Sublimation Mistakes I Made (So You Don't Have To) | How to Fix Sublimation Problems
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Are you a new or veteran sublimation crafter looking to create beautiful designs without running into costly mistakes? I've made ALL the mistakes so you don't have to! In this video, I'm sharing the biggest sublimation blunders I've made - so you can avoid them and create gorgeous pieces. From crummy results to wasted materials to dreaded tape lines, I'm revealing all of the mishaps that have taught me hard lessons. Watch me to make sure you don't make the same sublimation missteps!
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I had received my Epson printer about 6 months ago. Filled the tanks w Sublimation ink then fumbled trying to figure out how to start. Last week started. Many mistakes then got a few good items, now the quality of the prints are faded. All sublimation groups say, “Jenn!”. I’m struggling and wanting to learn and have been binge watching your videos. You’re so sweet, so kind and teach so well. Thank you for being you. A true blessing. ❤
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I’m watching this almost a year after you uploaded this and I just want to say thank you. Not just for this video, but I can’t tell you how many videos I’ve watched that have helped me not only make an informed decision on certain things but to also feel confident enough to start the process. From finding the right type of copier to the paper and ink and setting up the printer. Your videos are definitely a godsend for me and I’m sure everyone else that has encountered them. Thank you so much!
Thank you!
I'm taking the leap into sublimation. I've only had my Cricut for less than a month! I bought the Joy to try it out and found your channel when trying to learn. You got me so motivated that I can do it that I went and bought the Cricut Maker 3! Then I found your playlist for sublimation and now I am jumping into doing both! Love your videos. They are so straightforward and I love how you share your mistakes and even leave your mess ups in your videos, makes me not feel so silly when I do! I've already made 6 mugs with Vinyl and bought some Bo-Bo Balloons from your video with the flowers. I'm doing those for Mother's Day! I cannot wait to see what else you have on your channel! They are so informational and easy to follow.
Wow! That's awesome!
The very first mistake is LITERALLY ME! mine sat for a bit over a year too!
I just bought my Sublimation printer yesterday and I"m SOOO thankful to have found this video BEFORE I started making things. You are are my go-to teacher for all things Critcut. I'm almost halfway through this and have learned numerous things to keep handy. Thank you!!
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you!
Wonderful. Another bubble bath while watching a Jennifer Maker video. I can’t wait to make my daughters graduation garden flag.
I love the "Stand on My Shoulders" quote!!! You are an inspiration!
Aww, thanks so much!
I just got my EcoTank for amazon prime days and I'm so nervous! I took it out of the box, but I haven't put the ink in yet lol. So I'm watching all your videos! You are the best-the only person I trust with my crafting and sublimation projects. I will get started right away.
Have fun and be patient. Mistakes is part of the learning process. jennifermaker.com/epson-ecotank-setup-video/
Most of my t-shirt sublimations are on 100% cotton using DTF powder and film and they turn out great!
tell me more, please
Awesome!
How do not get roller marks on the film from epsom ecotank
How do they hold up in the wash?
Mission Accomplished! I too feared infamous sublimation printer conversion! It sounded soooo complicated, mathematical & surgical! Once I got past the “fear” (it took 2 years), it wasn’t so scary. It was actually really easy. I’m actually happy that the 7720 was sold our during 2020 so I had to wait long enough for tank systems to replenish. Once I got started, my first order PAID for all of my equipment! Thanks for this video. 🎉
Glad to hear that! 😃
I absolutely LOVE your sublimation cookbook! This video is great! Thank you for all you do for us crafters.
Thanks so much! Glad to hear that! ❤️
I bought the epson 2800 for sublimation and the hippo ink and print some thing once a week to keep the heads from drying out. It works great for an inexpensive sub printer.
It does! Printing at least once a week is the way to go.
I had mine for 6 months but I made my twin granddaughters shirts for their 2nd birthday. I have done wind spinners and i am hooked.
Glad to hear that!
Eeek! 😆 I got an EcoTank 2800 yesterday (from Santa)! I'm so nervous to get it setup for sublimation... But I took Jennifer's advice and I'm just going to DO IT... as soon as Amazon delivers my supplies (thank goodness for "same day delivery")!!! 🤣 Of course I'll be rewatching all of Ms. Maker's sublimation videos for her awesome step by step instructions.
I have a feeling that just like when I started with my Cricut, 2 Christmases ago, my family won't see me until spring. 😉 Happy crafting!
Bought my machine this week, added the sublimation ink the next day after it arrived. Plan on doing my first project tomorrow!!
Happy to hear this, Darleena!
Thank you for the advice! Heat tape is definitely needed. I messed up and didn’t use tape and my picture transferred twice in two spots! 😤
Yes, it's important to tape the transfer down. 😊🌻
Catching up today, didn't make it home it time yesterday to view live. To be fair, I watch your videos several times before I try something new. I purchased a Sawgrass 500 after watching your video comparing printers a few times. I have had the pressure mark outline on soft blankets using the easy press with too much pressure. I used the Cricut sublimation shirts and one cotton shirt with glow in the dark HTV under the sublimation successfully. I have printed on the wrong side of the paper using the TruePix paper that came with the Sawgrass printer. I have made mugs with the Cricut mug press using infusible ink sheets and prints from my printer without mistakes I can remember. Have not tried the tumblers, but I am listening to all of your tips. Mirroring, oh yes I have forgotten that and have done it in design space, then the Sawgrass mirrored again. I now have your Sublimation Cookbook, which is SO helpful and gives me more courage to try new things. Thank you for spending so much of your time to help all of us with projects. Your ideas and designs are amazing and I love that you share them with us.
Thank you for sharing your mistakes, too! Understanding that mistakes happen, and we can correct from them, is very important!
Jenniter you're reading my mind!! I have my printer, paper and ink just sitting in the office!! I get the rush of anxiety every time I think about adding the ink lol. Thanks for saying this
you're welcome🥰
Same!!! Once everything got delivered, it sat for MONTHS because every time I looked at all of it, I got so much anxiety - I'm not the best when it comes to learning new technology, so this has been a huge lesson in patience for me! You're not alone!!
Thank you for sharing about the yellow tape --- this happened to me and was a wasted blank!
Yeah, it's such a frustrating mistake!
I did bought one and never used yet and really need to start, now you inspire me to start
Wonderful! Go for it!
Watching the replay - from the outset - what a great tip to feather the edges of your sublimation paper!!
Happy to hear you liked that, Denise!
I always learn from my failures! Sometimes I even discover something new!
Yes! Failures lead to learning something new and success! 😃
So thankful I am watching this video!
I'm thankful you're watching 💗
I bought a sawgrass years ago tried for DAYS literally days trying to get it set up and to print properly. I finally gave up. I watched your video about how to set up an eco tank and was able to set it up and get a good print within 2 hours. The ink cartridges are too expensive for a sawgrass anyway so it's probably for the best. Thanks for your help in getting the Epson set up : )
You are so welcome!
where do you get your sublimation cookbook. I use your videos for everything. There great Thank- You
You can get the digital copy on my blog and the print copy on Amazon! 🥰
Fantastic workshop. I hate to say it, but I have done most of these. I know to keep going and my projects get better and better. Thanks Jennifer for teaching me so much. I also love your new sublimation cookbook. It is amazing!
Thanks so much! 😃❤️
I got mine already changed over, let it sit for a few months... then had to take it all apart to fix a clog and stop it from leaking... i pray i never have to do it again, but i am very proud of myself that i was able to do it
Good job on figuring it out! 🥰
Hi Jennifer, I did the something, but I finally took it out the box, and i have tried to print and I did print but the sublimation did happen, I have Epson ET 2803 and I did put the sublimation ink in it.
I've done this: I forgot to mirror the image; then when I did get the mirroring right, I pressed it upside down!!! Two-two-two mistakes on one project! LOL
Lol! Been there, done that many times! 😁❤️
Thank you! Looking forward to this camp! Love you!!!
Awesome! Thanks so much!
thank you this video. I'm new in sublimation and your video help me so much.
I'm so glad!🥰
i just got printer yesterday and could not wait! I was going to watch the camp first but I loaded up the ink and got after it! I had an idea and it worked fantastically!! I am going to watch and see if you or anyone else at camp mentions this. (hint: I did not use polyester!!)
Great job on just jumping in and trying it -- congratulations, Elizabeth!
I am enjoying your videos and since I have yet to try using my printer, I am learning so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I hope you try it!🥰
Thank you for your Mistakes. I have made quite a few myself. I love your New Cook Book.
Happy to make mistakes! 😁🤣 I'm glad you like the Cook Book!
I got the courage to set mine up, I love it
Wonderful!
Omg the sublimation cookbook!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
I'm having trouble setting my Epson 2803 sublimation print to print on A4 dtf firm
Your videos are very informative and inspiring, thank you!
Glad you like them!
Thank you for your help walking through step by step is throughly A super way to teach us to get craft done ..❤
Glad it was helpful and you enjoyed it! 💗
Hey, I just want to say thank you, thank you and thank you and all of your people who worked behind the scenes to make all of your videos possible. So today is 1-7-24. And of course your workshop has passed. But I still wanted to see your workshop. And when I found it, it wanted me to pay $99. So I was confused when you said free workshop. I did pay for the cookbook. My main thing I want to do is sublimation on dark colors. I hate white lol. All I can find is cotton not polyester. Which is a pain for me. Is there a website that I can go to, to get cheap polyester shirts ? Please help
I haven't bought one yet, this me doing my research first, but I plan on getting 1 soon.
You are so right! I have everything to make Tumblers but I have yet to try it. I bought an HTVRONT heat press. I have my convection oven, all the supplies. I just havent tried it yet. I’m with you on the tape dispenser. My rolls of tape doesn’t even fit on my dispenser.
So, what is stopping you? You can do it!! I'd love to see what you make🥰
when did you add the bar to cover the seam on your retreat tumbler?
I did it when I designed it so that I didn't have to worry about the seam! 💗
@@JenniferMaker ahh ok thanks!
Thank you for that tip I better use it today 😮
Hello I am having issues with my sublimation prints appearing dull. I currently use an iPhone. If I bought an IPad would I be able to adjust the color settings as you suggest ?
It's best to use a laptop/desktop as iOS doesn't have a way to use ICC profiles at this time. 😊🌻
what causes the sub paper to stick and hard to remove from the shirt? also what causes the color to be dull?
You may need to reduce the heat, time, and pressure settings. If this does not fix the paper sticking issue, this often means that the sublimation paper being used may simply not be compatible with the surface of the sublimation product it is used on.
Thank-you Jennifer I'll check it out.
Great! Please do!
I use the Siser multipurpose paper when I use HTV. It does have a glossy side. I'm torn on whether to use it - I dont have any butcher paper. I have to order some.
It's best not to use coated paper, because it can trap moisture. 😊🌻
Hello Jennifer, I have a question can you save already sublimated images without affecting the image when you sublimated them to fabric? Thanks
It is not recommended to sublimate over an image that already has a sublimated image on it. Sublimation ink becomes part of the surface it is applied to, and reapplying heat to an already sublimated area could cause the original ink to reactivate, potentially leading to blurry edges or ghosting.
I haven’t even opened my boxes: printer, heat press, ink, cricut, etc. so much stuff and I’m terrified I’ll fail and it was all for nothing! 🙄
You can do this!! 😊🌻
Just start small and focus on 1 project at a time. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-for-beginners/
Brilliant video. What do I do if my black looks green?
If your sublimation black looks green, it likely indicates an issue with the cyan ink or its delivery system.
Yep. My printer has sat there for a year as well. Ink is loaded now. 😊
YAY! 😊🌻
I swear by A-sub - absolutely the best. As for the Epson printer SC F100 - I've had nothing but grief with mine... I also have a Sawgrass SG1000 which just works, flawlessly and never causes grief (except for the cost of the replacement cartridges). I am on the lookout for a decent 2nd-hand Sawgrass SG500 to replace the Epson.
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Very informative video thank so much for sharing, I have mistakes
1. I loaded Epason printer with the ink came with it first mistake 😅
2. I don’t know why shirts turned yellow even though I use heat sheet on top of the sublimation paper, is it because it’s 100% cotton?
3. I use DTF transfer paper and still it doesn’t transfer the colors right I now know it’s because of the ink😅
4. What is the setting for the printer please as some people say use glossy what do u recommend?
We have all the steps listed in the tutorial on our blog, the link is in the description above. The yellowing can happen if the heat it too high or the press time is to long. Try throwing in a tbsp of hydrogen peroxide in with the shirt in the laundry. It should help to remove the yellow mark. 😊🌻
Thanks for this video. Loved all the information. I have an epson ecotank printer I converted. Haven't used it for a few weeks - yikes! Downloaded your purge file but allI get is one 1/2" black line across the page. Is anyone else having a problem printing it?
I love sublimation and my printer. Still learning.
Wonderful! ❤️
Speaking to the printer "use it once a week or it will dry up" point: can I print out projects and save them (in a dark place/folder) to heat press at a later date?
Yes! 😊🌻
hello, very good video and helped me a lot! Thank you! But I have a question.
When we are putting our transfer on the mug and using tape to put it in place- Can we put the tape on designs(example if it corners) ?
Does the colors will stay vibrant and not change because of the tape? Please answer
The tape holds the transfer sheet in place, but you don't tape directly to the surface, the ink will not transfer through the tape. 😊🌻
thank you very much! you are my favorite! you know how to tell info simple and show it. Im Glad, I find your page💜@@JenniferMaker
Blessings Jennifer! Thank you for your wonderful classes!! For some reason I can not get my Cricut to pair with my printer, so I had to send my picture straight to the printer and unfortunately the letters on the sublimation picture came out backwards because I don’t know how mirror my image from my Epson Ecotank 2400 printer? What can I do??
You can mirror it in your printer settings. Here is a tutorial jennifermaker.com/epson-ecotank-setup-video/ This group is very helpful. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy
Will you be doing another free sublimation camp?? I would love to attend, but missed the one earlier this year because I am just starting off with sublimation
We will most likely do it again next year🥰
I've tried glow-in-the-dark. The color spreads over time for me. What brand did you use?
I like the Cricut brand of vinyl, it's a good quality. 😊🌻
I have a Epson in the box and sublimation ink in the box ! Ugh ! I am going to take the class this Thursday! I hope this gives me the kick I need
You got this! 😃❤️
Thank you for sharing your experience! I would like to ask you a question pls I am moving to another country and shipping items take 6-8 weeks how to keep safe from drying out my converted eco tank printer ?
The inkjets can get clogged with that much time. that the printer is not in use.
I would really love to watch a video on how to add pictures to the tumbler like you did on your retreat tumbler! I’m brand new but want to add pictures to tumblers! What program do you use?
You can use Google Drawings! 🥰
What settings should you use on your printer when sublimminting
That depends on what printer you are using and you can set your printer settings. Here is the Epson Ecotank. jennifermaker.com/epson-ecotank-setup-video/
I ordered my first printer to sublimated. Epson 4800 and Hiipoo ink should be here Monday!
That's so exciting🥰
I really appreciate your honesty and down to earth instructions! You are m my3
You are my favorite utuber.
I am nothing if not honest and down to earth! Of course, that means I'm not good at other things, LOL!
A shirt I just did for Christmas. I forgot to tape my paper down and the print came out shifted. Is there a way to fix this?
I've had it out of the box for almost a month now. It's all set up But have not printed a thing!!! I have a Sawgrass 500, kept on!! I have watched part and Have the all pass. I have your Subliflower downloaded though!!! I have too many irons in the fire plus I'm too scatter brained to stick to one thing!!! Grrrrrr I have over 3 yrds of white poly fabric to test on! Let us see all of your tests!
Go for it! You can do it. jennifermaker.com/sawgrass-setup/
Jennifer I've been doing my research on sublimation tumblers for months now. I finally have everything to start. I made my first 20 ounce tumbler yesterday and everything was perfection EXCEPT it had tape marks on the top from where I taped the top edge down tightly. How do I solve this issues since I have to tape the edges down tightly enough. 😞
Some heat transfer tape leaves marks. The Cricut blue heat transfer tape I have found does not leaves marks for me.
@@JenniferMaker that’s the one I used, BUT I think I know what I did wrong… I had it in my heat press too long. None of the others I made have the marks once I reduced the time and temp slightly. 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
Just a big thank youuuuu 👌
IGot a cricut maker 3, a press and Epson Ecotank, didn't know before buying it that it was for sublimate on polyester and my preference goes to cotton 🤭 so thank you for all your explanations, tips, telling what and how to use it. 🙏
Happy to help! 😃❤️
Jennifer you made me run to my printer.... (Printer Purge sheet) Great Idea! #10 How long does the HTV you sub on last on the shirt? Thank you for your videos...
The HTV lasts about as long as any other HTV on a shirt, so no where near as long as sublimation. But if you apply it right and wash it with care, it should last at least 50 washes (give or take). By the way, loved the trailer video on your channel.
great video . What should I put inside the shirt so the dye doesnt affect the back side of the shirt?
You can put another piece of cardstock inside!🥰
Yes I was afraid of the printer too. Took me a while. But I did it!
Yay!💗
I just started and having the toughest time getting my designs to stick to the test material
I’ve tried a hat and cotton help
Sublimation needs a high polyester count to work well. Make sure that the products you are using is for sublimation. There are work arounds like this for instance on cotton or dark fabrics. jennifermaker.com/sublimate-dark-shirts/
I jumped right in on new sublimation printer
Awesome!
@Jennifer Maker I waited for a year after trying the cricut machine because it was overwhelming. Then I found you and that won't happen with anything new again, lol. Thank you Jennifer for all I learned from you.
Hope you feel better.! Our Michigan weather does not help any.
Thank you!
How long do the images stay vibrant if you use the "other options" for sublimation on cotton / dark shirts?
I touch on that a bit in my blog post, jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-on-cotton/ but you are always welcome to search or ask in my Sublimation FB Group, facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy
Is there a sublimation press that will do tumblers, cups and mugs with handles all in one machine?
Yes there is, The best place to ask about these would be in my Sublimation Group, facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy 💗
My cyan is not printing and so how many purge sheets do you print to get it working. I have an Epson eco tank
Is it clogged? My group is very helpful. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy
Someone please help me I printed on a 50/50 blend with sublimation spray and my press left a gross yellow square the shape of the press on the shirt. Why???
Sounds like the temperature was a little high perhaps? 😊🌻
The lions are gorgeous!!!!
Thank you, Debbie!
I’ve not started sublimation yet as I need to save up for a printer
I’ve got a circuit mug press on the way xx
I love the Cricut Mug Press!
Will the saw tooth sissors, make the edge soft so it doesn't show.
You can always try them!🥰
Jennifer I love all the information that you provide us with, but I do have a question. How do you sublimate a white project on a black shirt. I am totally lost with this. Thanking you in advance for your help
To get sublimation ink onto a black shirt, you need to add a white layer of something like EasySubli or another HTV. Watch this video to understand more: th-cam.com/video/Rv1-IlRyCr0/w-d-xo.html
I actually love all the technical issues. It just makes me laugh. It’s real life.
Yes, that's 100% real life!!
Do have some free sheet for sublimation that can be printed out for your cookbook 😊
I need to know if you can put a mug in the Cricut mug press more than once. (Example: once with flower wreath and second time with alphabet in middle. Help
It would be best in one shot. You can ask in the group to see if anyone has done this successfully. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy
Hi, are those 2 welcome signs behind you used sublimation method?
No, those are actually done with permanent vinyl 💗
How do you test for glass candle jars?
What do you mean? jennifermaker.com/sublimation-beer-can-glass/
Hi I’ve started sublimation on bags etc, but on my bags after using heat press, I take it away, I notice some parts have not sealed to fabric, using everything I’m mean to use can you tell me why this is happening, please thank you x
I need more information. Is the surface completely flat? Is the fabric a high polyester count? It could be heat and/or time and pressure. You can ask in the group and show photos for better help with this. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy
I just found out there are two different A -sub papers one is A-sub eco and the other just says A-sub. My question is which one should I be using. I will be using an Epson 2800 printer with Hippo sub ink.
I use the A-sub for most things.
Got the free ticket and AAP already!
Woot!
I am having an issue where all of my font comes out distorted, almost smooshed looking. My photos or pics are crisp and clear it is just the font. Do you have any recommendations for that?
Hmm, you can ask in the group and show photos to see if others have had that happen. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy
Thanks for the video. I remembered to purchase sublimation ink to convert my Ecotank but crossed the Black and Cyan colors up in the ink well. Will I still be able to use my printer?
You can ask in the group for help with that. I have not encountered it. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy
@@JenniferMaker Ok, Thanks. I did that
Ohhhhh that’s so me I’ve smiled at it but not tried it yet lol ,will u be having another sublimation camp xx
You can sign up anytime for it. academy.jennifermaker.com/p/sublimation-startup
Thank u so much xxxxxxxx
Thank you for your videos! I always learn so much from them. My question is in regards to sublimating Cricut mugs with a design printed on Rikoh sublimation paper, printed from my Sawgrass SG500. I find that every design which I've created and printed and used my Cricut mug press to transfer, has a faded appearance. However, when I use sublimation ink sheets for designs to be transferred onto Cricut mugs using the Cricut mug press, they show beautiful and vibrant colours. My question: should I shorten the time that I keep the mug in the press for my Sawgrass designs? My thoughts were that maybe there is too much heat being applied for too long a period of time and so the design that was transferred is actually being faded. Suggestions?
The Cricut mug press is set up for the Infusible Ink. You can ask in the group to see if anyone has used the Rikoh paper with the Cricut mug press. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy
Does the hippo ink work with all Eco Tank printers? I picked one up at Costco and the model is not listed
Yes, you should be able to use it in any of the epson ecotank printers 💗
Do I need adhesive powder for ASub paper?
No. Here is a video on sublimation paper. th-cam.com/video/eAYfLrRtjYA/w-d-xo.html
I accidentally put regular ink in the printer because it came with it. We took it all apart, drained the ink, flushed with rubbing alcohol and put it back together. I put in the sublimation ink and it still won't transfer to material when I press it. Do you think the regular ink will eventually work its way out if I keep printing? Btw, I really appreciate your videos!
Here is a tutorial that may help. jennifermaker.com/how-to-unclog-sublimation-printer/