Recommended Products
Recommended Sublimation Products
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Sublimation Types
Sublimation transfer sheets - starts at $3 - brand: Cricut Transfer Sheets (you do not need a Cricut to use these!)
Sublimation markers - start at $7 - brands: Cricut Infusible Ink Markers & Artesprix Sublimation Markers
Sublimation acrylic paints - start at $8.50-40 - brand: Artesprix paint bottles and paint sets
Sublimation stamp pads - starts at $14 - Artesprix Black Stamp Pad
Sublimation printed sheet without a printer - start at $1 plus shipping - brand: Etsy sellers
Sublimation printed sheet with your own printer, minimum cost is about $300 for a base printer plus ink and paper - see below
Sublimation Printers
Epson EcoTank - any model - buy from Amazon or a local office supply store
Sawgrass - SG500 or SG1000 - buy from Amazon or another reseller
Epson SureColor F170 or F570 - buy from Epson or reseller (I got mine from this seller on eBay)
Epson Workforce - do not recommend unless this is all you can get
Sublimation Ink (for Converted Epson Printers):
SubliJet (for Sawgrass only)
EasySubli (for Sawgrass only)
Sublimation Paper (for any sublimation work)
Accessories and Tools
Heat Presses (Flat): Autopress, EasyPress 2, EasyPress 3, EasyPress Mini, Traditional Heat Press
Heat Presses (Shaped): Mug Press, Hat Press, Tumbler Press
Alternative Heat Presses: Convection Oven + Silicone Bands / Wraps / Sleeves, Air Fryer
Mats: Pressing Mats, Artesprix silicone mat
Prep: Lint Roller, Micofiber Towel, Lint-Free Wipe
Protection: White Cardstock, White Butcher Paper (rolls or sheets), Heat-resistant Gloves, Tweezers
Tape: Heat Resistant Tape, Tape Dispenser
Pillows and Foam: Heat Press Pillows, Foam Kit, or make your own with foam + fabric + thread/staples (see video here)
Practice Blanks
100% polyester from the fabric store or the dollar store
40 pc. sublimation blank sampler (Keychains, Earrings, Makeup Bags, Wine Glass Sleeve,Garden Flags)
40 pc. sublimation blank sampler (Keychains, Pillow Covers, Mouse Pads)
Pre-Made Blanks
Reliable Sources: Cricut, Amazon, Conde Systems, Heat Transfer Warehouse
Things I've Fit in My Mug Press: Amazon Shopping List
DIY Blanks:
HTV: White Glitter, Holographic, Flock, Glow in the Dark, EasySubli
Laminate: Thermal Laminating Pouches (you may or may not paint surface white before laminating)
Polycrylic: Clear Polycrilic Water-Based Finish
Sublimation Coatings: NGOODIEZ (for cotton), NGOODIEZ (for hard surfaces), Subli-T (for cotton)
Other Things I've Sublimated
Software and Designs
Canva (design for free)
Google Docs (print for free)