Just Might DIY

We are OBSESSED with sublimation! However, it does have some limitations when it comes to the fabrics that it can sublimate on. Ideally, you’d use a 100% polyester white shirt to sublimate on, but if you’re like us, there aren’t a whole lot of white shirt in our wardrobe for a reason. While you theoretically can sublimate on other light color polyester shirts, the shirt color will affect your sublimation design. That’s because most sublimation inks don’t have a way to lay down a white base. However, you can create your OWN white base with glitter heat transfer vinyl (HTV).

It’s important to note here that not alllllll white iron-on materials will give you a lasting effect. The reason that glitter HTV works for sublimation is because the glitter itself is made of a poly material. There are a couple of other HTVs that will work, but we haven’t tried those…yet. For now, we love how the glitter HTV makes your sublimation design sparkle.

There are quite a few steps and details that you’ll need to know to have a successful sublimation on white glitter HTV, but we have you covered!

Follow this tutorial below to learn all about how to sublimate on white glitter HTV

🛒 Tools and Materials (most links = affiliate links):

Heat Press Recommendations:
High Quality – Heat Press Nation: https://heatpressnation.com/?ref=JUSTMIGHTDIY
15″X15″ 8-in-1 Craft Heat Press: http://shrsl.com/3kbh4
Budget: Fancierstudio Heat Press on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tzedYb

Heat Press Supplies:
Teflon Sheet Covering Heat Press: https://amzn.to/3CZXAbW
Magnets for Teflon Sheet: https://amzn.to/3kouTON

Sublimation Supplies We’ve Used:
Printer: Converted Epson EcoTank (we’ve used the 1500, 2800 and 2720): https://amzn.to/3gdRKd5
Hiipoo Sublimation Ink for EcoTank Printers – https://amzn.to/46yqv7m
Hiipoo Sublimation Paper – https://amzn.to/3xXKau3
ASUB Sublimation Paper: https://amzn.to/3tye1Z1
Butcher Paper: https://amzn.to/4ygSHaT
Heat Resistant Tape: https://amzn.to/2Phaa2L
Heavy Duty Heat Resistant Gloves: https://amzn.to/3vLvCwD
Light Duty Heat Resistant Gloves: https://amzn.to/3ustM3p
Design Bundles image: https://designbundles.net/ssstocker/830146-caribbean-sea-view-with-palm-trees?ref=PiheTd
Johnson Plastics Plus Sublimation Paper: https://link.justmightdiy.com/JPP-paper

Cricut Supplies:
Cricut Maker:
Amazon – https://amzn.to/4i5zC6K
Cricut – https://cricut.pxf.io/maker
Standard Grip Mat:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3i2yD7u
White Glitter Iron On (HTV):
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AI9V3k
Self-Healing Cutting Mat:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/37uaLnf
Cricut Knife (Exacto):
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2VCbdx2

Creative Fabrica image: https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/sublimation-christmas-tree-design/ref/1386779/

AFFILIATE / Program NOTIFICATIONs

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