Workshop Software, Materials, and Tools

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For this workshop, I will introduce you to AI art generation and then show you three tools you can use to get started. Then, we’ll make a few projects using AI-generated work to inspire your first few projects! We will be using Microsoft Bing's Image Creator to get familiar with AI-generated art. Then we'll use CF Spark to create an AI-generated image and then use Cricut Design Space's Print Then Cut feature to cut stickers of our AI creations. We'll also use CF Spark to design an image for a sublimation mug. Our third project will be to use Midjourney to create an image and then upscale the image for a sublimation pillow.

DESIGN SOFTWARE

I will explain how to use this software during our workshop. You do not need to know how to use it or have it before you start the workshop.

• Image Creator (free)
• CFSpark (free trial/paid subscription)
• Midjourney (paid subscription)
• Cricut Design Space (free)

Additional online resources:

• promptomania.com (to support creative AI prompt development)
• discord.com (to access Midjourney)
• remove.bg (to remove background in our images)
• imgonline.com.ua/eng/check-texture-tiling.php (to tile image for mug surface)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (to print large-scale pdf images)
• Adobe Express (free trial with generative AI)
• Canva's Text to Image generator (free to use)
• DesignBundle's Illustrator AI generator (subscription needed)
• Mage.Space AI art generator (free to use)

PROJECT MATERIALS

• Avery White Sticker Labels 8.5" x 11"
• Printable Holographic Sticker Sheets 8.5" x 11"
• Sublimation Paper 8.5" x 11"
  
• White Butcher Paper
• White 12" x 12" cardstock
• Cricut 15 oz Sublimation Mugs
• Sublimation Pillowcase Blanks 15.7" x 15.7"
• Pillow Inserts 16' x 16"
• Sublimation Paper 8.5" x 14" for 15 oz mug wraps
• ECO Sublimation Paper 8.5" x 11" - thinner alternative for pillows

PROJECT TOOLS

• A way to cut your stickers- I used the amazing Cricut Maker 3 but you can also use the original Maker or an Explore series machine with the Fine-Point Blade.
• Color Inkjet Printer - for stickers
• Sublimation Printer - I used a converted Epson EcoTank ET-4700 Inkjet Printer
• Sublimation Ink
• Heat Resistant Gloves - for mugs
• Fan
• Cricut Autopress -or-
• Cricut Easy Press
• Lint Roller
• Heat Resistant Tape
• Cricut Mug Press
• StandardGrip Mat - Green
• Brayer
• 15" x 15" Pillow Heat Mat
• Paper Trimmer
• Pressing Mat
• Scissors

Related sublimation Projects on my blog:

• Make Picture Puzzles on Cricut (+ a Hidden Message Puzzle!)
• Cricut Joy Projects: 7 New Designs and 130+ Ideas!
• How to Transfer a Photo to Sublimation Blank Slates
• Sublimating on Glass: Four Ways to Gorgeous Results!
• DIY Personalized Pet Bandanas
• Sublimation on Acrylic: Easy Guide and Top Blanks!
• Ultimate Guide to the Cricut Mug Press
• Design files for Mug Wraps

Projects

I will show you how to use your AI-generated art to make three projects - stickers, a sublimation mug, and upscale an image for a sublimation pillow.

To learn more about how to edit and work with your images for your creative projects, check out the Canva Creative Workshop.

While these projects are not the primary focus of this workshop, some of you might like to know how I made them and what supplies I used. So I will demonstrate how to make them using the supplies listed above.

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Jennifer Marx is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.