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Thank you Becky! We work away from home and live out of our 5th wheel 6 months out of the year and so happy that I can continue sublimating using the Easy Press and since “Becky can do it, no doubt it works!”
LOL Aubree, I'm so glad that you won't have to give up such a wonderful craft half the year! And your comment made me laugh out loud, thanks for that and thanks for watching! ---Becky
Well, I’ve tried pressing my first shirt using the easy press2. I began with 400/60 and had to press numerous times to get decent ink release. My main concern is the uneven pressing. Seems like top and bottom are way better. Any tips for applying even pressure?
Hey there! I try to link all the files in the video descriptions. This one is there, but I'll link it here for you also. Hope this helps! ---Becky designbundles.net/plusstore/462102-leopard-wood-frame-circle-with-flowers-ready-to-pr
Hi Becky.... love your videos and have subscribed, could you tell me what sort of projects would require a lot of pressure necessitating the need for a standard full size heat press ..(are standard heat presses expensive to run regarding electricity?) regards tony ;-)
Have you ever checked the temperature of your cricut easypress? I have seen some big differences between the indicated temp and true temp after using an infrared thermometer! Congrats on 100K :o)
Hey James! I have not, but I definitely need to! It's so easy to trust that these machines are accurate and I don't test mine often enough (even the big heat press). I do have an infrared thermometer and will add this to my to-do list today. I did have one Cricut EasyPress that was overheating, and upon researching it, it seems that it's not completely uncommon. If you press is still under warranty, I would contact Cricut customer support. Mine was not in warranty, so I chalked it up to having used it a TON (for videos and classes). My machines are definitely put through the ringer. Hope this helps and best of luck with your press! ---Becky
I have been fascinated with your sublimation videos so much that I have purchased my printer and ink (waiting for delivery at the time of this comment) and love the projects that you've demonstrated so far. I have been looking into putting sublimation on hats, but I see most of the videos are using hat presses. I have a regular heat press for shirts, but it won't work for hats. I don't want to go out and purchase a hat press, so I was wondering if the Cricut Easy Press would work? I see the Mini is small enough, but would it heat up to the correct temperature for sublimation? I have a sewing ham to accommodate the curve of the hat while pressing, but have you tried sublimating hats? Would love to see a video on it if you have. Thank you for the great videos!!
Hey Mark! So glad to hear you are diving into sublimation, it's a great craft! I have not sublimated on a hat for the same reasons as you, but I do see a hat press in my near future as a splurge purchase. I don't know that I would risk trying sublimation without one, but that is because I don't have anything to use on the inside to give me sufficient pressure. I would probably start with a small design and work my way up, but I don't think I would rely on the small EasyPress Mini for anything other than hats for myself LOL. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey there! I use 400 degrees F for 60 seconds as my starting point. If you are worried it will scorch, you can use a slightly lower temperature and longer time (380 for 70 sec, etc). Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi, I can't print sublimation files, but I see many Etsy sellers that sell ready-to-press sublimation designs, however, many say on the description that you need a heat press and that the Cricut easy press won't work. Any idea why they would say that?
They likely say that so that the person using the sublimation print does not blame them if they mess up while pressing. Using a heat press is much easier than the Cricut easy press when it comes to sublimation. - Brittany
It absolutely should, but you may have to disconnect the cover if you are sublimating all the way to the edge (for spiral bound covers). Hope this helps! ---Becky
I am hoping to use my Cricut EasyPress 2 to sublimate on 6" heart shape slate and 11x 5.5" rectangle slate (from Pro World). I am worried that slate might require more pressure than I can manage (I'm an old lady). I've used my daughter's professional heat press on the slate (which works very well), but it is an almost hour drive to her location to use her equipment. Do you think I can apply the amount of pressure needed? (BTW, my girls got me every size of the Heat Press, from the smallest to the largest!) Also, I will be buying an Epson printer to convert to sublimation, what brand of ink should I buy?
Hey Patsy! I think you should be able to do the slate with your EasyPress. I would try to find an area that is at about hip level, think of an end table or a stool. This will allow you to use your body weight to put pressure on your item without relying on your arm strength. I have had good luck with both InkXPro and Cosmos Sublimation Ink, both from Amazon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
As long as it's a temporary repositionable adhesive, it should work fine. The Krylon is the only brand I have worked with though. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Jessica! I use Krylon Repositionable spray to help hold the design in place. It keeps it aligned properly and prevents ghosting. Hope this helps! ---Becky
You mentioned finding preprinted sublimation designs. I'd love to know where you would recommend for that? I don't want to invest in a nice printer and all the extras until I know this is definitely something I want to add to my current work.
Honestly there are a ton of vendors online. I would shy away from ones selling copyrighted designs, those are pretty abundant. If you happen to have a local vinyl store, I would check with them also, it would help you be able to get more one-on-one service and save on shipping (cost and time). Other than that, I don't have a particular vendor to recommend, unfortunately. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Carmen! Yes, you can, but you'll need to add more time since you will be at a lower temperature and not all sublimation projects will work at the lower temp. I agree with Stephanie about checking out the Cricut website for more info. Hope this helps! ---Becky
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Thank you Becky! We work away from home and live out of our 5th wheel 6 months out of the year and so happy that I can continue sublimating using the Easy Press and since “Becky can do it, no doubt it works!”
LOL Aubree, I'm so glad that you won't have to give up such a wonderful craft half the year! And your comment made me laugh out loud, thanks for that and thanks for watching! ---Becky
Well, I’ve tried pressing my first shirt using the easy press2. I began with 400/60 and had to press numerous times to get decent ink release. My main concern is the uneven pressing. Seems like top and bottom are way better. Any tips for applying even pressure?
Yeay 🎉🎉🎉 Becky ur my saviour, I love your videos x
Thank you for the kind words! 😊 We're glad you here to watch!
Hi Becky, have you sublimate refrigerator magnets with the easy press? If so what are the settings to use? Thank you!
I would love to know where I can purchase the file used. It’s beautiful
Hey there! I try to link all the files in the video descriptions. This one is there, but I'll link it here for you also. Hope this helps! ---Becky
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Hi Becky.... love your videos and have subscribed, could you tell me what sort of projects would require a lot of pressure necessitating the need for a standard full size heat press ..(are standard heat presses expensive to run regarding electricity?) regards tony ;-)
Loved the video would settings be the same doing both sides. Do you do 1 side and flip?
Have you ever checked the temperature of your cricut easypress? I have seen some big differences between the indicated temp and true temp after using an infrared thermometer! Congrats on 100K :o)
Hey James! I have not, but I definitely need to! It's so easy to trust that these machines are accurate and I don't test mine often enough (even the big heat press). I do have an infrared thermometer and will add this to my to-do list today. I did have one Cricut EasyPress that was overheating, and upon researching it, it seems that it's not completely uncommon. If you press is still under warranty, I would contact Cricut customer support. Mine was not in warranty, so I chalked it up to having used it a TON (for videos and classes). My machines are definitely put through the ringer. Hope this helps and best of luck with your press! ---Becky
I have been fascinated with your sublimation videos so much that I have purchased my printer and ink (waiting for delivery at the time of this comment) and love the projects that you've demonstrated so far. I have been looking into putting sublimation on hats, but I see most of the videos are using hat presses. I have a regular heat press for shirts, but it won't work for hats. I don't want to go out and purchase a hat press, so I was wondering if the Cricut Easy Press would work? I see the Mini is small enough, but would it heat up to the correct temperature for sublimation? I have a sewing ham to accommodate the curve of the hat while pressing, but have you tried sublimating hats? Would love to see a video on it if you have. Thank you for the great videos!!
Hey Mark! So glad to hear you are diving into sublimation, it's a great craft! I have not sublimated on a hat for the same reasons as you, but I do see a hat press in my near future as a splurge purchase. I don't know that I would risk trying sublimation without one, but that is because I don't have anything to use on the inside to give me sufficient pressure. I would probably start with a small design and work my way up, but I don't think I would rely on the small EasyPress Mini for anything other than hats for myself LOL. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles It does. Thank you very much. Now, were to put a hat press. :-)
Hello I was wondering if you know what temperature should I set for a sublimation on a onesie?
Hey there! I use 400 degrees F for 60 seconds as my starting point. If you are worried it will scorch, you can use a slightly lower temperature and longer time (380 for 70 sec, etc). Hope this helps! ---Becky
Love your tutorials! Lots of useful information. Have you pressed on acrylic with easypress 2?
I absolutely have and I love using the EasyPress for sublimating on acrylic. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I was on the Cricut heat guide I don’t see a simulation paper in it what do you use thanks
Can you use it to sublimate on shirts
Miss watching you becky
Can you use the adhesive spray for shirts as well?
Hey Rebecca, you sure can, it's great! Hope this helps! ---Becky
How do you sublimate on sublimation slate? Or tile? The same way?
Hi, I can't print sublimation files, but I see many Etsy sellers that sell ready-to-press sublimation designs, however, many say on the description that you need a heat press and that the Cricut easy press won't work. Any idea why they would say that?
They likely say that so that the person using the sublimation print does not blame them if they mess up while pressing. Using a heat press is much easier than the Cricut easy press when it comes to sublimation. - Brittany
Thank you! Great video! Can you use the easy press on a sublimation aluminum sign?
Yes, absolutely, I've used the EasyPress on many sublimation surfaces with no issues. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Thank you! Very What helpful What was you saying again about using a lint roller
You will want to use a lint roller to remove any lint if you are using any sort of white fabric.
Hello great video do you think the heat press will work for sublimation Journals
It absolutely should, but you may have to disconnect the cover if you are sublimating all the way to the edge (for spiral bound covers). Hope this helps! ---Becky
Seriously! I’m literally going to do my first project Sublimation 🥰
Very cool
I am hoping to use my Cricut EasyPress 2 to sublimate on 6" heart shape slate and 11x 5.5" rectangle slate (from Pro World). I am worried that slate might require more pressure than I can manage (I'm an old lady). I've used my daughter's professional heat press on the slate (which works very well), but it is an almost hour drive to her location to use her equipment. Do you think I can apply the amount of pressure needed? (BTW, my girls got me every size of the Heat Press, from the smallest to the largest!) Also, I will be buying an Epson printer to convert to sublimation, what brand of ink should I buy?
Hey Patsy! I think you should be able to do the slate with your EasyPress. I would try to find an area that is at about hip level, think of an end table or a stool. This will allow you to use your body weight to put pressure on your item without relying on your arm strength. I have had good luck with both InkXPro and Cosmos Sublimation Ink, both from Amazon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Awesome
Is this a regular printed image? Not infusible ink?
Hello Sharona,
This was sublimation. It is a little different than infusible ink.
When pressing down sub inks, can I move it if my easy press is smaller than item?
Hey Raya, I will typically pick up the EasyPress and set it down in the new area over trying to slide it. Hope this helps! ---Becky
So any adhesive spray is ok to use?
As long as it's a temporary repositionable adhesive, it should work fine. The Krylon is the only brand I have worked with though. Hope this helps! ---Becky
What did you spray and why
Hey Jessica! I use Krylon Repositionable spray to help hold the design in place. It keeps it aligned properly and prevents ghosting. Hope this helps! ---Becky
What printer do you have? Please
I personally have an Epson WF-7710 (being discontinued) and now an ET-15000. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Can I use the Cricut press to do shirts?
You can! You may just need to press it in different spots to make sure you cover the whole design.
@@DesignBundles thank you so much honey. Really appreciate you replying back
You mentioned finding preprinted sublimation designs. I'd love to know where you would recommend for that? I don't want to invest in a nice printer and all the extras until I know this is definitely something I want to add to my current work.
Honestly there are a ton of vendors online. I would shy away from ones selling copyrighted designs, those are pretty abundant. If you happen to have a local vinyl store, I would check with them also, it would help you be able to get more one-on-one service and save on shipping (cost and time). Other than that, I don't have a particular vendor to recommend, unfortunately. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi could I use it on slate please? X
Hey Claire! Yes, absolutely, as long as the slate is for sublimation. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Can I sublimate 8x10 & 11x13 images with the 9x9 press? I have the heat tape, thinking that taping it down would help. Thoughts?
Nice projects! Thank you! I have the old easy press. Does that mean I can’t do sublimation with it?
You can but check the cricut website for instructions.
Hey Carmen! Yes, you can, but you'll need to add more time since you will be at a lower temperature and not all sublimation projects will work at the lower temp. I agree with Stephanie about checking out the Cricut website for more info. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles Thank You!
@@zullo3529 thank you!
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I had the easy press. Now I'm thinking I had the 1 cuz mine only went up to 350 why I upgraded to a head press
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