Sublimation Basics for Beginners: How To Sublimate A Shirt, Mug, or Coaster

Learn sublimation basics for beginners and press your first project!
There’s nothing quite like lifting a sheet of paper and seeing a beautiful design burst from the surface of a project. I still remember the first time I did a sublimation heat transfer. I fully expected it to look like the dull print I had in my hands. Instead, the color came alive in seconds. That moment is exactly why I love teaching sublimation basics for beginners. Once you understand what’s happening, it stops feeling mysterious and starts feeling exciting. Before you know it, you’re transferring full-color, vibrant designs onto all sorts of blanks!

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MATERIALS LIST Contains my affiliate links – (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases): https://link.jennifermaker.com/amazon/725-list

* One (1) 100% Polyester White T-Shirt – https://amzn.to/3LMWDNk – OR –
* One (1) Cricut 15oz Mug – https://amzn.to/47ud35N – OR –
* One (1) Cricut Sublimation Square Coaster – https://amzn.to/4ou4UUU
* One (1) Sheet of 8.5” x 11” A-SUB Sublimation Paper 125g – https://amzn.to/4bzHRRz
* 12” x 12” White Cardstock – https://amzn.to/3xHeoqZ
* White Uncoated Butcher Paper – https://amzn.to/461bx8J
* A Free Google Account – https://jennifermaker.com/google-docs
* Sublimation Printer (I used a converted Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Inkjet Printer – https://amzn.to/4bFxhbJ
* Sublimation Ink – https://amzn.to/3W05gWh
* Heat Press – I used the 9” x 9” Cricut EasyPress 3 – https://amzn.to/3ZkUPPH, for T-shirt and coaster) – AND –
* Cricut EasyPress Mat – https://amzn.to/4ooghOh – OR –
* Sublimation Convection Oven – https://amzn.to/3JufgBa (for mug) – AND –
* Oven Thermometer – https://amzn.to/3R98Pc4 – AND –
* Cooling Rack – https://amzn.to/42mI5H2
* Lint Roller – https://amzn.to/3Lruuvg (for cleaning T-shirt) – OR –
* Isopropyl Alcohol – https://amzn.to/47JiSNl – AND –
* Lint-Free Cloth – https://amzn.to/41dQlt7 (for cleaning mug/coaster)
* Heat-Resistant Tape – https://amzn.to/4nS8isS
* Heat-Resistant Gloves – https://amzn.to/3Xuxw4c (for handling mug/coaster)
* 8” x 12” Heat Shrink Wrap Tube – https://amzn.to/4qGjYQt – AND –
* Heat Gun – https://amzn.to/4qCSQlG
* Fan – https://amzn.to/4nb1DKf (for ventilation)
* Scissors – https://amzn.to/4mQFIYq – OR –
* Paper Trimmer – https://amzn.to/4msgFur
* Looped Tape Measure – https://amzn.to/3qDfPD5) (for measuring mug)
* T-Shirt Ruler Guide – https://jennifermaker.com/resource-library#433 (optional)
* Design # 725 My free PNG design files are available in my free resource library – https://jennifermaker.com/resource-library#725

Topics covered in this video on sublimation basics for beginners:
0:00 Sublimation Basics For Beginners
0:49 What Is Sublimation Crafting?
1:22 Sublimation Blanks for Sublimation
1:55 Sublimation Ink for Sublimation
2:19 Heat Source for Sublimation
3:13 Get My Free Sublifly Designs
3:58 Measure Your Sublimation Blank
4:56 Print Your Sublimation Design
7:43 Press a Sublimation T-Shirt
11:10 Press a Sublimation Coaster
12:19 Heat a Sublimation Mug
14:54 Care Instructions for T-Shirt, Coaster & Mug
15:21 Customize Your Own Sublimation Designs
15:42 Learn More About Sublimation Crafting

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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my daughter Alexa)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer and Greg on Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K cameras
Audio and Video Editing: Team JenniferMaker
Design: A Jennifer Maker original

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