Sublimation Printing On Glitter Cardstock | Best And Worst Papers!

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Learn how to sublimate on cardstock to make a 3D cake topper!

I love combining craft techniques to make really special projects! So I wondered, “Can you sublimate on cardstock?” I’ll show you two ways to try it out and test some of the best (and worst) cardstock for these cake toppers. Plus, I tried a new material to create cake toppers with your own image if you don’t have sublimation materials!

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MATERIALS LIST Contains my affiliate links – (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):

* 12” x 12” 65 lb Recollections White Glitter Cardstock Sheets – https://amzn.to/48OsWmr – OR –
* 12” x 12” Honey Plum White Glitter Cardstock – https://amzn.to/48zvaWt – AND –
* One (1) Sheet of 8.5″ x 11″ 125g A-SUB Sublimation Paper – https://amzn.to/3RFAyBh – OR –
* 8.5” x 11” Printable Inkjet Glitter Cardstock – for Regular Print Then Cut instead of sublimation – https://amzn.to/3PHjJU7
* 12” x 12” White Cardstock for the design bases and protective paper for your press – https://amzn.to/3ZFRidV
* 8.5” x 11” 65 lb. Teal Cardstock for the Happy Birthday design or stars – https://amzn.to/3LHliQJ
* 8.5” x 11“ 65 lb. Cardstock in various colors for design elements and rolled paper roses. I used light green, dark green, orange, yellow, brown, and red cardstock
* Cricut White Permanent Vinyl, optional for sloth sentiment – https://amzn.to/3PLd2Ag
* Cricut StandardGrip Transfer Tape, if you use vinyl for sloth sentiment – https://amzn.to/46Bb5gJ
* Two (2) 8” Acrylic Sticks per cake topper – https://amzn.to/3PCKSaK
* White Butcher Paper as blowout paper to protect your press – https://amzn.to/3ZER3zL
* Sublimation Printer or Printer Converted for Sublimation – I used my converted Epson printer, but Sawgrass printers or other models also work well – https://jennifermaker.com/best-sublimation-printer
* Sublimation Ink, I used HIIPOO ink – https://amzn.to/47tAWaF
* A way to cut your printed design and cardstock – I’m using the Cricut Maker 3 but you can also use the original Maker, an Explore series machine, the Venture or Joy Xtra. You can use the Joy with the non-Print then Cut option or the printable glitter cardstock! https://jennifermaker.com/which-cricut-should-i-buy
* Heat Press, any flat press – https://jennifermaker.com/cricut-heat-presses
* Cricut EasyPress Mat – https://amzn.to/3rzEngL
* Cricut Green StandardGrip Machine Mat, 12″ x 12″ – https://amzn.to/3gEfLy0
* Proper Ventilation – I like to use this fan https://amzn.to/41U66FI
* Heat Resistant Tape – https://amzn.to/3UZPidT
* Brayer – https://amzn.to/3sVaHsv
* Foam Adhesive Dots – https://amzn.to/3F2Nd9V
* Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue – http://jennifermaker.com/bearlyart
* Flowtool – https://jennifermaker.com/flowtool – OR –
* Quilling tool for optional rolled flowers
* Hot Glue Gun and Glue Stick – https://amzn.to/3RC0HkB
* Silicone Finger Covers – https://amzn.to/3RMM7a9
* Weeding Tool – https://amzn.to/3PCEekD
* Scraper – https://amzn.to/3RHDYnh
* Lint Roller – https://amzn.to/48IKbp6
* My free PNGs and SVG cut files (available in Design # 537 in my free resource library at https://jennifermaker.com/library )

Topics covered in this video on how to sublimate on cardstock:
00:00 – Can You Sublimate on Cardstock? Learn how!
01:34 – Supplies and Tools
02:58 – Get My Sublimation Cake Topper Designs
04:18 – Option A: Print-then-Cut
11:15 – Option B: Without Print-then-Cut
14:16 – Assemble the Sublimated Cardstock Design
16:22 – Show it Off!
16:58 – Comparing Results of Sublimation on Cardstock
18:10 – My Best Tips for Sublimating on Glitter Cardstock
18:52 – Final Thoughts and Links to More Information

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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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