How to Use Sublimation on Canvas
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- Canvases are such a versatile project that make great home decor and gifts. Join us for an awesome tutorial on using a simple hack to make any canvas ready for sublimation. These supplies can be found at any craft or general store! More info below 👇
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OMG!! The tips in this tutorial are absolutely awesome!! Trimming the laminate sheets a little smaller than the canvas and making sure the paper is larger are such helpful tips!! Thank you very much Becky!! This will be a game changer in creating beautiful canvas prints!! And, I had no clue there were matte laminate sheets!!!! Thank you!!!!!
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I hope you start adding in links to which supplies are used. That would be very helpful! Great video!!!!
I finally got around to doing this! It will save a ton of $$$ from ordering them. Thank you soo Much!
So I was wondering the same thing about the product is this HTV Ront clear sublimation HTV or is this clear thermal laminating sheet?
Can’t wait to try this!! I’m so glad I found your channel!! Thank you for sharing all these tips!! 🥰
Me tooo!!!! This video was awesome! Can’t wait to go do it. 😊☺️
Thank you this helped me a TON!!
Thank you for your informative video, Your videos are the BEST!!!
Awesome. I learn something new with your tutorials. Beautiful
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!
You are awesome. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Just plain awesome!
Do you think this could work on glass?
Your videos are awesome thank you 👍
Thank you Becky for the tutorial I have gotten into sublimation and love it.
Glad it was helpful!
Loved this video too!! It crossed my mind just today about sublimating on canvas! Thank you for showing us this! Can’t wait to try it!
Love your videos!
Thank you so much! ---Becky
Really great work, thank so much
Glad you liked it!😊
Thank you.
Nice, I love Design Bundles, because if your video I up my subscription
You are Amazing!!!!! Thank you for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Great video!!! I had no idea I could do this.
Glad we could help, thanks for watching! 😊
I love this so much, and I'm SO thankful you mentioned there's both a glossy and matte version of the laminate. I love the idea and the ease of this, but the glossy glare on the ones I've seen has really hindered me from giving it a go. I do have one question - Do you find this method has better results than the sublimation sprays out there? I want to be able to put out the best quality I can!
I have been using this process for a few years thanks to Griffith Designs
Awesome Buddy! That is great that Griffith Designs made the discovery, I'll have to check them out. I appreciate you watching! ---Becky
I have just bought a Cameo 4 as my first ever machine. I enjoyed the first couple videos I watched but I think this one was more advanced than I am ready for. Thank you for all the videos and I will cut my first thing this week, hopefully. I don't know what a sublimation printer is lol. By the way, Hello from Melbourne Australia
A sublimation printer is a printer that uses inks that can be printed on fabric and won't leak or stain when washed... It goes into the fiber.
Love your videos! So easy to follow! I was wondering would be the best sublimation paper too purchase? So many choices ... I have a Epson 2760.
Thanks for any insight you can give !
Hey Latisha! Glad you are enjoying the videos. I typically use A-Sub paper from Amazon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hello! Love your channel and you! You have inspired me to expand my crafting!! I am wondering which is better 3 ml or 5 ml thermal laminate? Thanks for your time. 🙂
Hey Wanda! So glad you are enjoying the videos! I think either thickness would be fine. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Good tutorial. Where did you find the racks for your paper?
Love this, and can't wait to do my projects... Do you have to use a easy tack spray or does it just make it easier??
You do not need to use the spray, but it can definitely help 😊
Do you prefer to use butcher paper for sublimating or parchment paper for sublimating?
I read through the questions and comments. You showed some of the setting you choose in the SIL program but can you share the advanced section you choose for the color options. My colors are never that nice after pressing
Ms.Becky I just love this tutorial.. thank you so much for sharing. I do have a question, can the image be of anything ? Such as real photos of beach scenes or people at a wedding?
Hey Diane! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, anything you can print will work for sublimation. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Do you have to use the laminate sheet or can you press straight onto the canvas
Your tips will help me. I tried early today and I didn’t have right temp and left laminate too large so it peaked off. Try again tomorrow thank you
Glad to hear it was helpful! 😊
Can you tell us the brand of laminating pouches you use from Amazon and what Matte ones we would get - Thank you!
I’m ready to try! What brand canvas to you use or does all brands work?
Hey Wendy, since you are applying the laminate sheet, any canvas should work, I prefer the panels since they are easy to press. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Love your videos. Your slow and precise. Can I ask abt the laminate sheet and why was that used and a link to make sure I get the right one.
Hey Elaine! The laminate sheet is used so that your sublimation ink will adhere to the project. I have successfully used Scotch brand from my local office supply store and also the Amazon brand, I'll link below. Hope this helps! ---Becky
www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Thermal-Laminating-Plastic-Laminator/dp/B01LZUEX07/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=thermal+laminate+sheets&qid=1618593074&sr=8-4
Once done, can I seal with UV resin?
Does the laminate sheeting yellow with time?
Does the adhesive burn or leave a residue?
Hey Becky.....great video. I'm just getting into sublimation (haven't done any yet). Question, do you have to use butcher paper or can you use parchment paper to cover everything? Thanks! BTW love the design you did.
Hey Kathleen! You can definitely use parchment paper (uncoated). Thanks for your kind words and good luck with your Sublimation journey! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles thank you!
Hi I am new to sublimation and love your videos. Should I let the canvas cool between putting the laminate onto the canvas and then the sublimation print.
Yes, I would let the laminate cool for a couple minutes before sublimating it.
What if your canvas is larger than the laminating sheet? Do you just piece it?
This is a great video, thank you for sharing. Would this method also work on a canvas tote bag?
Hey Susanne, unfortunately this wouldn't work on a canvas tote bag as the laminate sheet remains stiff and can have sharp edges. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles so, this is only good for canvases? Is there a way to sublimate on canvas tote bags? Or anything else that's canvas material that is not an actual "canvas?"
@@christinam5354 hi christine just search for tote bag sublimation blanks, these will already be prepared and ready to accept sublimation ink and will void the need for the laminate sheets. tony uk
Loved it! Can you use a photo? And do I mirror it? Thank you 😊
Hi Debbie! Yes, you can use a photo and it does have to be mirrored. Just make sure the photo is bright and clear otherwise it will show darker. Let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help!
What is the model of sublimation printer that you use please
Hiii! New subbie here! Thanks for sharing :) do you mind telling me where you purchased your paper trays? Been looking all over for these exact ones
Hey Javiah! I believe I purchased these on eBay, you can search for scrapbook paper racks I believe. I'll be honest, they are actually a little bit of a pain to get the vinyl in and out (the back corners catch on the wire) and the shipping was expensive. But it's the only ready-made shelving I've found that fits the vinyl sheets so perfectly. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Design Bundles oh no really?? You’d think it’ll be easy right haha
How can u get the brown spots off of the canvas? My temp is 385 and 60 secs. Is it the pressure
Can you use that laminate paper to sublimate on other stuff that’s heat resistant?
Will you send me the link for the heat sealed laminate sheets?
Can I make sublimation printing on paper art
I did exactly as stated in the video and my design didn’t transfer to the canvas very well. In fact very little of the ink transferred over. I am using a heat press and temp 400. Thankfully my design wasn’t a waste as I was able to repress onto a wash rag .
We’re able to figure it out
Can you use any kind of canvas? Does it have to be a panel? Very cool btw, and I love the design! The laminate, is that something you purchase for any heat transfer? Or is that like the laminate you buy with laminating machines?
Great questions! So to start off with, the laminate is just a thermal laminate sheet you can purchase to use with a thermal laminator, you can grab them at your local office supply or online. You can apply it to almost any hard surface to apply sublimation, but it works best with canvas and wood (coming soon). I only use this method with canvas panels because with regular wrapped canvases, you would have to remove the canvas from the frame, apply the laminate and sublimate, then reattach to the frame. It can be done, it's just not as easy of a process as the panels. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles oh you just gave me an idea... do it as a reverse canvas.
I've seen others use a canvas but you have to put something (foam, cardboard) in the "hole" on the back so you can have good contact with the canvas.
@@susang.5832 I saw someone who used resin in the back of canvas. It was lovely! A surprise on the back!
Can you use adhesive spray to keep it in place?
Absolutely, Lisa! I use adhesive spray on (almost) every project, it's a life saver! ---Becky
Is the surface waterproof?
Do you have to use easy tack or can you just use heat tape. Thank you for this video.
You do not need to use easy tack, you can definitely just heat tape the design.
Do you need to use the krylon easy tack? Have you tried it without it?
Hey Brittany! The EasyTack is optional, it's just to keep the design from shifting during the pressing process. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Did you use Presnetation paper to print onto or Sublimation paper?
When you removed the top sheet & exposed the photo it looked like ink was missing in several spots but at the very end of your video, the photo was in full color. Did I miss something? The finished product looked great! Also, I did a welcome gift for a friend of mine on wood. Is it possible to take the design I did in vinyl, print it and apply it to canvas? Hope that makes sense? TIA
Hey SJ, I think what you may have seen is the glare on the glossy lamination sheet. The print definitely sublimated very well. And yes, anything you can send to your printer can be used for sublimation, SVG, JPEG, PNG etc. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Thanks for asking because I saw the same thing and was wondering.
How do you hang that canvas
Do you save your image in silhouette or or do you change it to a png file to save
I print directly from Silhouette, so I don't personally have to save it. But if you wanted to save from Silhouette and print through a different software, you would need the Business Edition upgrade and you can save it as a PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG, etc. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Does this make the canvas water proof?
Hello is the spray that you hit the image with just a sealer for the image if so can I use mod podge clear matte sealer ( what I have on hand) . Also do you have a video on how to canvas into a bigger surface . My printer prints up to an 13x19 . However I have 11x17 paper on hand and trying to make a 24x30 canvas
It's a tack spray to hold image from moving
Hey ty for this video was wondering if I can do this process on an already wood framed artist rough canvas? And if so what temp and pressure do u use on the wood frame? If this makes sense anyway 😂
Never tried it honestly ! I will make some research and possibly video testing it. Stay tuned!
For the laminate sheets does it have to be thermal or self sealing. TIA
Hey Cathy, it does need to be the thermal laminating sheets. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I can’t find this laminate material. All I see are pouches on Amazon. I’m not sure what I’m looking for. Help pls 🙏
So I was wondering about the product... is this HTV Ront clear sublimation HTV or is this clear thermal laminating sheet from amazon basics?
Hi - love your channel - when i press the lamanate onto the canvas I get little divits from the canvas showing through the laminate so when I press the photo onto it the photo comes out with all the marks of the canvas if that makes sence - any idea how I can get a smooth finish on my laminate without the marks coming through
Tyrone, this is normal, it's going to conform to the canvas texture. I think higher pressure is better, it at least makes it look uniform. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles Thanks Becky - Enjoy your easter
You could use polyester canvas from ConeyIslandTransfer.com
Hey Jen, you certainly can, I know there are lots of sublimation suppliers out there. Using the laminate is super easy and wonderful in a pinch, though, so the still make my favorites list. Thanks for the tip, sharing is caring! ---Becky
I love this video and making the canvas pictures.. But I cant get rid of all the bubbles (400 / 20 sec) no matter how hard I try smoothing them out with my scrapper and hand, they just dont go away... and my colors dont seem as bright as they should (400 / 60 sec) I do also notice some yellowing along the edges, is this from the laminate? Using Scotch Thermal Laminate pouches.. Any suggestions?
Im using the same and mines
super bubbly as well!!
I had a question about the thermal sheets. Every time I try putting it on my canvas it wrinkles all over. I am using a heat press to do this. Do you think I need to try a different thermal laminate paper or is it something else? Thanks
Hey Jeff, I haven't had this problem before. Have you tried different temperatures? What type of laminate sheets are you using? ---Becky
Just buy inkjet canvas.. why the fuss!!
I am doing a 24x48 canvas. It's going to have Dad in the middle and photos around it. Do I cover the whole canvas with laminate sheets, heat with the heatpress, then put dad and photos?
Hey April! I don't see why not, but I'm not sure that you wouldn't see the seam between the sheets. If you can find someplace that sells laminate in large enough sheets or rolls to cover the entire canvas at once, that would be ideal. Hope this helps! ---Becky
How do I prevent my canvas from curling after ?
can you add a link to the materials you used? I want to buy exactly what you used as far as the heat laminate
Hey Dorothy! For the laminate sheets, I have used both the Scotch brand from Walmart (or any office supply store) and the Amazon brand. The canvas panels can also be purchased on Amazon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi I have a very thick cardboard piece and was wondering if I could use this method to sublimate on it. Do you think it will work?
That's a great question, you may be able to! We have not personally tried it but please let us know how it works for you!
Does it matter about the size (I think the thickness) of the laminate? I'm seeing rolls of laminate at 1.5 mil, 3 mil and 5 mil. Does it matter what I use?
Hey Kristina! When I ordered lamination by the roll, I ordered the 3 Mil. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I am wondering can I use the Loctite 200 adhesive spray?
You could also do it without the spray, the spray is to insure the design doesn't move.
Sublimation is only for polycoated material so does this laminate sheet allow us to use non poly coated and dark materials?
Hey Cristina! Yes, the lamination will accept and hold the sublimation ink and can be used on a few different surfaces including wood. This won't make a difference on dark materials since the laminate sheet is still transparent. Hope this helps! ---Becky
In new to this, could u use the wax paper instead of butcher?
Hey Kryss, wax paper isn't recommended but you can us parchment paper and also regular copy paper in a pinch. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Does it matter what side of the laminate you use, I see some are matte on one side and glossy on the other
Hey, great question! Yes, you need the side that was on the inside of the pouch, it's usually the matte side. One one side is meant to adhere when heated, so only that side will work to stick to the canvas. Hope this helps! ---Becky
i'm wanting to do a qr code for wifi at our business, on a little flat canvas, but the sheets i have are glossy and im afraid it'll have issues with the glare and scanning. has anyone tried this?
i dont want to buy 60.00 matte just for this!
girl every time you do a video i laugh each and every time you use the words "super excited"😂😂😂😂
Hi Sharon! Thank you for watching and we're glad we could make you laugh 😊 What did you think! Have you tried sublimation on canvas yet?
@@DesignBundles I've been a crafter for about 20 years. So yes I have done that before
This is great! Have you ever tried embossing powder with the sublimation inks? I'd also love info on printer and inks.
Hi Susan! Thank you for we haven't yet, but we will add this to our list of tutorial ideas! We use the Sawgrass sublimation printer in many of our videos but do a comparison in this one: th-cam.com/video/9C_RJr6lzoE/w-d-xo.html 😊
What is the easy tack for?
Hey Jessica! The EasyTack is to hold the print in place so it doesn't slide around during pressing. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Do I need to use the spray or is that optional ?
Hey Jeilin, the spray is optional, it just helps keep the print in place. Hope this helps! ---Becky
If I want to add wording to one side and an image on the other, how would I prevent the edge of the paper lines as it will be two separate prints
You'll want to line them up as close as you can. Or you can print and press one and then put the other paper down and then parchment paper on top and press. - Brittany
Does it take special laminating film?
Nope, just the same laminating sheets you buy at your office supply store or Amazon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hello. For me the image came out fine but I can’t seem to get the air bubbles or wrinkles out. I put a pillow cushion under to raise it in the heat press to make sure I get a good pressure and I did it without. Same issue. How do I avoid the bubbles or get them out?
Also I tried smoothing them out while canvas was still warm and no success.
Hey Jerzee, I don't normally experience that problem, but do the bubbles stay after the laminate cools down? Let me know and I'll do some research on my end too. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles It happens to me too. Bubbles do stay after it cools and sublimation comes out very bad. :( Im very frustrated.
When making laminate canvas, what temperature do you guys use? Everything comes out great except the canvas itself lol its comes out a bit bent. How do you guys make it straight again?
Help 🥺
Great question! If your canvas is bending, try putting something flat and heavy on top while it cools (ceramic tile, reams of paper, etc). This should help keep it flat. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I tried this it came out pretty good but my ink wasn’t perfect on one side not sure what happened
Hey Crystal, my first thought would be inconsistent pressure. Perhaps a pressing pillow would help, but be sure to layer butcher paper over the pillow too. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Great video! Soooo many questions, though!
First of all, I'm new to sublimation and am wanting to add so many more sublimation things to my arsenal that I want all the knowledge now. LOL
(1) Where did you get your canvas board at?
(2) Heat Transfer Sheets, are those just laminating sheets for your laminator? If not, where can you get these at?
(3) I'm wanting to do a picture of my kids onto canvas ... do I just print the picture the size I want to my Sublimation printer and then press it on or do I have to have those sheets?
(4) What's the purpose of the Easy Tack? Is it just to hold the sublimation to the canvas?
Hey Kathy! These canvas panels are from Amazon but I've read you can purchase them at most craft stores also. Any lamination sheets should work as long as they are thermal and not self-sealing. You can press any photo you like on the canvas as long as you have pressed on the thermal lamination sheet first. The adhesive spray is for alignment to keep the image centered and also prevents ghosting. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey, where did you get that paper and what is it called?
Thank you
Im talking about the sublimation paper.
Hey Mummid, I purchase sublimation paper from Amazon, usually the A-sub brand. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Where can you purchase designs?
Hey Brittany! Lots of great designs on DesignBundles.net! ---Becky
Are there any types of canvas for this or any type?
Hey Munish, any type of canvas should work, as long as it's a canvas panel (which are flat without the internal frame of a standard canvas). You can use a standard canvas, but you will have to remove the canvas material from the frame before pressing. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Why do we need the lamination paper
The degrees and seconds are the same for a heat press
Yes, that is correct Romeo, the time and temperate is the same on a regular heat press. Thanks for watching! -Becky
Design Bundles thank you
Hey I keep getting this brown spots after laminating the canvases ! I’m not sure if it’s burning but there this little brown spots. Has anyone had them ?
I haven't had this, but it does sound like scorching? Do you have a laser thermometer to gauge the temperature of your heat press? ---Becky
@@DesignBundles I have the same problem. Looks like glue from the label or bits of glue on the canvas that scorch. I have not seen other people have that issue. Wonder why. Will check my heat with thermometer to make sure it is not too hot! I did 400 degrees for 10 seconds then 400 degrees for 60 seconds.
what is the heat sheet laminate name from amazon?
It is lamination paper that you would use for a laminator. - Brittany
Is there a link for the laminate sheet? And which side of the sheet do we use?
I AM REALLY STUCK ON THIS TOO!!!! I have rewatched and rewatched your video, working step by step but I am still stuck on which side, and I have pouches, so do I separate them so instead of 50 pouches, I get 100? I'm using Scotch 3M. wasn't sure if it was like TP, you never go generic (at least I don't) sorry TMI. :)
😜Never mind ya'll. "So the side which was in the middle before you separate both side should face down to the canvas (you can see from 4.50)". see below what reply Design Bundles said to Arnie Wayman. ✂✂✂
At 5:28 she rips them apart after cutting the laminate edge seal but before cutting it to fit the canvas. :) I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!! Thank you Design Space!
What does adding easy tak do?
Hi Caitlin! The Easy Tak is used in place of heat tape to keep the design in one spot. 😊
How do you stop the canvas board from warping
It sounds like there may be too much pressure. - Brittany
I don’t know what I’m doing wrong . I followed the steps and the letters are smearing and a lot of moisture is coming out of the back of the canvas. Should I wait for the paper to dry before ironing on?
Hey Alease, the ink will gas-off when heated, is there any chance you are seeing that instead of moisture? If it is moisture, a pre-press should get the moisture out for you. If your letters are smearing, that sounds like ghosting, are you using any type of adhesive or tape? ---Becky
After sublimating if i were to add glitter htv can I?
Hey Julie! In theory, yes, but you may see some of the sublimation ink transfer over onto your glitter HTV because the heat will reactivate it some. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles ahh gotcha! Ty for answering!
My canvas keeps warping when I put laminate on it.