How To Sublimate Dark And Cotton T-Shirts - Updated For Lasting Results
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Learn how to sublimate dark shirts and cotton with the best substrates for success!
There is a lot to learn about sublimation, and it doesn't always go smoothly! I've shared tips on how to avoid sublimation mistakes, but sometimes the issue isn't clear right away. Or, blurry in the case of some HTV sublimation shirts I made last year! I started hearing that some of your shirts were blurring after several months, so I checked our shirts and found the same! That made me sad, because I always want you to be happy with your projects and know what to expect. So, I've gone over the old shirts to compare the results over time, and re-tested several ways to sublimate dark shirts and cotton material to update my recommendations.
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I have a love hate relationship with Easy Subli. I have made a bunch of shirts with it. Just a note, the more white you have in your design, the more chance it will look dingy later. I never could get the heat transfer mask to work coincidently enough. I did get a different heat transfer mask from Siser to work, but the Siser heat transfer mask that came with it just never worked for me. I used the Parchment paper trick to put the design on it and then tacked it afterward. I saw a video on YT that showed me how. Just a tip. Try to wash it alone on delicate and don't dry it. It will last a lot longer.
Awesome! Thanks for the tips!
Ma'am Jen, what brand and dracription of printer you used for the suilblimation ink
Thank for this tutorial. I absolutely love your videos! My favorite one so far is the glitter vinyl. Can't wait to see the results of the HTVRont sublimation vinyl. 😊
Thank you so much!
Thank you Jennifer for another wonderful tutorial.
I'm glad you liked it!
I love your instruction videos. Thank you for this because I truly needed the help.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video and just what I needed right now. I'm working on cotton t-shirts with a very colorful design for my son's girlfriend.
Wonderful!
This is so awesome! Thank you for taking the time to research and help us learn how to accomplish so many projects. Do you think I could use a similar technique to create a design for a faux leather keychain?
You are so welcome! You can use iron-on vinyl or sublimation on the smooth side of the faux leather.
@@JenniferMaker Thank you! Take care
@@JenniferMaker Can that include the EasySubli HTV as a base if I'm wanting to sublimate on textured faux leather? I read the page re: this in your cookbook and the answer seems to be yes but justing checking. But smooth faux leather is good for the regular sublimation process (as if on polyester)?
So many are using HTVRont clear. You didn't test any clear or really talk about it. I'd like to know if starcraft soft flex or ANY HTV can be used (ymmv)
Here is another tutorial that uses clear. jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-clear-htv/ You can request others here. jennifermaker.com/projectrequests/
I love your tutorials, but I kept waiting for you to use the HTVRont Sublimation for dark fabric because you had that on the table, but you never did. 😢
@@kathleenfillingim8300 it’s at the 23:25 time mark.
@@sandraramirez6116 thank you! I think I missed it because I was looking for it to be on a roll.
Thank you for this helpful tutorial.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for posting this Jennifer. I’m really glad you did since blurry images after printing was the issue I was experiencing and couldn’t figure out why.
However, is there a one step process for printing onto vinyl for dark t-shirts that will give great results like these?
You can do print then cut with an inkjet printer. jennifermaker.com/print-cut-cricut-transfer-tshirts/. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-printable-vinyl-with-cricut/
I have literally watched video after video trying to figure out the best way to print and cut and image and I’ve had no luck
Here are a few helpful tutorials. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-printable-vinyl-with-cricut/ jennifermaker.com/print-cut-cricut-transfer-tshirts/
Great Video! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
So everything I am coming across for sub on a dark shirt is to put a vinyl backing down first, which seems to only transfer the color to the vinyl, not the fabric. I don’t like the plastic stiff feel of vinyl, is there a method to sub directly to the fabric of a dark shirt?
You can't sublimate directly onto dark fabric as sublimation ink is transparent. 🥰
Thanks for the great videos! I learn so much from them. I don’t understand why you need to use the Siser heat transfer mask. Can you just use the film from the back of the HTV vinyl as your backing?
The Siser heat transfer mask is essential because it is specifically designed to handle the high temperatures and pressures involved in the sublimation process. Regular backing films from HTV vinyl are not designed to handle such high temperatures and could potentially damage your materials and tools. The mask helps in properly aligning and adhering the sublimation design to the HTV. It ensures that the design stays in place during the pressing process, which is crucial for achieving a clean and precise transfer.
Thanks so much for the in depth explanation!
I’ve had problems with the glitter HTV melting when sublimating on it.
Oh no! Too much heat for too long? You can always ask in the group to see if this has happened to others.. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy
I’m confused! I use Siser Easysubli a lot & I don’t understand why you are saying that you use it under sublimation paper design as opposed to printing the design directly onto the Siser Easysubli & then heat press it directly onto the fabric?
If printing with an Epson, the ink will not dry completely and will smear if printed directly onto the Easysubli. This is why she print on sub paper and then press onto the Easysubli. If printing with a Sawgrass, you are able to print directly onto the Easysubli.
You are so correct!
I should have stated that I use an Epson ET15000 & have used an ET2800 & luckily have never had an issue with the printing on the Siser Easysubli. This has become my preferred way of sublimating on cotton. You are also correct because I had forgotten that it Wes originally made for Sawgrass.
I watched another TH-cam video once that showed how to use Siser Glimmer HTV for sublimation. I tried it and the designs blurred within a couple of months. Thankfully, I didn't do too many items with it. I have also found that if you have a big chunky design to that doesn't need a lot of weeding, you really don't need to use the EasiSubli mask. Just place the vinyl on the fabric, cover it with parchment and press according to instructions. Great video, Jennifer!
Thank you!
I’m confused about the Easy Subli HTV and the mask transfer tape. Can you please elaborate? I thought I had this figured out and now my head is spinning a bit.
What would you like to know? There are more details on the blog post and you can ask in our group or make a request.
jennifermaker.com/sublimate-dark-shirts. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy jennifermaker.com/projectrequests/
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was wondering do you feel the image using this hack like you do htv?
Yes, you do.
Can you use these method for a dark 100% polyester shirt?
you can!🥰
I have always used the white matte and glossy HTV sublimation vinyl on dark shirts and have been successful, and designs have not faded. I did, however, accidentally used clear HTV sublimation vinyl, and the colors showed up very faint.
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What brand white vinyl do you use?
HTVRONT white sublimation viny for dark colorsl and clear matte for white shirts.
Will the HTVRont Sublimation HTV for Dark Fabric work on dark color Polyester t-shirts? Thanks Kathe
It should!🥰
@@JenniferMaker Thanks for reply! I have a bunch of dark poly tshirts. I was worried it needed to be too hot. Going to give it a try.
Do you have any videos about the different sprays for sublimation on cotton please?
I'm sorry I don't🥰
Can these designs be used w iron on vinyl
Yes, you can use printable iron-on vinyl for print then cut. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-printable-vinyl-with-cricut/
jennifermaker.com/print-cut-cricut-transfer-tshirts/
Hi Jennifer. Regarding sublimation, I’m sublimating a T-Shirt that requires a design and white lettering (names on each shirt). How do you suggest I combine the two?
I'd sublimate any colored designs over the white sublimation vinyl and use the same vinyl for the white letters. That's the easiest and longest lasting.
@@pamwaldron3504 Hi Pam. Thanks for responding. Please excuse me, but I’m a little lost. Is it possible to email me or post a step-by-step instructions. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@BabsAsante follow Jennifer's tutorials. They are loaded with vital information.
In general, you would print out your sublimation designs, then cut out your vinyl backgrounds. Tack the vinyl to the shirt, then sublimate onto the vinyl.
If the white names are part of the sublimated design, you'd select white for them as you design the print.
If the white names are separate from the sublimated design, then cut them from the same vinyl you're sublimating on just to simplify everything.
Tack all the vinyl at the same time, the line up your print and sublimate.
Definitely follow Jennifer's tutorials. They give exact information.
@@pamwaldron3504Thank you so much!
I bought white heat transfer vinyl but the moment l place my sublimation paper and after heating the paper is stuck on the white layer, what am l doing wrong? 😢
Is this for dark colors that you are doing it on? Here is the updated tutorial with all of the materials that worked for this method.
jennifermaker.com/sublimate-dark-shirts/
@@JenniferMaker thank you so much will check out the video. 🧡🧡🧡
Question: Is there a way to do an all-over shirt on dark fabric?
I haven't tried it with the dark shirts but you could apply the same techniques with this tutorial, jennifermaker.com/all-over-sublimation-shirt/
Hello, Jennifer. I was wondering if you could tell me how well the wash test on the HTVRont Sublimation HTV for dark/light fabrics has held up?
Everything that has been updated is on the blog post. jennifermaker.com/sublimate-dark-shirts/ You can also ask this question in the group to see the results from others. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy
So upset that the 5 in 1 sublimation machine I got was recalled due to danger of electrocution or fire.
Good thing it was recalled.
I am going to invest in a sublimation printer as well as a circuit joy extra. My question is - can I use an ipad instead of a laptop computer to create designs?
You can use an iPad with Cricut. I would take a look at the System Requirements from Cricut. You can find that here: help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009556033-System-Requirements-Design-Space Also you will want to double check the options with the sublimation printer that you want to purchase.
Which Cricut easy press would you suggest, and do you have a link for where i can buy it?
Also, what program did you use to create your sublimation designs? Would Adobe photoshop be a good program to use?
That is up to how much you want to spend on the product. Here is a tutorial with affiliate links. jennifermaker.com/cricut-heat-presses/
@@JenniferMaker Thank you
Im kinda new to all this stuff with Cricut, i have a question not related to this particular video. Can i use any design in my design space and put it on acrylic???? Your advice would be appreciated
Acrylic = regular permanent vinyl normally.
I meant for the etching?? Sorry i wasnt specific enough
For etching I use stencil vinyl but it has to be on actual glass it won’t work on acrylic at all.
Yes, you can choose any single cut files to use for etching. If you can cut it with vinyl to iron on a shirt you should be able to cut a stencil and use it for etching.
Does the advance program require a computer or will the ipad be able to be used for this program?
The only restrictions would be the same difference that Design Space offers for the different devices.
Followed video to the T and my image came out ghosted. When I peeled the vinyl off the underside was more detailed then the top. Has that happened to anyone?
Here are some tips. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-mistakes/ Ghosting can happen when air or air pressure gets underneath the transfer paper-even when the paper is still taped to the panel. Leave the transfer paper taped and untouched until the panel cools.
Does it make a difference when you use parchment paper vs butcher paper?
Butcher paper that is non waxy works best.
Great video as always. So HTV is not mirrored? How does it adhere to the shirt?
Mirroring a design basically flips the design backwards. It doesn’t change how it is adhered to fabric because you aren’t mirroring the vinyl itself just the design.
Have there been any issues with the HTV cracking or peeling later on just due to wear and washing?
It will wear just like a regular iron-on shirt. It will last longer with cold wash inside out and low heat dry or air dry.
thanks for a great tutorial! have you ever tested with off brand vinyl? any basic white htv? (just for cheaper versions...)
Unfortunately not yet
Thats not really sublimation printing, but you do you!
Right, it is a round about way. Basically regular inkjet printer, print then cut would do the job. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-printable-vinyl-with-cricut/
@@JenniferMakeryes but printable ink rubs off of vinyl and smears. This is way better
I have a crazy questions as I'm new to this. I have white smart iron on material. Can I use that and follow the same steps that you used for the cricut glitter kind? I just want to do sublimation prints from images I find on the internet. I have so much of the cricut white smart iron on material. Thanks in advance.
You will need to use the items in the materials list to work well. Here are all of the different options. jennifermaker.com/sublimate-dark-shirts/. jennifermaker.com/sublimate-dark-shirts/ jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-clear-htv/
How are the hand feel which one is close to using DTF
When you use one of these methods you can still feel the substrate there so these aren't going to feel like a dtf print.
Hi Jennifer, how’s the htvront holding up with washes? Thank you
It has not been through many washes but to help preserve it here are tips directly from HTVRONT. The cure of HTV will take a while. When the adhesive on the heat transfer vinyl is thermally activated, the adhesive sinks into the fibers of shirts, bags, pants, etc. After application, it takes a while for the adhesive to harden and cool without interruption. If you pick up that shirt and throw it into the washing machine and dryer immediately, the vinyl will most likely peel or crack. www.htvront.com/blogs/beginners-guide-precautions/tips-for-washing-shirts-with-htv-vinyl
I have found your advance option.??
If you are interested you can get on the waiting list for when it rolls out. jennifermaker.com/advance
@@JenniferMaker thank you! I’m on the list. 😁
do you have any tips on sublimating a photo onto vinyl?
You can do it the same way as this tutorial if you are wanting to sublimate on dark shirts or cotton.
@@JenniferMaker Thank you so much, i missed the specific Siser EasySubli HTV Sheets you referenced for the method we were using and once we did that they came out perfect!!! Your a rockstar and saved my wifes womens trip this weekend that we were making shirts for :)
I was hoping you would touch on the products that blurred, so we would know what to avoid.
I did towards the end of the video. Go to around 25:30 in the video. jennifermaker.com/sublimate-dark-shirts/