To reduce the residue problem, try spraying from much farther away (I spray about 18 inches away from my product...working inside a large cardboard box helps with the overspray). You also want to use the least amount of spray possible because it will block the ink from soaking into the product if you use too much (which might be why your coasters turned out faded looking?).
Thank you very much for this comparison. I've been wondering about the spray adhesives out there. It's good to know that they leave a little residue in case I sell a shirt. I don't want to send a shirt to someone that's sticky. 😁😁😁 I have noticed that after I press a shirt and it has tape lines, if I remove the sublimation paper and tape and press again for about 5-10 seconds the lines disappear most of the time. Thank you so much for this video and all your videos!! I have learned so much from you and whenever anyone asks for help on something, I'm always referring them to your channel and specific videos!!! Your the best out there and I so appreciate all you do for us!! 💖💗💛💖💗💛💖💗💛💖
Interesting results. Watching other videos suggest not spraying directly but rather spray across and let the mist settle on the print. Provides sufficient adhesion without the remaining tacky surface after heat pressing.
We tried the Eco Mist. Total disaster, came out in HUGE clumps no matter what we tried. Ended up going with the Scotch Brand Repositionable Spray Mount from our local Michaels store instead, and now it's our go-to. We use it to hold huge sub paper sheets onto neck gaiters for heat pressing. :)
Another video recommends iCraft Pixie Spray. I have little .5” or 12mm round earring bezels that come with tiny discs that your image gets sublimated on. I spent time laying out a full page of 70 images. (10x 7) She used that spray and I found your video to compare and research. I think spraying an adhesive will be much more manageable than trying to tape down a full page of half inch circles. Wish me luck. Thanks for your experiment.
Thank you Angie I have been looking for something like this I did a 9 panel photo pillow and used sublimation tape and some photos shifted and there was ghosting so I'm definitely going to give this a try Thank you again for everything you are amazing.
SO GLAD I watched this video: I actually thought the sub spray turned an unsuitable-for-subbing substrate into a polyester-coated substrate...oh, my. Lol. Great tutorial Angie, thank you.
When doing the sock, why not just fold over to cover both sides at once instead of cutting in half? Then just press both sides. You will not have a noticeable seam then.
Hi Angie, I was reading about the 66 spray. And it claims to be a repositional adhesive. This made me wonder if it could be sprayed on a cricut mat that has lost its tack. Have you ever tried it?
@@AngieHolden Thanks for your reply. I also haven't had any success in retacking a cricut mat. I used a product called Tack-It and that didn't work at all. Until I saw this video it made me wonder if a spray adhesive would work better. If you try it, let me know if you could. Thanks.
I didn't. The single reason I did not do that is that people that sell there products don't want to wash them after sublimation. So, I thought it was a useless exercise for the majority of users.
@@AngieHolden I’m working on a project with my daughter trying to make vintage patches and I want to do the sublimation method but I don’t wanna get it wrong
@@TheMsimington that is telling you to keep the CAN away from temperatures over 120, since the contents are under pressure the can will explode in heat. but the spray will be fine on the substrate.
I did up the time/temperature partially through the socks so you need to take that into account. But yes the adhesive did seem to take a little of the sublimation print away in some cases.
I saw a comment earlier here that someone does use Aleens tacky repositional spray with good results. She said the colors were vibrant and that it was not sticky
@@AngieHolden im not thinking so much about if the seller does. but what a customer would think and if they wanted to buy more or not. like if they wanted a large order but because of the quality after washing . could make or break a deal. thats where i was thinking . anyhow just a thought no worries
Always fun to watch but I definitely think you used way too much spray. I don’t have the patience for spray, but I have always seen it very lightly and not directly. The guys at conde actually advise just spraying a mist and letting it drop onto the print.
To reduce the residue problem, try spraying from much farther away (I spray about 18 inches away from my product...working inside a large cardboard box helps with the overspray). You also want to use the least amount of spray possible because it will block the ink from soaking into the product if you use too much (which might be why your coasters turned out faded looking?).
I would say that is definitely true! I am giving up on the spray for now though.
I love these comparison videos you do! I use the Elmer's Glue Spray adhesive & it hasn't left any stickiness after pressing.
Good to know!
I definitely think the spray takes away a bit of the ink. The one with the tape definitely looks more bold.
Thank you very much for this comparison. I've been wondering about the spray adhesives out there. It's good to know that they leave a little residue in case I sell a shirt. I don't want to send a shirt to someone that's sticky. 😁😁😁 I have noticed that after I press a shirt and it has tape lines, if I remove the sublimation paper and tape and press again for about 5-10 seconds the lines disappear most of the time. Thank you so much for this video and all your videos!! I have learned so much from you and whenever anyone asks for help on something, I'm always referring them to your channel and specific videos!!! Your the best out there and I so appreciate all you do for us!!
💖💗💛💖💗💛💖💗💛💖
Thanks for watching!
Interesting results. Watching other videos suggest not spraying directly but rather spray across and let the mist settle on the print. Provides sufficient adhesion without the remaining tacky surface after heat pressing.
I have gotten better but still don't like these brands!
We tried the Eco Mist. Total disaster, came out in HUGE clumps no matter what we tried. Ended up going with the Scotch Brand Repositionable Spray Mount from our local Michaels store instead, and now it's our go-to. We use it to hold huge sub paper sheets onto neck gaiters for heat pressing. :)
I should definitely try that brand.
Another video recommends iCraft Pixie Spray. I have little .5” or 12mm round earring bezels that come with tiny discs that your image gets sublimated on. I spent time laying out a full page of 70 images. (10x 7)
She used that spray and I found your video to compare and research. I think spraying an adhesive will be much more manageable than trying to tape down a full page of half inch circles. Wish me luck.
Thanks for your experiment.
I have been using the DyeTrans spray from Conde with good luck now!
Thank you Angie I have been looking for something like this I did a 9 panel photo pillow and used sublimation tape and some photos shifted and there was ghosting so I'm definitely going to give this a try Thank you again for everything you are amazing.
Yep! Any time!
SO GLAD I watched this video: I actually thought the sub spray turned an unsuitable-for-subbing substrate into a polyester-coated substrate...oh, my. Lol. Great tutorial Angie, thank you.
There are sprays for that! I haven't found one I like though!
You give such great tutorials it's a shame they are those who don't love your hard work as the majority does like I do
Another great presentation Angie.
Thank you so much 🤗
I’ve use the eco mist and I found I barely spray it and it doesn’t leave residue … you have to use a light spray and it’s still sticks well
I am tempted to try again but I am tired of messing up blanks!
Hi Angie! Could you please try doing a mug with the spray adhesive.
It does specifically say you should only use for fabric or soft surfaces. I don't think using it on mugs will be good!
I just love you, so grateful for all you do !!
Wow, thank you!
When doing the sock, why not just fold over to cover both sides at once instead of cutting in half? Then just press both sides. You will not have a noticeable seam then.
Yep you can with the spray! I was testing two different sprays so I couldn't really do that. Then with tape you have to press one sign then the other.
Just an idea. run the sock from corner to corner with your easi press then you should do the whole sock with one press.
That might have worked actually!
Thanks for the tutorial, very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Angie, I was reading about the 66 spray. And it claims to be a repositional adhesive. This made me wonder if it could be sprayed on a cricut mat that has lost its tack. Have you ever tried it?
Both of these were various places that did show that use. I have always had ZERO luck with doing that but I haven't tried either of these brands!
@@AngieHolden Thanks for your reply. I also haven't had any success in retacking a cricut mat. I used a product called Tack-It and that didn't work at all. Until I saw this video it made me wonder if a spray adhesive would work better. If you try it, let me know if you could. Thanks.
I am curious if you washed the items to see if the tackiness remained or changed the color at all?
I didn't. The single reason I did not do that is that people that sell there products don't want to wash them after sublimation. So, I thought it was a useless exercise for the majority of users.
Cheer bows are very difficult. Spray saved my life.
Hey Angie I wanted to know your opinion on loctite adhesive spray for white subliminal shirts
I haven't had any luck with adhesive sprays. I have another to try but I haven't yet.
Ok thank you I just brought crafters bond I’m going to try for the first time
@@amandarivers1773how did this workout when used
Won’t there be fumes from the spray adhesive being heated to such a high temperature?
I don't think so? You spray just a little and let it dry first.
How did you make your shirt…do more
I purchased this one.
@@AngieHolden I’m working on a project with my daughter trying to make vintage patches and I want to do the sublimation method but I don’t wanna get it wrong
Hi Angie, do you know if you can purchase preprinted sublimation patterns, if you don’t have a sublimation printer? Love your videos!!!
I used to purchase from Etsy all of the time. There are people out there that will print for you!
have you tried the sublimation spray that's for sublimating on cotton? If so which one do you recommend?
I have and I don't have one I would recommend.
Hi I use Aleene's tacky spray (temporary adhesive - repositionable) leaves no residual stickiness and the picture is vibrant.
Good to know! Thanks!
Hey. I have that. Does it work well with the press. I was scared to try it because it says to keep from heat that’s above 120degrees
@@TheMsimington that is telling you to keep the CAN away from temperatures over 120, since the contents are under pressure the can will explode in heat. but the spray will be fine on the substrate.
Do you know how to get the sticky off with the adhesive off?
If you use a good sublimation adhesive, you shouldn't have any sticky residue left.
So the adhesive spray doesn't have to be specifically for sublimation?
Adhesive does not.
Maybe it's just lighting but the taped ones look like they took the paint better
I did up the time/temperature partially through the socks so you need to take that into account. But yes the adhesive did seem to take a little of the sublimation print away in some cases.
Did you need to wait till the first side of the sock was completely cool before pressing the other side of the sock?
I mean it was cool? But it could probably be warm and still work.
@@AngieHolden so wait till it no longer has any heat and then do the other side
I think it could still be warm. I don't think it matters.
The shirt link is missing in the description
I didn't put one on purpose. I am not sure where that particular shirt actually came from! HA!
Also, would this work on a straight sublimatable tumbler?
It is really only recommended for soft surfaces.
the ones with the spray adhesive are lighter. the tape is darker color
will aleenes reposition able tacky spray work?
I haven't tried it! These are the two that I saw recommended on sublimation websites.
@@AngieHolden Angie,
Thank you for your quick response and as always I appreciate what you do you teach me so much
Thanks again Steve
I saw a comment earlier here that someone does use Aleens tacky repositional spray with good results. She said the colors were vibrant and that it was not sticky
I am confused why are you spraying the shirt when its 100% polyester? Sub gonna look good on 100% polyester. So whats the purpose of the adhesive?
To hold the paper in place while you press like the tape usually does. This is adhesive purposes only.
Which brand it is?
I have an update for this video here: th-cam.com/video/p8eupQ7jyTY/w-d-xo.html
I like the sprays BUT they take away color or don't absorb it as well as the tape. The tape seems to soak in most of all the ink.
I felt like on the coasters you could DEFINITELY see a color difference. The socks were slight and the shirt there really wasn't a difference?
Thank you Angie for your tutorial. I thinkI will stick to my tape. I have not have any lines on any of my shirts. Hopefully, I wont! Don’t jinx me! 😂
You are so welcome!
do the tape lines disappear when the item is washed?
No they will not. I have washed one shirt 30 plus times and it still has lines.
@@AngieHolden that sucks. does the sticky stuff come off after washing?
I didn't try as I feel like people that want to sell their projects don't want to wash them first.
@@AngieHolden im not thinking so much about if the seller does. but what a customer would think and if they wanted to buy more or not. like if they wanted a large order but because of the quality after washing . could make or break a deal.
thats where i was thinking . anyhow just a thought no worries
Always fun to watch but I definitely think you used way too much spray. I don’t have the patience for spray, but I have always seen it very lightly and not directly. The guys at conde actually advise just spraying a mist and letting it drop onto the print.
Perhaps? Either way this was NOT for me! At least not right now! HA!
Bom dia!!!!