 Materials For First Print With Sublimation Printer & What To Expect
10:29 ASub Sublimation Paper Overview
11:31 Is Epson EcoTank Good Enough To Start A Sublimation Business?
12:01 Sublimation Designs Using Cricut Design Space
12:33 On The Craft Table & First Look At Sublimation Print
13:57 How To Wrap Sublimation Design Around Mug
16:05 Wrap Sublimation Mug With Butcher Paper & Why
16:33 Using Cricut Mug Press To Sublimate
17:23 First Sublimation Mug Revealed!
18:25 Sublimating A Mason Jar
18:37 What Are Your Questions About Sublimation Printing?
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REQUEST: If you have a USED Epson Eco Tank, and you've successfully cleaned it out with a newly released "clean-out" kit, please share what you used. Thank you for sharing and happy sublimating! 🩷
Kimmmmm!!!
Thank You!!!
My husband gave me his card to get a sublimation printer which I told him it was like $600. After watching your tutorial I am about to finesse. I can get an eco tank printer and throw in a heat press and get my needed supplies all under $600😉.
One of THE best tutorials Ive ever watched. I love the tutorial because your instructions were clear. You did not assume your veiwers were not beginners with this. Also you weren't chatty. Sometime tutorials can be long and drawn out which makes me fast forward pass vital points.
5 stars and I just hit the bell, now you can't get rid off me. Keep up the good work!!!
Thank you so much for the sweet note April! 💕 I'm glad the video was helpful! And YAY that you get to have both a printer and a press! You're going to love making all the things. And I'm so thrilled you're here with me for regular sublimation fun. I've made a ton of videos from garden flags to tshirts to earrings to phone cases, and I have many more planned. 💕😊 I just got a tumbler press this week so I have some sublimation tumblers on my short list! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!!
@@KimByers 🥰
You have the best video out in how to turn your printer into a sublimation printer. You're awesome! Thank you.
So sweet! Thank you so much. Lovely comments like yours keeps me making video. 💕I hope you get to give sublimation a try. It's a ton of fun. As a matter of fact, I'm making Christmas ornaments with tons of color today! 😊🎄
This was the most useful video I have found on sublimation and setting up a printer. Thanks so much! Excited to get started :)
So glad it was helpful Rachel! Thanks so much for watching!! 💕 Happy crafting!
This was one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen - and I'm so happy it's on a topic I want to learn about! Thank you so much!
So glad it was helpful Lisa! 💕😊 Thanks for watching!
Totally Amazing! Love your tutorial. You have sold me on the Epson ET-2720. I have been watching many tutorials on sublimation and doing some research on ink and such. Thank You😀
Hey Carolyn! So glad you loved the video and I know you're going to really enjoy sublimating. I love have access to all the colors and all the patterns! You can find my sublimation playlist here and I hope you'll craft with me once you get your printer! th-cam.com/play/PLYJAbsWmbUWZLEbS0jJVQrJ9h2WB7Qh-9.html 😊💕
That mug is the cutest! This video was so informative especially for me as a beginner. Thank You so much for making this video!
So glad you liked it Robin! Thanks for watching and happy crafting! 💕
I love your ideas. I’m really interested in sublimination and can’t wait to find cute ideas.
Thanks so much Renee! There are so many darling things to make and I have a ton on my list for this summer and fall. 💕 Happy crafting!!
Amazing demonstration!! The first few seconds of listening to you drew me in.
Thanks so much Linda! I'm glad you liked the video and if you decide to try sublimation I have a lot of projects I think you'll like! 😊 Happy crafting! 💕
I've been watching videos for a few weeks now, and I thought the videos I saw gave me what I needed to know. You by far ma'am showed me something none of the other videos showed and for that I just want to say THANK YOUUUUUU!!!!!!!
Oh thanks Lauren! 💕 So glad I was able to help!
I'm very happy you learned something new.
Yes same here!
Thank you for this video. I have been considering dabbling in sublimation for my little hobby business and this would give me a great way to start and see if it’s something I have a market for I want to stick to. Thank you Kim for such useful material. 🤗
So glad it was helpful Kam! 💕😊
Hi Kim, Thank you for sharing this video. It was very informative. I purchased the Cricut Mug Press and a box of mug blanks not realizing I needed to purchase heat transfer ink supplies. This printer will be perfect. That is my next purchase. Thank you again for sharing.
Hi Carmela! You'll love the Cricut Mug Press. I have a video coming out tomorrow showing you all the details of how to make the mason jars with both sublimation printing and Cricut infusible ink. Plus, I'm making more things, not mugs and not mason jars, in the Cricut Mug Press next week. 😍 Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad you liked the video!!
I just bought the printer can’t wait to try it thank you for sharing
Oh yay Gladys! You're going to love sublimation. It's super easy to have a lot of color all at once! Happy crafting! 💕
I enjoyed your video. I have been thinking of adding this to my crafting. You made it look so easy. I have been using the infusible ink and the mug press but this will give me more options. Thank you
Hey Laura! I love the infusible ink, but I agree about more options. Sometimes I want patterns they don't offer, or colors they don't offer... or that I just don't have in the craft room. Being able to print anything I want is amazing! Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 💕
Great video. I boughtThis printer and I also brought the ink in the sublimation paper
YAY! Welcome to the world of sublimation. 💕I made mason jars with sublimation here th-cam.com/video/CCtGNRjtigw/w-d-xo.html and I'm making so many more things in the coming weeks! Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting!
Just got my machine for sublimation and this video was great! Thank you
So glad it was helpful Carolyn and thank you for watching! By the way, I have a ton of sublimation videos from tumblers to phone cases to earrings to garden flags. Maybe you'll find something you'd like to create: th-cam.com/play/PLYJAbsWmbUWZLEbS0jJVQrJ9h2WB7Qh-9.html Happy sublimating! 💕
This was great and so helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching Rose! Happy crafting!! 💕
I really want to do this!! Thanks for the informative video and making it easy
Thanks so much for watching Julia! 💕
Thanks for sharing! I got a heat press but no cricket or sublimation printer, this method will save me several hundred dollars!
i never thought I would be interested in Sublimation..I figured it would be so expensive...BUT after watching you, I think i have changed my mine....So excited.
Hey Jackie! It's a lot of fun if you can find an economical printer. The big Sawgrass printers are wonderful, but if you're just crafting for fun they're a bit much. I hope you get to try it out! Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 💕
thank you for the video this really helped me ive wanted to do this for a while now
So glad you found it helpful! 💕💕
That was really interesting to find out how to make a sublimation printer. I thought it was going to be some kind of complicated process. Thank you for this video. It was very easy to understand.
Thanks Lisa! It's much more economical this way, especially if you're just crafting for fun.
God bless you ! Thank you so much for sharing God be with you
Thanks so much for watching Susana! Happy crafting and may God bless you too! 💕
This was great! I am excited about using my mug press and I am going to buy a new printer for sublimation. Thanks
So glad you liked the video Nancy! Sublimation and the mug press are so much fun. I have a ton of videos on both. 💕 Happy crafting!
U betcha I would love sublimation and so many choices for designs. Thank YOU for this video.
Thanks so much for watching and if you start sublimating I have a ton of videos showing you fun things to make! 💕😊
Thank You. This was very helpful and easy to follow. Thanks
So glad it was helpful Charlotte! Happy crafting!! 💕
Thank you so much! This was so informative!
So glad it was helpful Ashley! Thanks for watching! 💕😊
Thanks for the great tips. This was a great overview of sublimation printing.
Hi Elva! So glad it was helpful. Happy sublimating!! 💕
Wonderful tutorial👏👏!
Thanks so much for watching Joan! Happy crafting! 💕😊
Amazing ! I've been sublimating for probably 20 years now and when I first started the ink was astronomical. You could put it in a plain old printer but the price of the ink was probably three times the price of your printer. So now I guess I'll be getting myself a new printer and some sublimation ink and starting my business all over from the get-go. I asked for a nice mug press for Christmas because I'm tired of putting them in the oven and then in a bowl of water. Thank you !
You'll love the Cricut mug press! Or did you get the one with the interchangeable sleeves so you can make tumblers, various mug shapes, etc? I have the PYD and some attachments. They're $100 off for Black Friday right now! amzn.to/3GUIR7d 😀💕
Thanks for creating this video on sublimation. I am getting ready to create things that I will be selling on my YT channel. Appreciate the time you took to create this content
So glad it was helpful Ron and best of luck with your new product! 😊
Can’t wait to set up my Epson for sublimation
You're going to make so many beautiful things! Thanks for watching and happy crafting! 💕
Love this video guide 🙌🙌🙌
Also getting Sandra Bullock voice vibes 👌
Hey Mislee! So glad you like the vid! And 😂on the voice vibes! Thanks for watching!
Please more like like this love it easy to understand
Thanks so much for watching Kay and so happy it was helpful! 💕
Thank you. Sending to my cousin. We may just use this guide. Step by Step.
Hey Sam! So glad you found the tutorial helpful! Hope you're sublimating soon and thanks for watching! 😊
Thankyou soo much Kim. I wanted a sublimation printer but didn't want to spend that kind of money. I found the Epson Wi Fi printer at Walmart $199. I ordered the ink on line $18.99 received it same day .Your walk through was awesome. I can't wait to get started . I just retired May 1st and I'm just going to follow you. Of course...if you don't mind.
Oh wow! That is awesome! Retiring and getting such a great deal on a printer. 💕 So glad you're here!! 😊
I just found your channel as I'm considering starting sublimation just for fun...if it's feasible! I have friends who run home businesses doing it and I love the versatility
It is so easy and I love that I can do all the colors at once! Thanks for watching and happy crafting! 💕
Thank you, great video
Thanks for watching Melea! Happy crafting! 💕
I love this!
Thanks for watching Annie!
Yes I could use that with my new business
This printer is great to start, but if you’re thinking of high volume consider a Sawgrass Printer. I have a link in the description. 💕 Thanks for watching and happy crafting! 🥰
You are a great teacher. Thanks 😊❤
Wow, thank you! I needed that today. 💕😊
@@KimByers you deserve it sister ❤😊
Thank you so much for such an informative video. New subscriber
Thanks so much for watching Lynne!
Great video!!! 😊
Thanks so much for watching Felicia! Happy crafting!! 💕😊
Love the video… so informative.. heading now to Walmart to buy the printer lol.
Oh yay! Happy crafting! 💕
Thank you!!
Thanks so much for watching Jennifer! 💕
I think I want to try this! The possibilities seem endless!
Hey Sheryl! It is a ton of fun. I really like being able to print all the patterns and all of the colors without a trip to the craft store. Thanks for watching and happy crafting! 💕😊
@@KimByers I think I’d like to try this, can you suggest a iron or press that’s not so expensive that works good with sublimation?
@@thephotobug55 Hey Sheryl! The best are expensive unfortunately. The Cricut EasyPress is the least price for the quality. You'll want one that will cover the entire area in one pass so you don't get ghosting on your design, so if you can afford it, go bigger and then you can make big and small. AND you want something that can hold a consistent heat of 400. I have a Cricut EasyPress and it works great, but I really want a larger StarCraft press so I can make full pattern flags and things. I have links to the EasyPress family in this video if you want to have a look at them. Thanks for watching! 😊
@@KimByers thank you So much for the information I’ve been doing some research since I’ve written to you and I see exactly what you’re saying is exactly what others are saying as well. So if I do decide to buy a heat press it will be a big one, thanks for taking the time to write
5:29 we've all had a weird analogy just pop in our head and out mouth. LOL. Great tutorial; just what i was looking for this morning, thanks much!
Thanks so much for crafting with me Lisa! Happy sublimating! 💕😊
I have been wanting to do sublimation I have the 8 in 1 heat press machine and I haven’t even gotten to use it since I bought it in August. Watching you and this video just made me buy a printer along with the other things to go with it. I would love to see more sublimation how to videos from designing to complete project. Thank you so much.
Hey Tina! YAY! So glad you're dipping into sublimation. You're going to love being able to print/create with all the colors!
I'm finishing up a video today for sublimation and I have another planned for mid next week. Here's a link to my sublimation video playlist so far if you've not seen these yet. th-cam.com/play/PLYJAbsWmbUWZLEbS0jJVQrJ9h2WB7Qh-9.html Thanks so much for crafting with me!! 💕
Thank you
Thank you for your video
Thanks for watching! 💕
very good video with good information. I have been wanting to get a subliminal printer
Thanks so much for watching Joanna! Happy crafting! 💕
love it i would love to see more
Hey! Here's my playlist of some ideas to get you started with more on the way! th-cam.com/play/PLYJAbsWmbUWZLEbS0jJVQrJ9h2WB7Qh-9.html Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 😊💕
Oh my gosh I see so many new projects in my future.
It is very fun and since you're printing the patterns are endless!!! 😊 Thanks for watching and happy crafting! 💕
Very quick informative video I like your accent
Thanks Andrea! 😂 I lived in Ohio for 17 years so some at home said I lost my southern twang, but I've been back down home for a few years now so I guess I got it back. 💕 Thanks so much for watching!!
I am just starting to get into sublimation. I have a heat press, but may have to wait a bit to get the printer. Until I do get one, I am planning to use the sublimation pens with my Cricut, and ink infused sublimation papers. You can get those papers from Cricut or from Amazon and other suppliers. I really enjoyed the video.
I love Infusible Ink and it's an amazing alternative to sublimation. Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 💕🎄
Great video. Wanted to do sublimation but the cost was prohibitive for me. This I can afford. 😊
This way is much more economical for the crafter. If you were thinking of starting a business where your volume would be high, I would suggest looking into the Sawgrass printer. Or at least knowing that as your volume increased you would want to invest in a Sawgrass. Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 💕
I think I will enjoy sublimation better than working with vinyl. yes, I would love more videos.
Hey Darlene! They both have their advantages, but I do very much love to be able to create with tons of color and patterns all at one time! 💕😊Happy crafting!
I definitely wanna try this if I can work this its a whole new product I can design make and sell
Best of luck on your business idea Delmindi! 💕
Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching Peggy! 💕
very nice...I want to learn more!!!
Thanks so much for crafting with me Saundra! 💕
Been considering getting into Sublimation because I really like working with Infuseable Ink Transfer sheets. but was not sure. This was very helpful...also makes me think more about getting a mug press. (still on the fence about that)
So glad the video helped you learn a bit more about sublimation. I use both sublimation and infusible ink and I have to admit that I love being able to print and press all the colors and patterns at once. 😊 Thanks for watching! 💕
Wish I could see it being printed out of that exact printer though, not it already printed
Hey Tijuania! I have a few videos that show the print coming out of the printer. Here's one! th-cam.com/video/-b8rtYU3sx8/w-d-xo.html I'm making garden flags and you can see the print at about minute 14:40. Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 💕
I love your demonstrations-it is so easy to follow. I am a true beginner. I have the mug press but have not used it yet. I have a epson stylus NX415-can I convert that to a sublimation printer?
Hey Barbara! If you've used the Epson, put ink in the tanks, then unfortunately no. It needs to be a new printer and it has to be an Eco-Tank.
As for the MugPress, I have lots of videos on how to use it. Really easy and you'll love all the things you can make! This is my unboxing video th-cam.com/video/O1XW4oscF8E/w-d-xo.html and then I have videos on making mason jars, skinny tumblers, and of course mugs! Thanks so much for watching! 💕
hah so smart and great video awesome personality
Thanks so much for watching and happy sublimating!
Love love love.
Thanks so much for watching Mary!!
Love it! I am learning now. Is this the best printer to start with??
Hey Jada! It is in my opinion. There are some amazing Sawgrass printers that are perfect for professionals and small business owners, but if you're just looking to craft for fun, this is the best choice out there right now. I have links to both in my vid description if you want to give the Sawgrass a look. Happy crafting! 💕
Amazing tutorial!! Now if I could only find the printer in stock!🥴😭
Thanks so much for watching Shelby and I hope you find the printer!! 💕
You are amazing for sharing this thank you so much. I was wondering how to do lanyard sublimation. And is it possible to do mugs in different colors like a red mug?
Thanks so much for watching! 💕 So for the lanyard, it's much like the project I will post on Sunday. I'm making garden flags, but the process is the same. I hope you'll stop back in to see!
For the mugs, it is much easier to customize white. So if you want a red mug, I would suggest adding the red, along with your design all at once. I added a light pink design to light blue and it turned grey. 😬
@@KimByers thank you for clarification and cant wait to see the video on sunday
I have a cricut mug machine... thanks for the help.
Hey Hilda! Glad you liked the video. Make sure you check out my video on how to make Skinny Tumblers in your mug press too! They're so fun! th-cam.com/video/wxkV-VPpjYI/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas! 💕🎄
Hey Kim, informative video. thank you :)
just wanted to ask can we do the same for any other epson printer? like XP or WF series ? take a new printer and fill with sublimation ink. thankyou in advance
I'm not familiar with all of the Epson printers, but the key is the EcoTank (refillable ink tanks). I would contact Epson if you have any doubt about refillable ink. I'm confident they would help you out to sell a printer! 😊💕
Thank you very helpful, do you have ideas for freehand art with out a printer?
Hey Dawn! It sounds like you need Cricut Infusible Ink Freehand Markers! amzn.to/3AmYTkL You can draw with them and then press the design onto polyblend materials much like sublimation. Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 😊
Nice! Do you have to seal it after with something?
HI Hilcia! No, no sealing. It's baked right in and you're ready to wash in the dishwasher, heat in the microwave, etc. 💕 Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks Kim. This is very useful for beginners like me. And the explanation is very detailed.
I want to make a magic cup for my friend who is going to immigrate to the UK. But later found out that other special printing ink and paper were needed.🙈
But I would like to ask, what is the difference between this method and Vinyl using Cricut?
Thank you for your answer and this helpful video.😊
Hey Ryanne! Sublimation is great, but if you have a die cutting machine like Cricut you can use permanent vinyl and make her mug. (Hand wash.) Here's a quick video showing you how. It's a Christmas mug, but all the important details are there. th-cam.com/video/8CPRLdsOSXo/w-d-xo.html Happy crafting and thanks for watching!! 💕
@@KimByers Thank you.
Video is awesome, u explain everything perfectly. I’m wondering about the color “white” , what if you want to print on a black mug/shirt in white lettering?
Hey Naomi! I've not worked on dark colors yet, but I was just searching for the special paper this morning. I'm not sure about white specifically since that is the absence of color and printers don't have white ink. I think you would have to do color on color, or use a white shirt and knockout the text on a color so that the white shirt shows through the ink. Hope that makes sense and happy crafting!! 💕
You can buy white toner printers for sublimation but they are pretty expensive
@@shelhoyt I didn’t know that!! Thanks for sharing! 😊
I like sublimation.
I have really grown to love it too! I still love my iron on and vinyl, but when the design is really intricate, sublimation is my new best friend! 💕Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting!
Will this work with Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer? I searched high and low for the et 2720 with no luck 🤧. This was the best video by far! And I really have been trying to figure this out and I think I might have just found it here 🥰. I just want to know if it can work with the newer model since I just ordered it just for this.
Hey there! I'm so glad the video was helpful. As for the newer printer, the key is the refillable ink tanks. So if you can fill your own tanks like I show in the video with sublimation ink, it will print. Hope it works out for you!! You'll have so much fun sublimating!
I loved your video. What paper do you use? Were the ink cartridges empty? Is this a special printer? I want to get one to make mug printable can you please help for teachers gifts. I love the bus mug.
Hey! Yes it’s a special paper, linked below in the description as well as the Printer linked below in the description. Cartridges do come empty and you fill them just like I did in the video. It’s really simple. Thanks so much for watching! 💕
Can you show me how you made the bus mug and how to create images to print for mugs?
Hi Kim! Can photographs be printed and put onto t-shirts with a sublimation printer, or just clip art?
Hi Vicky! Yes, sublimation is great with photographs. I've not made a video yet, but it's the same process! Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 💕
So stinking cute
Thanks so much for watching Shugga Rae!
I want to use my Epson r3000 abs the gel press can I do this?
Hey! The printer must be an Eco Tank and it needs to be new. I'm not familiar with that Epson type, but it will need to say "Eco Tank" and brand new. Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting!
Thanks for the informative video. Is it applicable to any kind of epson eco tank printer? Thanks a lot
HI Crisnamorte! Yes, this process can work with any of the EcoTank printers. Just make sure it's new, with no ink ever passing through the machine. Hope you get to try sublimation out. It's so much fun! 💕
@@KimByers yes i will try it, thank you Kim, from now on, i will subscribe to your channel,. Thanks a lot.
@@KimByers thank you kim Byers.... i will try it.... from now on i will subscribe to your channel... thanks a lot
@@crisnamortevillanueva8734 yay! Glad to have you here! 🥰
FYI been sublimating for years as part of my business- sub ink pigment settles, if you'll shake gently before putting in the printer the colors will be more vibrant!
Great tip Andy! Thank you!
This video was so informative!! I’m looking to start sublimation in the near future and I just have one question. Is it possible to do this with any printer that has refillable cartridges? What I mean by that is it only possible to do this on this brand of printer or can it be done with any that are refillable? Thank you so much for this great video, I learned so much!!
Hey Marissa! The Epson, to my knowledge, is the only one. That said, when I found this one worked and worked so well, I didn't look for other options. The key to the Epson is the Eco Tank. It has to be new, it can't be used, and once sublimation ink is in the tank, always sublimation. Best of luck with trying it out and I hope you get to make beautiful things! 💕😊
Great video!
But can you advise me on what is the cheapest sublimation printer, or can i just use normal printer with special sublimation paper and ink?
Please inform me i want to make a small business. I have 0 experience.
Thank u 🌹.
Hey there! So this is truly the easiest way. As for printers, you must have an Eco Tank. A regular printer will not work. You have to discard the regular ink and fill the tanks manually, like I share in the video, with sublimation ink. And yes, you do have to use sublimation blanks or fabrics that are at least 40% polyester. Thanks for watching and best of luck with your business! 💕
Please tell us what type of fabric in clothing work with sublimation ink. Is it like Cricut's polyester only? Are we limited to only Cricut blanks for tshirts and other clothing?
Hey Vicky! You are NOT limited! A polyester blend, at least 40% polyester works best. I have a video going live tomorrow where I sublimate onto a Amazon basics tank top and it came out beautifully! You can also get lots of blanks at Heat Transfer Warehouse. heattransfer.ositracker.com/185477/11767 Thanks so much for watching! 😍
Hi, Kim. Can we add Sublimation to anything, shirts, mugs, pillowcases from the store or do they specifically have to say for Sublimation?
Hey Viki! They need to be sublimation, but if it's fabric you can also get things that are at least 40% polyester and sublimation will work. For other items, you need them to have a poly coating for the sublimation ink to stick. Cotton and non-sublimation surfaces won't work. Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 😊💕
did the syringes come with the hiipoo ink set, or would i have to buy it separately
Yes! The syringes come in the box with the ink! 😀
Where did you get the pink lint roller holder from?
Hi! I got it from Amazon. I can't link it to this response, but I put a link in the video description for you. 💕th-cam.com/video/5vYb07dVOAw/w-d-xo.html Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting!
Is this the same paper to use for t shirts as well?
I use A Sub paper for tshirts, flags, phone cases, etc. amzn.to/3IXJWKx I really like the quality of the print. Thanks so much for crafting with me!💕
So sublimation is basilly ink that gets pressed into the t shirt or where ever u doing unlike vinyl which is pressed onto the t shirt for example
Hi Janet! Yes! Sublimation is the process of heating ink into a substrate (shirts, mugs, wood, etc.) anything with a polyester-ish coating or material that is at least a 40% blend. Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 💕
Would one be able to convert an ecotank to dtg? If one built a base for a shirt, would the eco tank nozzles work on a garment? Are the more expensive Eco tanks a better choice. Does it matter? If the et can't be converted to dtg. What can? Thank you.
Hey there Joshua! I unfortunately don't know the answers to your questions. Hopefully there is someone out there that has created a great video on the topic. And if you find out and want to share, please come back and comment here so others can learn! 🩷 Best of luck!
Can you switch the ink back to regular ink for just printing? I would like to use it in my classroom when I am not crafting.
Actually, you can’t. 😳 The printer needs to be brand new, and then once it’s converted it should stay that way. Because it’s not only in the tanks, it goes in throughout the printer. Sorry!!
I heard you can just the cap from the regular ink and pour sub ink into it for a faster pace
Hey Oscar! I'm not sure, but if you try it let us know! Thanks for watching!!
So once you put those in colors in, can you refill with different color of ink?
Hey Sar! The ink colors are standard and the printer will mix them for you. But you can absolutely keep refilling them! Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 😊
Hello I am new to this I do have a cricut mug and all the things that goes with it to put onto my mug but it does now transfer into the mug or it is not very bright could you have an idea what I am doing wrong
Tania
Good morning! A few things to look at. 1. Sublimation ink is duller on the paper than it is once it's heated to 400 degrees on the substrate (cup, tshirt, etc.). 2. You must use a sublimation approved substrate (cup, tshirt, etc.). Regular materials won't take the ink and will come out dull. 3. When you print on your sublimation printer, make sure you're choosing a "photo quality" print, otherwise your converted printer will hold back some of the ink and your project won't be as bright. I hope one of those things helps you determine what's happening with your project. Thanks for crafting with me and see you in the next one! 💕
Did you have to do chipless when converting?
Hey Latosha! Chipless? I'm not sure what you mean?
Out of curiosity do you handwash the mugs or is it dish washer sage so the lettering/design doesn't come off?
Hey J! If you're sublimating, it's completely dishwasher safe. You can wash away. Vinyl on the other hand can peel away after a hot dishwasher. Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting!
Hi Kim, I am really interested in buying a new printer and setting up as you've done, but I've read about ICC profiles to get correct colour management, have you felt the nead to do this, or did it come with the print ink, not sure if it's needed as also read it needs connection to Corel or PhotoShop software which I don't have as I can't afford the subscription. I am quite a new user of the Cricut Maker and want to do more with sublimation etc. Great video, thanks in advance for your help :)
Hey Karen! Okay, so this is my perspective on all the color management. If you are crafting for fun, the color variations are so slight that it's not necessary and this printer and ink work great. If you are starting a small business and you need precise color, skip this printer and get a Sawgrass. They are professional grade and very precise. The price tag is of course higher, but it includes the software as well and you don't have to do the work arounds like I've shown with Cricut Design Space and Canva. You can see some of those videos in my Sublimation Playlist if you're interested. th-cam.com/play/PLYJAbsWmbUWZLEbS0jJVQrJ9h2WB7Qh-9.html Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 💕😊
@@KimByers Thanks so much for this reply and the great explanation, you've put my mind at rest, a sublimation printer will be my next purchase, and I think I'll just keep to the cheaper variation you've shown here 🥰
@Karen Balmbro Glad I could help Karen! 💕
I have one of the epson workforce printer that uses cartridges; will that work or does it absolutely have to be the ecotank type of printers?
Hey Jess! Unfortunately it has to be the EcoTank because you have to be able to change the ink. Actually with the EcoTank you never put in their ink, you put the sublimation ink in new. Thanks so much for watching!! 💕
@@KimByers oh okay, thanks so much for the reply!
Hi, can i convert the epson L3151 for sublimation please?
Hey Garreth! I'm not familiar with that particular printer, but the key is the Epson EcoTank. If it has an EcoTank that you can put the ink in yourself, then it will work for you. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you get to sublimate! 😊
I enjoyed your video. I do however have a question. I have read that if you do not use the printer often the ink can dry. Is this true?
Hey Karen! Sort of. I didn’t use mine for two months and when I used it again I had to clean the heads. It’s an easy process that the printer does, but you have to let it set for 24 hours before you use it. Once I ran the head cleaning function it printed beautifully. 😊 Hope this helps! And thanks for watching! 💕
@@KimByers thank you
Great video, why don't you remove the ink from the bottles it comes with, clean the bottle and add the sub ink and transfer it with the manufacturer nozzle? Should make filling tanks much easier
Hey Paul! This video is a few years old. The new sublimation ink from Hiipoo is in the easy bottles so refill is a snap. Thanks for crafting with me! 💕