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You should use Rapid Tac which will wet the surface, so you can move the vinyl if needed, and makes it super easy to remove any air bubbles. It dries super quick.
Honestly, if you want a see through finish, you don't need to do all that, you can directly sublimate the acrylic with just the ink and sublimation paper, been doing it for years now. and they work really well.
Since you did these on transparent oracle 651 could you do this on white if you wanted to keep that from being translucent? Have you ever tried heat pressing these around a mug in a mug press? So that you could press the image and get the curve at the same time?
Hey Nancy! I have not tried these with white vinyl, mainly because I like the vinyl to be on the back, so sublimating the design on white would mean the vinyl would be on the front. BUT, I have sublimated on White HTV on a glass panel (it was a lantern) and had fabulous results, so that may be a good experiment to try. Hope this helps! ---Becky
*All I can say is WOW!* _I just got my Maker for Christmas and I'm totally blown away with all of the ways to use it!_ I was debating whether or not to ask for one as a gift because I wasn't sure how much I would actually use it. Now that I'm seeing ideas, _beyond my imagination_ , I know it was the perfect gift! I also received the EasyPress 2, along with a box full of different vinyls, assorted blades, and tools! This is going to be so much fun! Now to look into a sublimation printer! Thanks for sharing this.
Check out Cosmos Ink TH-cam videos, they are great! They will teach you how to use an Epson Ecotank printer too! Still has to be separate from your regular printer though!
After you sublimate, and remove the backing with water etc. would applying a white vinyl cut down to size applying on the back, give it a opaque and finished look? Or could you spray paint the area to give the finished look on the back? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Love this!! Such great gifts for any occasion but I'm gonna make one for my mom for Mother's Day!! Thank you for the fabulous idea and for the great tutorial!!
Hey Gigles, I imagine so, but I haven't used any from a hardware store so I can't be sure. This panel was purchased from Craft Chameleon, I know that their acrylic works with this method. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I need to try this process. I bought a bunch of acrylic keychains when I did more vinyl. Thanks for the video. BTW I love your energy. Your class was one of my favorites at the Summit.
I love this project ❤ I'm new to sublimation & happy you explain everything so well. Thank you for that. Now, please tell me about why you shouldn't sublimate on adhesive vinyl? Is that like the white oracle 651 & laminating sheets? Cause I've been doing that a lot. 😒
I also was wondering if I put the two panels together to make it more opaque and white, wold you print on just one panel or both panels and line them up and put them together with the printed sides facing each other, and then just use them as a single photo with a stand of some sort, instead of putting the panels back into the lantern....I'm new at the sublimation but have been doing vinyl shirts and decals for a few years as well as some photography which I would love to sublimate onto glass but funds are low and I'm trying to avoid buying the coated glass frames etc...and my mind is swirling with ideas I just want to know if certain things will work or not because I cant find any information anywhere specifically about the things I want to try and do....Thanks
What a fantastic project! I love the look, and curving over a canister or whatever is brilliant! I can’t wait to get into sublimation. I’m trying to decide whether a Sawgrass 1000 or Epson ? What is your opinion? I won’t be using it every day.
Hey Cookie! I happen to have a video discussing printers, since there are a few variables to consider. I'll link it for you below. Hope this helps! ---Becky th-cam.com/video/9C_RJr6lzoE/w-d-xo.html
Hey Richard! Great question. When I tried to sublimate straight on the acrylic, my results were very faded. I find using the transparent Oracal gives me the most vibrant results. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi there! She is sublimating on the clear vinyl, which is that transparent paper that she is putting on the acrylic. The acrylic itself isn't meant for sublimation, but the vinyl will take the design. - Dawn
This has nothing to do with sublimating on acrylic but this is as close to what Ive been trying to find some kind of answer as far as sublimating a photograph transparently. I recently bought a couple lanterns that has white frosted glass panels, If I put clear laminate on back side of the panels and sublimate a photograph will it show through to the front side of the white frosted glass and not look too transparent because of the white glass panels? and if so which side of the glass panels does the laminate and print go on, there is a textured side and smooth side, would the transparent 651 be better the laminate?
Hey Shane! So I think I understand what you're trying to do. I don't think sublimating on the back of the panel will give you good results since they are frosted. Have you considered a clear sticker paper? I have some and it works great, and then you could apply it directly to the front side of your lantern, and it would look great because the frosting would help your colors look more vibrant too. This isn't specific to sublimation, it's usually just printed on an inkjet printer. Waterslide decal paper would also work. I haven't had good success with the laminate on glass, it's like the adhesive layer just bubbles since it has no where to go. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I have recently seen an artist use acrylic and you can see her piece is applied to the back of the acrylic but you can also not see through the piece but it has a reverse side. For example. Say t is a wreath when you look at it from the front it looks opaque. Her signature is at the bottom. When you turn the piece around you see the same image in reverse because her name is in reverse. Does this make sense? How can I get that effect?
Great video! would a simple spray or chemical (for glass) frosting on the reverse side give that vibrant look that you get with with the paper residue?
Sure, you can absolutely set up your file to print from Design Space. The only thing you won't be able to follow along with is creating the offset, although we have a work-around video for that (I'll link it for you below). This acrylic panel was purchased from Craft Chameleon. Hope this helps! ---Becky th-cam.com/video/fsY0F9mOYN8/w-d-xo.html
Hi, love this video...i do not have sublimation printer & really do not want 2 get 1...can this be done using clear sticker sheets on the acrylic? Could u do a video using sticker material on the bent acrylic? Tku
Yes my question too. I am doing some right now and they look good just have trouble with the bubbles and the residue it leaves if try to peel off. I would need to start over
I’m trying to sublimate a photo on clear acrylic that’s half the size of the acrylic. So a 2x3 photo on 4x6 acrylic. How can I do this to where the acrylic stays clear, but the photo is vibrant?
Our apologies for the delay in response and we hope you've found the answer but if you are still having any troubles, please feel free to write in to mail@designbundles.net or join us in a live chat so we can help with your next project! - Brittany
I’m curious. Why not just sublimate straight on the acrylic? The acrylic should receive the sublimation fine on its own. Is there an advantage to using the vinyl? Maybe I’m missing something. Other tutorials I have seen show the sublimation going straight on the acrylic. I’m anxious to try this, but trying to find out the best method.
Hey Katherine, I personally feel that the vinyl gives a more vibrant result, but I haven't worked too much with sublimating directly onto acrylic. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Marsha! When I tried this, the laminate bubbled up from the acrylic and it looked like stained glass. Definitely a cool effect, but not what I was going for on this project. I will use it for cutting boards for sure, but the transparent vinyl is more smooth. Hope this helps! ---Becky
TFS as always, you mentioned 375 at 45 secs, but your heat press showed 375 for 60 secs. which should I do? and also you repeated the 60 secs twice . Thanks
Hey there! My EasyPress stays at 60 seconds for most sublimation designs, I just pull it up when it reaches 15 seconds remaining. I did apply heat again, but that will only be necessary if your acrylic isn't malleable after the first press. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@amritadhatt5252 5x7" but here's a link for amazon as you get more for $1 difference! smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085NNV7P4/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=AKBK3NL237105&psc=1
Acrylic panels can be found here - www.craftchameleon.com/collections/photo-sized-acrylic/products/photo-acrylics-multiple-sizes?variant=31844465410151
@@DesignBundles Thank you!!!! So i sublimate onto regular sublimation paper? And use the permanent vinyl on the panel and heat press the sublimation paper onto the vinyl?
Hey Dana, I haven't tried that yet but it sounds possible! I don't know how that coating will look on the acrylic. If you decide to try it before I do, let me know what you think! ---Becky
Hey Marypau, the high quality was putting out more ink than I needed, causing waste. I used to print high quality, but once I switched to standard and my prints were just as vibrant, I made the switch for all my projects to save on the extra ink. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Krystal, I do have Business Edition, but this project shouldn't need any features that are not included in the free basic edition. Hope this helps! ---Becky
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Cool project and nice to know you don't need an expensive jig to curve the panel
You should use Rapid Tac which will wet the surface, so you can move the vinyl if needed, and makes it super easy to remove any air bubbles. It dries super quick.
Thanks for the suggestion!
can you not sub right onto the acrylic sheet, just like acrylic key chains?
I use laminate to do this instead of the vinyl!
What kind of laminate do you use?
That is really cool. If someone has a caffe it could be used as a menu card. Thank you for the video.
You're welcome, always happy to help!
Thank you Becky for another great tutorial. Certainly hope you will be making more wonderful videos soon. We all miss you!
Thank you for watching!
Love love LOVE this project!!! I really need to look into a sublimation printer and one day a Glowforge!!! 💋💋
Honestly, if you want a see through finish, you don't need to do all that, you can directly sublimate the acrylic with just the ink and sublimation paper, been doing it for years now. and they work really well.
Thank you for watching 😊
What are your temps for sublimating directly on to the acrylic and is it super transparent or does the acrylic get cloudy?
Like this idea.
Glad you like it!
thank you so very much for this. I am making practice writing boards for my grandkids going into kindergarten.
That's a great idea!! 😊
This looks absolutely gorgeous! Love how transluscent they are, they would make a great gift
Thank you!
You're welcome! - Brittany
Since you did these on transparent oracle 651 could you do this on white if you wanted to keep that from being translucent? Have you ever tried heat pressing these around a mug in a mug press? So that you could press the image and get the curve at the same time?
Hey Nancy! I have not tried these with white vinyl, mainly because I like the vinyl to be on the back, so sublimating the design on white would mean the vinyl would be on the front. BUT, I have sublimated on White HTV on a glass panel (it was a lantern) and had fabulous results, so that may be a good experiment to try. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles great thanks I do have a bunch of lanterns that I could test with great idea!
@@DesignBundles what brand of white have did u use to sublimate on??
Love this! Great job explaining the while process! ❤️
Beautiful! But I thought we didn't need to use a secondary liner, the clear vinyl, because its already poly? Does it make it easier or clearer?
Love this! I don’t have a sublimation printer right now but it’s going into my list of things to do eventually!
you can use copy paper instead of sublimation paper, works great
@@debralay9510 Really? Would you mind explaining? Thank you!
nice thank you
You're welcome! 😊
Absolutely Beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Could we use a white adhesive vinyl to get the pop of color if we didnt want it to be transparent
Thank you! I always learn something new
*All I can say is WOW!* _I just got my Maker for Christmas and I'm totally blown away with all of the ways to use it!_ I was debating whether or not to ask for one as a gift because I wasn't sure how much I would actually use it. Now that I'm seeing ideas, _beyond my imagination_ , I know it was the perfect gift! I also received the EasyPress 2, along with a box full of different vinyls, assorted blades, and tools! This is going to be so much fun! Now to look into a sublimation printer! Thanks for sharing this.
Check out Cosmos Ink TH-cam videos, they are great! They will teach you how to use an Epson Ecotank printer too! Still has to be separate from your regular printer though!
very good effort simple and stady
Thank you 🙂 We are so glad you enjoyed the tutorial!
This is awesome! I can really get my landscape freelance off the ground. Thank you so much.
You're so welcome!
RapidTac may help with bubbles
Wow, that is so awesome!
After you sublimate, and remove the backing with water etc. would applying a white vinyl cut down to size applying on the back, give it a opaque and finished look? Or could you spray paint the area to give the finished look on the back? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Yes it would give it an opaque look! - Brittany
way cool love it.
Thank you for watching! If you have any sublimation questions, just ask! We are here to help!
Love this thank you
Thank you!
I made the same temperature pressure and duration but my sheets is melted. Do I need a cast acrylic sheet?
Absolutely beautiful!!
Love this!! Such great gifts for any occasion but I'm gonna make one for my mom for Mother's Day!! Thank you for the fabulous idea and for the great tutorial!!
Nice one, I saw a guy spray white spray paint to get your white backing. I want to try a large format of this !
Thanks for watching! 😊
Ceramic is an insulator. A metal can will quickly suck out the heat.
AWESOME!!
Glad you think so! - Brittany
Can you tell me what the thickness is on these? I want to make sure I get ones that are thin enough to do the curve.
What a great idea! Thank you
You are so welcome!
Do ii have to use what is termed sublimation acrylic or can i use any acrylic?
Do i have to use oracal 651 or could i use siser permanent white?
You could use Siser permanent white!
This was such a cool video and fun project, love it!
Love it!
Hey ! Really nice done. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
Awesome job !
Can sublimation be used on those Krafty Glass Blocks? If so how would you do it?
Great Project!! TFS!!
Great tutorial, I love it.
Thank you Gloria!
Will any acrylic panels work...like from my local hardware store?
Hey Gigles, I imagine so, but I haven't used any from a hardware store so I can't be sure. This panel was purchased from Craft Chameleon, I know that their acrylic works with this method. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I need to try this process. I bought a bunch of acrylic keychains when I did more vinyl. Thanks for the video. BTW I love your energy. Your class was one of my favorites at the Summit.
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! :)
Love it!!! Where can we find these acrylic blanks?
Hey Angie, I purchased this panel from Craft Chameleon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles how thick are they ?
@@DesignBundles is Craft Chemleon on fb, website, Etsy or??
Do I need sublimation paper and sublimation ink? Or can I use sublimation paper with regular ink jet printer? Great video.
You need a printer with sublimation ink to print on the sublimation paper.
I'm having issues with my image having alot of air bubbles after heating. What am I doing wrong?
I love this project ❤
I'm new to sublimation & happy you explain everything so well. Thank you for that. Now, please tell me about why you shouldn't sublimate on adhesive vinyl? Is that like the white oracle 651 & laminating sheets? Cause I've been doing that a lot. 😒
The adhesive vinyl could possibly melt. Sublimation requires a higher temperature than adhesive vinyl.
I also was wondering if I put the two panels together to make it more opaque and white, wold you print on just one panel or both panels and line them up and put them together with the printed sides facing each other, and then just use them as a single photo with a stand of some sort, instead of putting the panels back into the lantern....I'm new at the sublimation but have been doing vinyl shirts and decals for a few years as well as some photography which I would love to sublimate onto glass but funds are low and I'm trying to avoid buying the coated glass frames etc...and my mind is swirling with ideas I just want to know if certain things will work or not because I cant find any information anywhere specifically about the things I want to try and do....Thanks
What a fantastic project! I love the look, and curving over a canister or whatever is brilliant! I can’t wait to get into sublimation. I’m trying to decide whether a Sawgrass 1000 or Epson ? What is your opinion? I won’t be using it every day.
Hey Cookie! I happen to have a video discussing printers, since there are a few variables to consider. I'll link it for you below. Hope this helps! ---Becky
th-cam.com/video/9C_RJr6lzoE/w-d-xo.html
do you need to use the vinyl? I had heard for acrylic it is not necessary.
Hey Richard! Great question. When I tried to sublimate straight on the acrylic, my results were very faded. I find using the transparent Oracal gives me the most vibrant results. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles thank you
Hello, what kind of ink you used? pigment ink or sublimation ink, to heat press in acrylic sheet.
Sublimation ink!
thank you
where did you get the acrylic??
Hey Isabel, this acrylic panel was purchased from Craft Chameleon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles what thickness is it?
I am confused what the point of putting that adhesive transparent paper and did you put the picture over the tape or on the other side
Hi there! She is sublimating on the clear vinyl, which is that transparent paper that she is putting on the acrylic. The acrylic itself isn't meant for sublimation, but the vinyl will take the design. - Dawn
what did you put for the white color?? i didnt get it thanks
can you show how to do a Qr scan acrylic plaque with sublimation with the easy press.
I will add this to the list for you Dee Dee. Thanks for the request! ---Becky
This has nothing to do with sublimating on acrylic but this is as close to what Ive been trying to find some kind of answer as far as sublimating a photograph transparently. I recently bought a couple lanterns that has white frosted glass panels, If I put clear laminate on back side of the panels and sublimate a photograph will it show through to the front side of the white frosted glass and not look too transparent because of the white glass panels? and if so which side of the glass panels does the laminate and print go on, there is a textured side and smooth side, would the transparent 651 be better the laminate?
Hey Shane! So I think I understand what you're trying to do. I don't think sublimating on the back of the panel will give you good results since they are frosted. Have you considered a clear sticker paper? I have some and it works great, and then you could apply it directly to the front side of your lantern, and it would look great because the frosting would help your colors look more vibrant too. This isn't specific to sublimation, it's usually just printed on an inkjet printer. Waterslide decal paper would also work. I haven't had good success with the laminate on glass, it's like the adhesive layer just bubbles since it has no where to go. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi, how you did the 2 other clear pictures
Thank you
Hi there! Which pictures? Do you mean the image on the vinyl? - Dawn
I did this and it leaves a residue. Am I doing something wrong?
😍😍
Can you sublimate directly to the acrylic without the vinyl? Acrylic is a polymer so sublimation ink should bond to it.
It will not be as bright when you sublimate onto the acrylic.
I have recently seen an artist use acrylic and you can see her piece is applied to the back of the acrylic but you can also not see through the piece but it has a reverse side. For example. Say t is a wreath when you look at it from the front it looks opaque. Her signature is at the bottom. When you turn the piece around you see the same image in reverse because her name is in reverse. Does this make sense? How can I get that effect?
Nice video, where can i get those sheets to buy?
Does the Silhoutte studio work like PhotoShop or Canva?
Can i use plexiglass
Great video! would a simple spray or chemical (for glass) frosting on the reverse side give that vibrant look that you get with with the paper residue?
Great idea!
Any chance of how to do this in DS? Where can we get the acrylic blanks?
Sure, you can absolutely set up your file to print from Design Space. The only thing you won't be able to follow along with is creating the offset, although we have a work-around video for that (I'll link it for you below). This acrylic panel was purchased from Craft Chameleon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
th-cam.com/video/fsY0F9mOYN8/w-d-xo.html
What thickness of acrylic do you suggest?
Hi, love this video...i do not have sublimation printer & really do not want 2 get 1...can this be done using clear sticker sheets on the acrylic? Could u do a video using sticker material on the bent acrylic? Tku
Yes my question too. I am doing some right now and they look good just have trouble with the bubbles and the residue it leaves if try to peel off. I would need to start over
@@laurajubee how are u doing it? plz, msg me tku
Can't this be peeled off? After
I’m trying to sublimate a photo on clear acrylic that’s half the size of the acrylic. So a 2x3 photo on 4x6 acrylic. How can I do this to where the acrylic stays clear, but the photo is vibrant?
Our apologies for the delay in response and we hope you've found the answer but if you are still having any troubles, please feel free to write in to mail@designbundles.net or join us in a live chat so we can help with your next project! - Brittany
What kind of Printer do you use? and paper type?
Hi there! We have the SG500 and the TruePix sublimation paper found on Amazon! - Dawn
You can sublimate directly on surface
Thank you for the tip!
What acrylic is used and what thickness please from UK
Hi Tina! www.dyetrans.com actually has a large selection of sublimation acrylics with all different sizes! - Dawn
Hello! Would this process work for sublimating the acrylic for a wedding invitation?
Yes!
What size are your acrylic blanks please x
You can use any size you'd like! 😊
I’m curious. Why not just sublimate straight on the acrylic? The acrylic should receive the sublimation fine on its own. Is there an advantage to using the vinyl? Maybe I’m missing something. Other tutorials I have seen show the sublimation going straight on the acrylic. I’m anxious to try this, but trying to find out the best method.
Hey Katherine, I personally feel that the vinyl gives a more vibrant result, but I haven't worked too much with sublimating directly onto acrylic. Hope this helps! ---Becky
What is the Brand paper cutter you are using?
🥰🥰🥰
Could you use laminate instead of 651? Sorta like you do glass cutting boards.
Hey Marsha! When I tried this, the laminate bubbled up from the acrylic and it looked like stained glass. Definitely a cool effect, but not what I was going for on this project. I will use it for cutting boards for sure, but the transparent vinyl is more smooth. Hope this helps! ---Becky
TFS as always, you mentioned 375 at 45 secs, but your heat press showed 375 for 60 secs. which should I do? and also you repeated the 60 secs twice . Thanks
Hey there! My EasyPress stays at 60 seconds for most sublimation designs, I just pull it up when it reaches 15 seconds remaining. I did apply heat again, but that will only be necessary if your acrylic isn't malleable after the first press. Hope this helps! ---Becky
How thick are the panels as I am purchasing from a supplier in Australia. Cheers from down under. Sharon
Hey Sharon! This is 3mm cast acrylic. Hope this helps! ---Becky
What is printing paper type
Sublimation paper or photo paper
why do you need to use the oracle
Hi Dotty! She is sublimating on to the vinyl because the acrylic wasn't for sublimation - Dawn
Cant you get the same effect just printing them on a Sublimation paper then heat transferring??
Hi there! As long as your panel is meant for sublimation!
I LOVE this. Its an amazing gift idea. Where can we get the acrylic ?
Hey Amrita! I purchased these acrylic panels from Craft Chameleon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles thank you!! What size was it again !
@@amritadhatt5252 5x7" but here's a link for amazon as you get more for $1 difference! smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085NNV7P4/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=AKBK3NL237105&psc=1
How do I get the colors palette on silhouette match sawgrass print manager?
Hey Toni, I'm not sure that you can 100%. I have heard that different software print colors differently. Sorry I can't be more help! ---Becky
Hello, where do you get your panel from?
Acrylic panels can be found here - www.craftchameleon.com/collections/photo-sized-acrylic/products/photo-acrylics-multiple-sizes?variant=31844465410151
@@DesignBundles Thank you!!!! So i sublimate onto regular sublimation paper? And use the permanent vinyl on the panel and heat press the sublimation paper onto the vinyl?
Can I use just the clear coating for glass?
Hey Dana, I haven't tried that yet but it sounds possible! I don't know how that coating will look on the acrylic. If you decide to try it before I do, let me know what you think! ---Becky
Can we make sublimation printing on acrylic glass sheet ?
What do you mean acrylic glass? Those are 2 different substrates. Acrylic or glass.
What was on the table to protect your surface?
Hi Andrew! It was a black silicone heat resistant mat that can be found on Amazon! - Dawn 🙂
Please sublimate on wood with comparing using polycrylic to lamination film.
What software program are you using? Thank you.
Hey Gail, this is set up in Silhouette Studio. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Where do you get your acrylic blanks PLEASE?
Craft Chameleon ❤
why print standard and not high quality?
Hey Marypau, the high quality was putting out more ink than I needed, causing waste. I used to print high quality, but once I switched to standard and my prints were just as vibrant, I made the switch for all my projects to save on the extra ink. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Are you using business edition?
Hey Krystal, I do have Business Edition, but this project shouldn't need any features that are not included in the free basic edition. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I sent a message but I think I did it under another person
/ post. Can you take a look and let me know what you would do? Thank you! Great video!
Hi Jennifer! I am not seeing another message from you, may I ask what you are looking for? 😊 - Brittany